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The best helicopter rides in Sydney

20- and 30-minute harbour flights, shared or private for two, plus an open-cockpit biplane and a stunt plane. Here is which flight to book, with honest advice on whether it is worth the price, what is included, and what happens if the flight is cancelled.

By the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

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The Sydney Opera House seen from above, its white sails on Bennelong Point surrounded by blue harbour water
Short answer

The best helicopter ride in Sydney for most people is the 20-minute shared flight over the harbour, from €169, with transfers from some city hotels. A private 20-minute flight for two is listed from €238. For more time in the air, the 30-minute shared flight costs from €235.

Our 6 picks for a helicopter ride in Sydney

Four helicopter flights from Sydney Airport and two small-plane flights from Bankstown. All six have free cancellation on GetYourGuide.

Helicopter rides over Sydney Harbour compared

Helicopter rides over Sydney Harbour compared
TourFromDurationPickupTypeWho it suitsWhy we picked it
20-minute shared helicopter ride 4.8 (374)€169
per person		20 minutesPickup includedShared helicopterA first flightThe lowest price and the most reviews: from €169, with 4.8 from 374 reviews.
30-minute shared helicopter ride 4.8 (85)€235
per person		30 minutesPickup includedShared helicopterBeaches as well as the harbourTen more minutes in the air: 4.8 from 85 reviews.
20-minute private helicopter flight for 2 4.7 (72)€238
as listed		20 minutesPickup includedPrivate for 2Couples, a proposal or a birthdayJust the two of you: 4.7 from 72 reviews.
30-minute private helicopter flight for 2 4.8 (29)€364
per person		30 minutesPickup includedPrivate for 2A special day for twoThe longest private flight: 4.8 from 29 reviews.
50-minute open-cockpit biplane flightNew, no reviews yet€500
per person		1 h 30 minMeeting pointBiplaneSomething unusualThe only open-cockpit flight. New on GetYourGuide, no rating yet.
Stunt plane scenic and aerobatic flightNew, no reviews yet€688
per person		1 h 30 minMeeting pointStunt plane, 1 passengerThrill seekersThe only flight with aerobatics. New on GetYourGuide, no rating yet.

  • 20-minute shared helicopter ride

    €169 per person20 minutes 4.8 (374)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Type
    Shared helicopter
    Who it suits
    A first flight
    Why we picked it
    The lowest price and the most reviews: from €169, with 4.8 from 374 reviews.

  • 30-minute shared helicopter ride

    €235 per person30 minutes 4.8 (85)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Type
    Shared helicopter
    Who it suits
    Beaches as well as the harbour
    Why we picked it
    Ten more minutes in the air: 4.8 from 85 reviews.

  • 20-minute private helicopter flight for 2

    €238 as listed20 minutes 4.7 (72)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Type
    Private for 2
    Who it suits
    Couples, a proposal or a birthday
    Why we picked it
    Just the two of you: 4.7 from 72 reviews.

  • 30-minute private helicopter flight for 2

    €364 per person30 minutes 4.8 (29)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Type
    Private for 2
    Who it suits
    A special day for two
    Why we picked it
    The longest private flight: 4.8 from 29 reviews.

  • 50-minute open-cockpit biplane flight

    €500 per person1 h 30 minNew, no reviews yet

    Details
    Pickup
    Meeting point
    Type
    Biplane
    Who it suits
    Something unusual
    Why we picked it
    The only open-cockpit flight. New on GetYourGuide, no rating yet.

  • Stunt plane scenic and aerobatic flight

    €688 per person1 h 30 minNew, no reviews yet

    Details
    Pickup
    Meeting point
    Type
    Stunt plane, 1 passenger
    Who it suits
    Thrill seekers
    Why we picked it
    The only flight with aerobatics. New on GetYourGuide, no rating yet.
  • Shared helicopter flights carry up to six passengers. The private flights are for up to two.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

What a Sydney helicopter ride includes

Every helicopter flight here leaves from Sydney Airport and includes commentary from the pilot and drinks after the flight. You see the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the city skyline.

Transfers are free from some city hotels, but only when available and confirmed. If you drive, parking at the heliport in Mascot is free.

Bring a camera. Selfie sticks are not allowed.

Sydney helicopter tours: shared or private

A shared flight is worth it for most people: it is the cheapest way to see the harbour from the air. Up to six passengers may share the helicopter.

A private flight is worth the extra money for a special day, like a proposal or a birthday. Only you and one other person fly.

The 30-minute shared flight and both private flights also go over some of Sydney's beaches.

Helicopter ride Sydney prices

A helicopter ride over Sydney costs from €169 for 20 minutes on a shared flight. Here are all six:

On a smaller budget, cruise Sydney Harbour by boat past the same landmarks from €24.

  • 20 minutes, shared: from €169 per person.
  • 30 minutes, shared: from €235 per person.
  • 20 minutes, private for 2: listed from €238.
  • 30 minutes, private for 2: from €364 per person.
  • Biplane, 50 minutes: from €500 per person.
  • Stunt plane, 40 minutes: from €688 for one passenger.

Planes instead of helicopters

For something different, two flights leave from Bankstown Airport in small planes. Both are new on GetYourGuide and have no rating yet.

The biplane flies for 50 minutes in an open cockpit over the harbour and the Northern Beaches. You get a pilot suit, a headset and a free HD video.

The stunt plane flies for 40 minutes past the Opera House, the Bridge, Bondi and Manly. You choose scenic flying only, or add mild to extreme aerobatics.

Booking tips for Sydney helicopter rides

  1. Expect to be weighed

    All helicopter passengers are weighed at check-in, and weight limits apply. Read them on the booking page before you book.

  2. Ask about hotel transfers

    Free transfers run only from some city hotels and only if confirmed. If you have no transfer, the heliport is in Mascot, with free parking.

  3. If your flight is cancelled

    All six flights have free cancellation on GetYourGuide. The listings do not explain what happens if the weather stops a flight, so ask the operator when you book.

  4. Before a plane flight

    For the biplane and the stunt plane, avoid fizzy drinks and greasy food for 1 to 2 hours before. Riders under 18 need a parent's consent.

Sydney helicopter rides: questions and answers

How much is a helicopter ride over Sydney?
From €169 per person for a 20-minute shared flight, as listed on GetYourGuide. A 30-minute shared flight costs from €235.

Where do Sydney helicopter flights leave from?
The helicopter flights leave from Sydney Airport, from a heliport in Mascot. The biplane and stunt plane flights leave from Bankstown Airport.

Do Sydney helicopter rides include hotel pickup?
All four helicopter flights offer free transfers from some city hotels, when available and confirmed. The plane flights do not include pickup.

Can children fly in a Sydney helicopter?
Children under 2 cannot fly on the shared flights. Check the private flights' rules on the booking page.

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Written by the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team.