5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Loved seeing the city and Statue of Liberty from above.
Diego · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip AviationZip Aviation · Manhattan · narrated routes
Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Compare Zip Aviation’s downtown sightseeing options, from a short harbour-and-skyline route to a longer flight. This is the supplied Liberty Harbour listing, now titled Statue of Liberty & Skyline.
Zip helicopter with Lower Manhattan behind it · Photograph from this tour’s GetYourGuide listing.
Starting price$269.10 USDper person
Time in the air12–30 minutesApproximate · option dependent
DepartureDowntown Manhattan · Pier 6Zip Aviation
Traveller rating4.7/57,504 GetYourGuide reviews
Make it your New York moment
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Check dates, passenger numbers and route options for Statue of Liberty & Skyline. Date-dependent fee wording: confirm your selected option. Confirm the departure address and the final USD total for your selection before booking.
From $269.10 USD per person
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The experience
A different way to meet Manhattan
The harbour landmarks anchor the shorter route. The longer description adds northern Hudson sights such as the George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium. Route changes and airspace conditions can affect what is visible.
- Your kind of flightTravellers comparing downtown routes and recorded commentary options.
- Know the departureDowntown Manhattan · Pier 6
- Choose with confidenceThe March 1 fee wording does not specify a year. Treat the selected date’s checkout and operator confirmation as essential before comparing totals.
Included in your ticket
What comes with the flight
- Sightseeing flightThe description offers approximately 12–15, 18–20 or 30 minutes, depending on your option.
- Pilot & crewA professional crew operates the flight; commentary is prerecorded rather than a live guided conversation.
- Recorded narrationSeveral languages are listed, but language selection and headset audio are not guaranteed.
- Fee termsThe listing states a booking fee is included for flights after March 1; check date-specific terms.
Not included: Ground transport, optional tips and locker rental are extra. The listing also describes a USD $40 boarding fee before March 1 and infant fee conditions, without a clear year; verify the total.
Before you head out
The practical details
Where to meet
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004. Use the check-in instructions on your confirmation.
Arrival & what to bring
Confirm your required check-in time with Zip Aviation before travelling. The listing permits departures between assigned check-in and booked flight time.
Bring a passport or ID card and budget for locker rental if you need to store belongings.
Passenger requirements
- The listing flags a 250 lb / 113 kg limit and says an additional seat is required above it; confirm eligibility before booking.
- The 30-minute option requires at least 4 passengers.
- A window seat is not guaranteed.
- Recorded narration language depends on availability and may default to English.
Cancellation
Listing advertises free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Check the selected option and separate rescheduling rules.
The March 1 fee wording does not specify a year. Treat the selected date’s checkout and operator confirmation as essential before comparing totals.
Your time in the air
From the heliport to the skyline
A typical sequence for this flight, subject to the operator’s instructions and conditions.
Arrive & check in
Confirm your required check-in time with Zip Aviation before travelling. The listing permits departures between assigned check-in and booked flight time. Have the required identification and confirmation ready. The crew will explain how to store belongings and prepare for boarding; the check-in period is separate from time in the air.
Briefing & boarding
Listen to the crew’s instructions and take the seat assigned for your flight. On shared tours, balance requirements determine the arrangement, so your preferred window position is not guaranteed. Ask any practical questions before boarding and keep the cabin clear as instructed.
See the skyline
The harbour landmarks anchor the shorter route. The longer description adds northern Hudson sights such as the George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium. Route changes and airspace conditions can affect what is visible. Treat the described sights as a route outline rather than a fixed sequence or guarantee of passing directly overhead.
Return to the airport
The sightseeing experience ends back at the departure airport. Collect stored belongings and leave time for your onward journey. Regional departures need a return transport plan; a short flight can still occupy a substantial part of the day once ground travel is included.
A window onto New York
The view from up here
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Zip Aviation · Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Images supplied through the exact GetYourGuide listings. Views and lighting vary by route and conditions. Photo credits.
Traveller perspectives
What guests say about Statue of Liberty & Skyline
4.7/5 from 7,504 reviews on GetYourGuide, checked November 10, 2026. Selected individual reviews are paraphrased below; they describe personal experiences, not guaranteed inclusions or results.
5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Enjoyed aerial views of Manhattan, the statue and the river.
Torsten · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Found it costly but would return; praised friendly staff.
Michaela · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Enjoyed the skyline views and the pilot’s welcoming manner.
Anastasia · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Loved the views but the sunset booking was moved to noon.
riccardo · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Reported a smooth flight in good weather.
Salima · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING
Described the flight as a distinctive New York experience.
Florian · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip AviationA few things to know
Your questions, answered
Where do I meet for this flight?
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004. Use the check-in instructions on your confirmation.
What is included in the starting amount?
Date-dependent fee wording: confirm your selected option. Ground transport, optional tips and locker rental are extra. The listing also describes a USD $40 boarding fee before March 1 and infant fee conditions, without a clear year; verify the total.
What should I check before booking?
The March 1 fee wording does not specify a year. Treat the selected date’s checkout and operator confirmation as essential before comparing totals.
Can I cancel?
Listing advertises free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Check the selected option and separate rescheduling rules.
Product details and review evidence checked November 10, 2026. Source: GetYourGuide listing . Current option terms and the provider’s confirmation govern your reservation.
A new perspective awaits
Make room for a moment above the city.
Statue of Liberty & Skyline · From $269.10 USD per person
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