- Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters - ZIP AVIATION offers helicopter tours of New York City and private charter services from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. Three different helicopter tours of NYC are available, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in length. Visit our location where you will watch a safety video and meet our team.
- Breathtaking 12-15 minute Helicopter tour
- All local taxes included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a US$40 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. The heliport/security fee is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and is not within our control.
Make your New York City visit unforgettable with an exhilarating helicopter tour over Manhattan, departing from Downtown Manhattan. We provide top-of-the-line Bell 407 aircraft!
Don’t be misguided by low costs and outdated aircraft at other providers that only operate out of New Jersey. Our New York City Helicopter tours afford breathtaking bird’s-eye views of Manhattan. This notable 12-15 minute journey will take you around the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, New York’s Wall Street financial district, and the poignant sight of Ground Zero. Catch sight of the magnificent Empire State Building and the historic Ellis Island for a truly unparalleled perspective of New York City!
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
- A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
- All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
- Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
- Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult’s lap
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.