Helicopter
Helicopter: pick what suits you. Options for beginners, families or groups, in the finest settings there are.
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
15–90 minutes
Location
Heliports, airfields and licensed sites
Season
All year round, depending on the weather
What is a helicopter flight?
A helicopter flight is a leisure experience that gives you striking views of the landscape and of the sights below.
Because it takes off and lands vertically, a helicopter can work from places a fixed-wing aircraft cannot.
The experiences can be scenic tours, private flights or packages put together for a special occasion.
Every flight is made by qualified pilots, under the regulations that apply.
Types of helicopter experience
Scenic tour
Flying over natural or urban landmarks.
Private flight
An experience kept for a small group or a single person.
Sunset flight
Built around the scenery and the light at that time of day.
Photo and video flight
Well suited to photography and filming from the air.
As a gift
A package for birthdays and other special occasions.
How does it work?
Briefing
The pilot goes over the safety rules and the route.
Boarding
You take your seats and are kitted out as instructed.
Take-off
The helicopter lifts off vertically and sets out on the planned route.
The flight
The pilot follows the route agreed on, opening up the views over the area.
Landing
The experience ends with the landing at the agreed spot.
Who is a flight by helicopter for?
Beginners
No previous experience is needed.
Visitors
A striking way of taking in a whole region from the air.
Couples
Good for anniversaries, proposals and other moments that matter.
People who photograph
It gives you fine angles for photography and aerial filming.
Special occasions
It can be built into a company programme or a VIP experience.
Experience gifts
One of the most sought-after premium experiences.
Level of the experience
Scenic tour
A restful flight given over to the views.
Extended tour
More landmarks and a longer route.
A private experience
A bespoke flight for one participant or several.
At a glance
Weather
Visibility and weather shape how the flight goes.
A qualified pilot
The flights are made by licensed pilots.
Route
The route depends on the package you pick and on operating conditions.
Booking
Booking ahead is worth doing.
How much the passengers weigh
It may be needed for seat allocation and for the loading calculations.
Photographs and video
Possible, if the operator allows it.
Gear
Seat belt
Required for the whole of the flight.
Headsets
They let you talk to the pilot and cut the noise of the rotor.
Comfortable clothing
Clothes suited to the season are recommended.
Phone or camera
It can be used if the operator allows it.
Sunglasses
Useful when the light is strong.
Safety
Following what the crew says and the operator's rules is what keeps the flight running smoothly.
Frequently asked questions about helicopter flights
No. You travel as a passenger; a qualified pilot flies the aircraft.
Depending on the package, roughly 15 to 90 minutes in the air.
Yes, if the operator allows electronic devices to be used during the flight.
The flight is moved or cancelled if the safety conditions are not met.
A helicopter takes off and lands vertically and handles differently, which lets it fly over landmarks at heights and speeds suited to the kind of flight.
Yes — many operators offer private or bespoke flights, subject to availability.
Seeing the landscape from above and enjoying a premium flight by helicopter.