About this experience
Discover the birthplace of American independence with a private helicopter day trip from Manhattan to Philadelphia. Skip the 3-hour drive and arrive in under an hour, giving you more time to explore this historic city.
Depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport and enjoy a scenic 45- minute flight to Philadelphia, landing at Penn’s Landing Heliport or Philadelphia International Airport near top attractions. Spend 4–5 hours exploring at your own pace while your helicopter and pilot remain on standby.
Visit iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, stroll through Old City, explore museums, or enjoy lunch at one of Philadelphia’s renowned restaurants.
Return by helicopter with a skyline tour of NYC before landing.
Flight time: ~40–45 minutes each way
Total duration: ~6 hours
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Roundtrip Helicopter Charter in Airbus AS350 or AS355 (depending on option booked)
Itinerary and highlights
Helicopter departs from Manhattan
Travelers spend 4-5 hours here
Helicopter arrives Manhattan
Meeting and pickup information
- Downtown Manhattan/Wall Street Heliport
- Weekdays only
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Wings Air Helicopters
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in 5-passenger Airbus helicopters.
- Due to limited storage space available on board the amount of luggage helicopters can transport will be affected by the number and weight of passengers. We are happy to arrange for excess luggage to be transported by car, if necessary (additional fee applies).
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.
- Children under 2 years old fly at no cost if they can safely fit on parent's lap.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions and helicopter maintenance; if canceled due to these reasons, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Available tour options
- Up to 5 passengers fly in a twin engine Airbus AS355 (Twin Star) helicopter. Maximum weight 1000 lbs combined.
- Up to 5 passengers fly in an Airbus AS350 (AStar) helicopter. Maximum weight 1000 lbs combined.
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