NYC City Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey

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(1.651 Reviews)

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Wheelchair accessible
Duration: 25–30 mins
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  • NYC City Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
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Experience Highlights

Take in the view of New York lit up from the air on this spectacular night-time helicopter flight from New Jersey. For approximately 30 minutes, you’ll fly over some of Manhattan’s most iconic landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to Times Square and Central Park.

You’ll travel in a small group of just 5 or 6 passengers, in an air-conditioned cabin equipped with BOSE noise-cancelling headphones. As you fly past the skyline, the pilot will point out the main landmarks so you don’t miss a single detail of one of New York’s most breathtaking panoramic views.

  • Marvel at the Manhattan skyline lit up at night from a privileged vantage point.
  • Fly over more than 14 of New York’s iconic landmarks in around 25–30 minutes.
  • Enjoy a small-group experience with just 5 or 6 passengers.

What’s included
  • Shared flight of approximately 30 minutes
  • Live commentary on board
  • BOSE noise-cancelling headphones
  • Heliport fee of 30 USD per person and a fuel surcharge of 5 USD per seat. Amounts may vary depending on the season

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Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly

Step by Step

This night-time helicopter flight over New York begins at Essex County Airport in New Jersey, some 32 kilometres west of Manhattan. As soon as you take off, you’ll be able to see New Jersey landmarks such as American Dream and MetLife Stadium before approaching the Hudson River and finding yourself facing the spectacular illuminated skyline of the Big Apple.

From the air, you’ll enjoy views that are hard to come by any other way. The route takes in landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Centre, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Times Square, Central Park and Rockefeller Centre, as well as the skyscrapers that make up Manhattan’s unmistakable skyline.

The experience also offers panoramic views of places such as Chelsea Piers, the Intrepid Museum, Governors Island and the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as well as some of New York’s great bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the Williamsburg Bridge. All of this takes on a special dimension when the city is fully lit up.

During the flight, you’ll travel in an air-conditioned cabin, wearing BOSE noise-cancelling headphones to listen to the pilot’s live commentary. As this is a shared helicopter flight with capacity for just 5 or 6 passengers, you’ll enjoy a much more intimate experience as you admire and photograph New York by night.

Reviews
4.8
· 1.651 Reviews
  • S
    S.
    5
    Seeing Tribeca from the air was beautiful, seeing it from that perspective was very different than going in person on foot.
  • E
    E.
    5
    It was very few people, we were only 4 people, I thought we were going to 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 movie 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.

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Other Things You Should Know
  • During the flight, you may only bring your camera, mobile phone and sunglasses on board
  • Don’t forget to bring your passport or identity card
  • The route may be subject to change due to weather conditions, airspace restrictions or other operational or safety reasons
  • The maximum weight per seat is 125 kg (275 lb). Passengers exceeding this limit must purchase an additional seat.
  • People in wheelchairs may participate provided they are able to transfer to the helicopter. Staff can assist passengers weighing less than 68 kg; if they exceed this weight, they must be able to transfer independently or be accompanied by someone who can assist them.
  • Children under 2 years of age: they may travel free of charge when sitting on an adult’s lap and do not require a ticket
  • How to get there: the airport is about 45 minutes by taxi from Midtown Manhattan. It is also possible to travel by public transport from the Port Authority area on 42nd Street

Supplied by: Charm Aviation

Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the departure date

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