Helicopter Flights

Sydney helicopter flights here come as shared seats over the harbour and beaches, private flights for up to three from Bankstown, and a one-on-one flying lesson. They sit alongside the wider Sydney scenic flights that add seaplanes and light aircraft.

Shared helicopter flights from Mascot

Shared flights are sold per seat and leave from Ross Smith Avenue in Mascot, where the helicopter is over Sydney Harbour in less than five minutes. The Sydney Heli Flight is 20 minutes over the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Bondi Beach, with pilot commentary through your headset and complimentary return hotel shuttles running to a bus schedule.

The Helicopter Grand Tour of Sydney lasts around 30 minutes and covers both the harbour and Middle Harbour before tracking the beaches from Manly and Curl Curl to Bondi, Bronte and Coogee. Every seat has a good view, so there's no need to fight over the window.

Private helicopter flights from Bankstown

A private flight keeps the cabin to your own group of up to three. The Private Sydney Helicopter Flight runs for 30 minutes from Bankstown Airport over Sydney Olympic Park, the Parramatta River, waterfront mansions, Fort Denison and the Harbour Bridge.

The Blue Mountains and Sydney Harbour Private Helicopter Flight goes much further. It runs 90 minutes, heads west over eucalypt forest to the Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley, then returns across the harbour with live commentary on noise-cancelling headsets. Allow two hours for the whole experience.

A helicopter flying lesson in Sydney

The Sydney Helicopter Flying Lesson is a 60 minute flight in a Guimbal Cabri G2 from Bankstown Aerodrome. You get a full briefing on the controls first, then sit side by side with an instructor who hands the controls across, and most people are flying within minutes. The lesson is one on one, with one student on board, and the hour can be logged towards a helicopter pilot licence.

Which Sydney helicopter flight suits you

For a first flight on a short timeline, the 20-minute Sydney Heli Flight covers the landmarks. The grand tour is the longer coastal run for beach lovers. A group of three who want the cabin to themselves should go private, and anyone who wants to hold the controls should book the lesson.

Frequently asked questions

How long are helicopter flights over Sydney?

Shared Sydney helicopter flights run for around 20 to 30 minutes, private flights from Bankstown run for 30 or 90 minutes, and the helicopter flying lesson is a 60-minute flight.

Do helicopter flights in Sydney need a minimum number of passengers?

Shared flights such as the Sydney Heli Flight and the Helicopter Grand Tour need at least two passengers to be confirmed, and a single traveller's flight isn't confirmed until a second passenger books.

Are passengers weighed before a Sydney helicopter flight?

Yes. Weights are provided at booking, and passengers on the Sydney Heli Flight are weighed again before boarding. Weight limits per person apply, so check the limit on the product page.

Can children go on a Sydney helicopter flight?

Yes. On the Sydney Heli Flight children aged 2 to 12 take their own seat, and on the Private Sydney Helicopter Flight children aged 5 to 12 must travel with a parent or guardian.

What should I bring on a Sydney helicopter flight?

Wear comfortable clothing and flat, enclosed shoes, and bring sunglasses and a camera. Photo identification is needed for the Blue Mountains private flight and the flying lesson.

Local tip: The Blue Mountains private flight asks you to allow two hours in total, and the flying lesson takes around two hours as well, so give yourself a free morning.

Pick a shared seat over the harbour, a private flight to the mountains or a lesson at the controls, and book it above. All good days are waiting.