11 Santorini Helicopter Tours Worth the Flight

1.Santorini 360: Helicopter Ride, Must-See Sights & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,023Our pick

Spend about five hours touring Santorini with a private ground guide, a wine tasting at Estate Argyros, and a shared 20-minute helicopter flight. You’ll also visit Megalochori and Pyrgos Kallistis. Pickup and drop-off are included, and the itinerary may be adjusted for your group and helipad availability.

“We kicked things off with a wine tasting at a gorgeous winery – super relaxed, great wine, and stunning views. Then came the helicopter ride… wow! Seeing Santorini from above was unreal – the colors, the cliffs, everything just looked magical. The whole tour was super smooth and well-organized. The team was really professional but also friendly and fun. Honestly, it was one of the best things we did on the island. Totally recommend it if you're looking for something special!”

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2.Shared Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – 2 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

You’ll fly with HeliAlpha Helicopterservice from Exo Gonia for about 20 minutes, viewing Santorini’s caldera, Oia, Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. The flight is for your party, with departures available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bottled water is included.

“They changed the address and were not clear, the tour did not happen and sent the collection in the same way, I do not recommendAuto-translated”

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3.Santorini 30min Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Fly privately over Santorini’s caldera, volcano, beaches, and whitewashed villages on a 30-minute flight with hotel pickup. Your English-speaking crew handles the transfer, safety checks, and sightseeing. Pilot Daniel has been praised for clear explanations and friendly guidance. The flight is for a small private group, though the published capacity details should be confirmed before booking.

“A very good experience for a quick view of the entire island with beautiful scenery.”

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4.Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – up to 4 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Fly over Santorini with your private group of up to four passengers on a 20-minute helicopter tour. From the HeliAlpha base in Exo Gonia, you’ll see Oia, Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Nea Kameni, and the Akrotiri Lighthouse from above. The English-language flight includes bottled water, panoramic windows, and several departure times.

“This experience was Phenomenal and the best Part of My Trip. The Pilot was awesome and knowledgeable about the island. My husband is Afraid of heights and he made him feel so comfortable. He’s been bragging about the ride since we’ve been back Home. We were welcome with such great conversation and we knew that we were gonna enjoy. Thank you guys was amazing experience. Mike& Eb(Chicago)”

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5.Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 30 minutes – up to 4 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Fly privately over Santorini with an English-speaking pilot for about 30 minutes. The route includes Oia, Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. You can choose a sunset departure for a more romantic view. Bottled water is included, but transportation to the heliport is not.

“The 30min flight was a fantastic way to see santorini and the volcanos. The pilot was a great guide. Highly recommend.”

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6.Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Over Caldera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $402

Take a private 20-minute helicopter flight over Santorini with hotel pickup and drop-off. An English-speaking pilot flies over the caldera, volcano, nearby islands, vineyards, Oia, Fira, and the Aegean. Pilots named David and Marco are associated with the operation, with soft drinks and water provided.

“Super good, you have to experience it once! The pilot was very nice. Thank you very much 🙏😘”

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7.Private Helicopter Transfer from Santorini to Mykonos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

This private helicopter transfer takes up to four people from Santorini to Mykonos in about 40 minutes. Your driver collects you from a hotel, Airbnb, airport, or ferry port and takes you to the helipad. Expect broad Aegean views, a private flight, and a much faster crossing than the ferry.

“Amazing experience!!!!! Very professional and friendly service and the scenery was simply magnificent breathtaking!!!!!”

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8.Experience Santorini Sunset by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $471

Take a roughly 20-minute helicopter flight over Santorini at 7:30 pm, with views of Oia, Fira, Imerovigli, Akrotiri, and the volcanic isles. Pilot Ben is known for professional, friendly service and strong island knowledge. The tour is limited to four people, but ground transfers are not included.

“Unforgettable views of the island and its volcano with a super pilot and perfect timing for sunset!!!Auto-translated”

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9.30 Minute Private Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2 reviews · 30 min

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight over Santorini with hotel or Fira pickup. Your English-speaking pilot and guide point out the volcano, red and black beaches, Oia, Fira, Firostefani, and Pyrgos. Roman, one named pilot, is praised for his friendly service and clear island commentary. Flights run daily from 9:00 until sunset.

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10.Santorini Helicopter Sightseeing Tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Fly privately over Santorini with HeliAlpha Helicopterservice on a 20-minute sightseeing trip for up to two people. From the air, you can see Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, Nea Kameni, and Oia in one quick circuit. The flight starts and ends at HeliAlpha’s base in Exo Gonia.

“Booked it for my parents. They had a wonderful time, but I should most mention the perfect contact I had from far away with the tour operator. Thank you!”

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11.Santorini Helicopter Sightseeing 20 min – Single Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $341Best value

Take a 20-minute helicopter flight over Santorini from HeliAlpha’s base in Exo Gonia. You’ll see Red Beach, Akrotiri, the Caldera, Nea Kameni, Thirassia, Oia, vineyards, and the island’s blue-domed churches from above. Sunset departures run Tuesday evenings in season, with pilot Daniel named in past customer feedback.

“For me a clear Recommendation, you must have made when you are in Santorini! The value for money is also right. Organizationally everything went smoothly and the pilot was very nice has also offered us to fly several times over points to have sufficient opportunities to capture the perfect picture/video :)Auto-translated”

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