Private Hamptons Day Trip from Manhattan by Helicopter
About this tour
Discover the world-famous Hamptons on an effortless day trip by private helicopter from Manhattan. Skip the typical four-hour drive and enjoy a scenic 45-minute flight to East Hampton, arriving relaxed and ready to explore. Spend 4–5 hours enjoying the area’s beautiful beaches, upscale boutiques, charming villages, and renowned restaurants while your helicopter and pilot remain on standby. Long favored as a summer retreat for celebrities and tastemakers, the Hamptons offer the perfect mix of coastal beauty and refined leisure. Return to Manhattan by helicopter and enjoy a spectacular NYC skyline tour before landing. Flight time: ~45 minutes each way Total duration: ~6 hours
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Highlights
- ✓Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
Itinerary
Stop 1
The helicopter departs from your preferred Manhattan heliport for an approximately 45-minute flight to the Hamptons, including a brief aerial tour of New York City along the way.
Stop 2
The helicopter lands at East Hampton Airport and remains on standby for up to 4–5 hours while passengers explore the Hamptons and nearby attractions.
Stop 3
After the visit, passengers return to East Hampton Airport for the private helicopter flight back to their preferred Manhattan heliport.
Included
- ✓ Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
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Helicopter tours in New York City, New York
A helicopter tour over Manhattan gives you a skyline view that's simply not available from street level: the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the full length of the island in one sweeping pass.
When's the best time to fly?
Fall (September to November) pairs clear air with dramatic foliage in the parks below. Sunset flights are popular year-round for the skyline lighting up as the sun goes down, though winter cold and summer haze both affect visibility on a given day.
What should I bring?
Warm layers for a winter flight (cabins can be breezy), and a camera or phone with a strap, since window seats fill up fast.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in New York City have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hamptons Day Trip from Manhattan by HelicopterThis tour | Duration varies | N/A | N/A | Check price | |
| NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn | 25 min to 30 min | 4.8 (394) | N/A | From $449 | View → |
| NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing | 17 min to 20 min | 4.8 (1233) | N/A | From $309 | View → |
| NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights | 12 min to 15 min | 4.8 (1373) | N/A | From $271 | View → |
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