New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience

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See New York City’s amazing skyline lit up in a perspective normally reserved for private charters! This unique experience starts at Linden Municipal Airport, in Linden, NJ in one of Helicopter Flight Services’ 6-passenger Bell407 helicopters or 7-passenger high-visibility Airbus EC130T2 helicopters.

The journey begins by flying past Newark International Airport or Staten Island towards Manhattan. En route to the New York Harbor, views of the illuminated Statue of Liberty will awe before viewing the skyscrapers of the Financial District. Flying north along the Hudson River, guests will catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building, as well as Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, The West Village, SOHO and TRIBECA. 9/11 Memorial and One World are also in view.

Guests will fly the length of Central Park, glimpsing Yankee Stadium before turning around at the top of Manhattan! They will fly above the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world.

What's Included

  • Heliport Landing and Facility Fees
  • Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)
  • Fuel surcharge
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Main Terminal Linden Municipal Airport
    West Edgar Road, Linden, NJ 07036, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    What To Expect

    TriBeCa (Pass By)

    Fly past TiBeCa
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    SoHo (Pass By)

    Fly past Soho
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    West Village (Pass By)

    Fly past the West Village
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    Columbus Circle (Pass By)

    Fly past Columbus Circle.
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    Central Park (Pass By)

    Fly above Central Park.
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    Statue of Liberty (Pass By)

    Fly past the Statue of Liberty
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    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (Pass By)

    Fly past The National 9/11 Memorial
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    One World Trade Center (Pass By)

    Fly past the One World Trade Center
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    Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex (Pass By)

    Fly past Chelsea Piers
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    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Pass By)

    Fly past the Intrepid
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    Times Square (Pass By)

    Fly past Times Square
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    Central Park (Pass By)

    Fly past Central Park
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    Columbia University (Pass By)

    Pass by Columbia University
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    Yankee Stadium (Pass By)

    Glimpse the Yankee Stadium from about the Hudson River
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    George Washington Bridge (Pass By)

    Fly over the George Washington Bridge
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend.
    • A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
    • All bags are subject to inspection. Only camera, cell phone and sunglasses can be brought aboard. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-18421P4

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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