NYC City Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey

4.8
(1.648 Reviews)

About this activity

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Duration: from 25 to 30 minutes
This activity has EXCEPTIONAL reviews
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Guide: English

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Experience Highlights

Imagine soaring through the skies above New York! Climb aboard a helicopter and discover the City of Lights from a unique perspective. With floor-to-ceiling windows and space for up to 6 people, this 30-minute flight offers you a spectacular view of the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks.

The flight departs from the Main Terminal at Linden Airport in New Jersey. Check-in is 30 minutes before the flight time.

If you’d like to enjoy this activity as a family, please note that children aged 2 and over must pay the full fare. Children under that age fly free, but must sit on a parent’s lap. Don’t forget to bring proof of their age and to mention this when booking.

  • Fly over the city’s landmarks: Does the Empire State Building ring a bell? Madison Square Garden? Hudson Yards? They’ll all be right beneath your feet whilst you enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view.
  • Live commentary: You won’t miss a single detail thanks to the pilot’s real-time explanations. It’s like having your own tour guide in the air!
  • Night-time tour: If the city is stunning by day, it’s magical by night. New York’s lights await you, offering a spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Ready for an aerial adventure that will make you see New York in a whole new light? Let’s take off!

What’s included

  • Shared flight of approximately 30 minutes
  • Specialised helicopters for the activity
  • Live comments
  • Landing fees and heliport facilities

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Step by Step

Ready to see New York from a bird’s-eye view? Hop on a helicopter and experience a night-time adventure that will change the way you see the city. The lights, the skyscrapers and the hustle and bustle… all from a perspective that few are lucky enough to experience.

This flight isn’t just a simple ride; it’s a 30-minute experience in helicopters fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows. The result? Panoramic views that’ll have you reaching for your camera every couple of seconds.

During the tour, you’ll fly over:

  • The Statue of Liberty: Watch as it lights up and seems to wave from the harbour.
  • The Empire State Building: A classic that never disappoints, shining like a beacon in the night.
  • Madison Square Garden: Can you recognise it from above? It’s impressive.
  • Hudson Yards: New York’s latest crown jewel.
  • Soho and Tribeca: Chic neighbourhoods from a completely new perspective.

Best of all, you won’t just be another tourist. The pilot will act as your guide and be with you the whole time, sharing stories and interesting facts about each landmark, making the flight even more fascinating.

And don’t worry about space: each helicopter is designed so that up to six people can enjoy the flight in comfort. That way, you’ll be able to take the best photos with ease.

So, are you ready to see New York in a completely different way? Get ready for an experience you’ll love and remember every time you look at your photos!

Reviews

4.8
· 1.648 Reviews
  • S
    S.
    5
    Seeing Tribeca from the air was beautiful, seeing it from that perspective was very different to seeing it in person on foot.
  • E
    E.
    5
    It was very few people, there were only 4 of us, I thought there would be more. It was almost like a private tour and I loved the whole tour.
  • A
    A.
    5
    Seeing Soho from the air was like watching a film I saw several years ago, it brought back memories of my childhood.
  • M
    M.
    5
    We went with my husband and my in-laws, they loved the trip and spent the whole time taking pictures of the landscape. To repeat the experience, only this time with my parents.

Address

  • HeliNY, Main Terminal, Linden Municipal Airport – Check-in is 50 minutes before your flight time
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Other Things You Should Know

  • During the flight, you may only bring your camera, mobile phone and sunglasses on board
  • There are free lockers available for storing additional belongings
  • Exclusive tours limited to a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter
  • The departure point is a 10-minute drive from Linden Airport. You can travel by train from New York for 17 USD to Linden Airport station and from there take an Uber or a local taxi to the heliport.
  • Don’t forget to bring your passport or identity card

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund

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