Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters - ZIP AVIATION provides helicopter tours of New York City and private charter services from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. Choose from three different helicopter tours of NYC, lasting between 15 to 30 minutes. Visit our location to watch a safety video and meet our team.

Governors Island National Monument - Once a Dutch governor’s estate, a military fort, and a Coast Guard command post, this historic monument now offers occasional tours.

Statue of Liberty - The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, a gift from France to the United States, symbolizes freedom and democracy. Dedicated on October 28, 1886, it was designated a National Monument in 1924 and restored for its centennial on July 4, 1986.

New York Harbor - Extending from The Battery at Manhattan’s southern tip into three other boroughs and beyond the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to New Jersey’s coast, the National Parks of New York Harbor includes 12 national park sites and affiliated areas with 24 natural, historic, and recreational locations. These sites narrate the story of America and its leading city, from early defenses to the birth of a new democracy, from waves of immigrants to the rise of an unmatched commercial powerhouse. They feature international icons and places of extraordinary beauty where you can explore our history and natural heritage on land and water.

Manhattan Skyline - Admire the skyscrapers of the New York City skyline.

Lower Manhattan - View Downtown Manhattan from above.

Ellis Island - The processing site for over 20 million immigrants during its more than sixty years of operation.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - This nonprofit educational institution showcases the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets, and a guided missile submarine.

• 12-15 minute Helicopter tour
• Local taxes
• Heliport Fee ($40 per person included)

• Gratuities

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Don’t be misguided by low costs and outdated aircraft at other providers that only operate out of New Jersey.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.
• 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
• Passengers may be scheduled to fly at any time between their assigned check-in time and their booked tour time. Actual flight times may vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and passenger flow.
• Flights purchased prior to March 2, 2026, the $40 per person heliport fee was not included in the original booking price. This fee will be payable at the time of check-in.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.