Our Top 15 Private Helicopter Charters Around the World

1.Kauai’ Exclusive Helicopter Tour: Land & Explore Olokele Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $369Our pick

Fly around Kauai for about 90 minutes, passing Nāpali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Mt. Waialeale before landing in privately owned Olokele Canyon. Groups are limited to six. Pilots such as Howie, Jonathan, Eric, Brody, and Micah are praised for smooth flying and clear commentary. Plan ahead for weather and strict weight rules.

“I was traveling solo and paired with a group after having a little difficulty finding a trip I could be included on and Safari made it happen! It was worth the search! Jonathan was knowledgeable and really did a great job of showing us around as he piloted! The guy seriously knows what he’s doing. I was thoroughly impressed by what I saw and how close I saw it from. This tour was so great I would do it again, and I wouldn’t say that often.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.From Westchester: NYC Private Helicopter Tour for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 287 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes

Fly privately with your companion and a pilot in a Robinson R44 from Westchester County Airport. Choose a daytime, sunset, or evening flight, with optional Manhattan pickup. The 45-minute route gives you the best chance of seeing Lower Manhattan, while the 30-minute flight focuses on Upper and Midtown Manhattan. Pilots such as Ryan, Mario, Kevin, and Nick are praised for calm, clear service.

“Breathtaking experience, the start location was great. Pilot was very friendly, guided well, the flight was smooth. Highly recommend !”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Day 16 miles Private Helicopter Tour over Fun Spot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65Best value

Fly privately over Kissimmee and Orlando with MaxFlight Helicopter Services. The 16-mile route takes about 8 to 10 minutes in the air and may include Give Kids The World Village, Old Town, Fun Spot Kissimmee, the Big Orange, and glimpses of Celebration or Disney on a clear day. Every seat is beside a window.

“Life time experience please do it without thinking twice specially if you are doing it first time go for it”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 30min

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $281

You’ll fly privately from Jacarepaguá Airport over Rio’s beaches, lagoon, mountains, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. The classic 25 to 30-minute route suits two, three, or four people. English and Portuguese support is available, with optional hotel transfers, a VIP waiting room, and one or two passes around the statue when conditions allow.

“Our pilot was professional and the staff super helpful and easygoing. The ride itself was an amazing experience. We were alone in the helicopter and we were very comfortable. We took the last slor before sunset and we had great lighting. We highly recommend this tour over Rio.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Private Helicopter After-hours 48 Miles Tour Theme Parks&Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $225

Fly privately from Kissimmee over Orlando’s illuminated theme parks, SeaWorld, Universal, Disney areas, downtown, and Old Town. Choose a 20-minute flight or the larger 48-mile route, with pilots such as Shane, Tim, and Christian providing commentary. Every seat is by a window, and the flight returns to the helipad.

“It was awesome I loved every minute of it i would do it again and recommend it to someone. To try it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.30 minutes Etna volcano private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Join HeliSicily for a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Fiumefreddo over Mount Etna. You’ll see the summit craters, Piano Provenzana, Linguaglossa, Piedimonte Etneo, Silvestri Craters, Bove Valley, and the 2002 lava flows near Zafferana Etnea. The pilot explains the volcano and helps both sides enjoy the views.

“Pilot was friendly with excellent knowledge and ensured that people on both sides of the helicopter could take amazing photos and enjoy the views. A fabulous experience and well worth the money”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.20-Minute Private Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 20 min · from $189

Fly privately from Miami Executive Airport in a black-and-gold Robinson R44 with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking pilot. In 20 minutes, you’ll pass Tahiti Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell Key, Vizcaya, and Key Biscayne. Bose headsets help you hear the commentary, while clear water below may reveal dolphins, manatees, or sharks.

“Esperienza a dir poco fantasica. Sono stata molto entusiasta di aver penotata questa esperienza.Pilota Femminile fantastica ha eseguito un atterraggio ed un decollo fantastico per non parlare del Tour eseguito consiglio vivamente. Congratulazioni”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach with live commentary over the Queen Mary, waterfront, Belmont Shore, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Shoreline Village, and downtown. Flights carry two or three passengers, use headsets, and return to 3213 Airflite Way. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

“Very exiting and good and comfortable journeys. We like it a lots. We enjoyed a lots. It was first time. We may come again a friend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Romantic Jewel – Private Helicopter Tour for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $276

Take a private helicopter flight for two from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, rising about 2,000 feet over the CN Tower, waterfront, CNE grounds, Bloor Street, and Don Valley Parkway. The flight covers about 15 km, with roughly 7 to 8 minutes in the air, plus a special gift box and private headsets.

“Was there for best friend's birthday, awesome experience. Will do one more time. Wish it could be longer than just 7 mins, it passed so quickly. Really worth it! Crew was very helping ans welcoming, smooth process. Great job guys!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Private Helicopter Tour for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 15 min

Take a private helicopter flight for two from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. You will fly about 20 kilometers at roughly 2,000 feet, pass close to the CN Tower pod, and use interactive headsets to talk during the ride. Pick a daytime or twilight departure, with window seats, a digital photo, and gift box included.

“They ask you to get there way early and make you wait for 90 minutes. They forgot to give us our gift”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Theme Parks After-Hours Private Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 15 - 45 minutes · from $125

Take a private evening helicopter flight from Kissimmee over Orlando’s theme parks and attractions. Your pilot narrates the sights from a window seat, with routes lasting 15 to 45 minutes. Look for Universal, Harry Potter World, ICON Park, Disney Springs, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and more. Flights carry up to three passengers.

“Fantastic experience with great views of the area and very knowledgable and professional pilot. The staff member before hand was also very helpful.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Private Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 30 min · from $200

You’ll take a private 30-minute helicopter flight for two, three, or four people over Rio’s beaches, lagoon, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. Choose hotel pickup or meet at Falcon Taxi Aéreo at Jacarepaguá Airport. Flights are offered in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, with Ricardo among the available pickup drivers.

“Awsome driver (Ricardo) who picked up from hotel and stayed with us all the time, really appreciate it. And the trip itself was amazing.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Sydney Harbour: 20 Minute Private Helicopter Flight for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 20 min · from $247

Take a 20-minute private helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi Beach, Manly Cove, Taronga Zoo, and the eastern suburbs. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with pre-flight photos, refreshments afterward, free parking, and limited CBD transfers included.

Check availability →Read our full review

14.30 min Private Helicopter Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll fly privately over Mexico City for about 30 minutes, with views of Chapultepec Castle, the Zócalo, Paseo de la Reforma, Palacio de Bellas Artes, UNAM, major stadiums, and more. The tour is offered in English for up to three people, includes pickup assistance, and ends with helicopter photos on the ground.

“It's an amazing way to see the beautiful city from the skies, everything about the experience was a 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone who is into new experiences.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane – 25min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $178

Fly from Archerfield Airport on a private 25-minute Brisbane helicopter tour. Your pilot takes you over Mt Gravatt, the CBD, Brisbane River, South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Mt Coot-tha, and Walter Taylor Bridge, with Bose headsets and live commentary. Morning and early afternoon departures make this easy to fit into a short Brisbane stay.

“It was a delightful experience and a very comfortable helicopter ride. Our pilot Niko was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas over which we were flying. I could not recommend this experience more highly!”

Check availability →Read our full review