New York Helicopter Flight by Night: My Review

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Have you ever seen the sights of New York City from the air at night? If not, then you should book a seat on the City Lights Skyline Experience helicopter ride NYC from Helicopter Flight Services. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows visitors to see aerial views of Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and much more while they are lit up at night.

About The City Lights Skyline Experience Helicopter Tour NYC

Here’s everything you should know about this unique helicopter ride over NYC:

What Attractions Will You See?

Anytime the opportunity for a nighttime helicopter ride arises, you should take it, especially if it’s flying over New York City. This flight takes visitors over iconic sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center. Some other landmarks guests can expect to see are:

It is the only helicopter flight at night over New York!

What Is The Ride Duration?

The ride duration for the City Lights Skyline Experience helicopter ride over NYC lasts between 25 and 30-minutes.

What Route Does This Helicopter Tour NYC Follow?

This nighttime helicopter ride NYC begins at the Linden Municipal Airport in New Jersey, where you will start the trip by flying over the Newark International Airport toward Manhattan. Once in the Big Apple, the first sight you will see is the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco building completed in 1929. Next is the famous Empire State Building, which was the tallest building in the city for many years.

Heading away from Midtown Manhattan toward Lower Manhattan, guests will get a great view of TriBeCa and Soho before heading on to see West Village and Columbus Circle. The helicopter then soars over New York’s most famous park, Central Park, before arriving at the Statue of Liberty. Ascending back over Lower Manhattan, passengers view the 9/11 Memorial and Museum along with the tallest building in the United States, One World Trade Center. This is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center Complex following the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001.

Traveling toward the West Side of Manhattan, visitors will then see the Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex and the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, home to the famed USS Intrepid. Finishing up the helicopter ride over NYC, visitors soar over Times Square, Central Park, Columbia University, Yankee Stadium, the Hudson River, and the George Washington Bridge.

City Lights Skyline Experience – Helicopter Ride NYC Price

The City Lights Skyline Experience helicopter ride NYC price is $244 per person. This price includes a shared flight inside a climate-controlled cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows and live commentary. Also included in the price are facility and heliport landing fees and a fuel surcharge.

Just keep in mind that you will need to pay for transportation to and from New York City, which usually costs about $17 per person.

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Heliport Information

As we mentioned, this flight takes off from the Linden Municipal Airport in Linden, New Jersey, which is located at 1101 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036.

Whether you’re a visitor from out of town or a native New Yorker, this is one helicopter ride that everyone should take in their life! The NYC skyline is breathtaking from the air at night, so don’t wait – book your ticket now!

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About the author

I'm a true New York fan! Not only have I visited the city over 25 times but also have I spent several months here at a time. On my blog I show you the best and most beautiful spots of the city, so that you have a really good time! You can also find lots of insider tips in our New York travel guide. Also check out my hotel finder for New York!

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