Helicopter tours in Cape Town, South Africa
View all Cape Town tours on Viator →Cape Town's Table Mountain, the harbour, and the coastline look completely different from above, especially when the mountain's famous "tablecloth" cloud is rolling over the top.
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Driest, clearest
November to March
Windier
Afternoons
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Two Oceans Helicopter Tour
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places that you have visite
25 min to 30 min
From $368.44 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Cape Point Helicopter Tour
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places that you have visite
50 min to 1 hr
From $716.59 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town City Center Helicopter Tour with Champagne
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places that you have visite
12 min to 15 min
From $196.05 USD
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Camps Bay & Hout Bay Helicopter Tour
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places that you have visite
18 min to 20 min
From $283.93 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
This budget friendly helicopter flip is one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town. The Atlantico trip is one where smiles become so big they hurt. Climb aboard a helicopter for an unforgettable flight over Cape To
20 min
From $239.68 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Huey Army Helicopter Adventure Flight in Cape Town
The ONLY HUEY in this world to do this ride. Exclusive to Sport Helicopters in Cape Town! Experience the ultimate rush of adrenaline on the 30 minute combat simulation adventure flight through the Combat Zone on a genui
30 min
From $540.83 USD
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town: 25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise
Experience the thrill of seeing two oceans in one unforgettable helicopter journey from Cape Town! Take off on a scenic route around majestic Table Mountain, soaring above the stunning Atlantic coastline before crossing
25 min
From $316.51 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape of Good Hope Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise
This incredible 50-minute helicopter tour from Cape Town highlights the dramatic natural scenery of the Cape Peninsula and its two famous capes – Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Fly along side Table Mountain National P
50 min
From $623.79 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Helicopter Tour: City Hopper
Take to the skies and marvel at Cape Town's iconic Atlantic Seaboard! Embark on a thrilling helicopter journey that glides you above the turquoise shores and white sands of the Cape Town “Riviera.” This entry-level sceni
12 min
From $162.86 USD
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour
See Cape Town from a perspective few ever experience on this unforgettable day adventure. Your journey begins at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll take off on a thrilling helicopter flight, soaring over the city’s most ic
6.5 hrs
From $399.47 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Two Oceans Half Peninsula Shared Helicopter 24 Minutes Day Tour
Take a shared 24-minute helicopter tour of Two Oceans Half Peninsula flying above the: City, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, False Bay and Constantia (minimum 2 pax). Experience the adventure with a low-level
24 min
From $614.57 USD
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Robben Island and City Center Helicopter Tour
Lift off from the V&A Waterfront and head toward Robben Island, where you’ll enjoy an unforgettable aerial view of one of South Africa’s most historic landmarks. Seeing the island from above offers a powerful perspective
27 min
From $398.86 USD
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See all 38 toursWays to see Cape Town by helicopter
Table Mountain flight
The mountain, harbour, and city center from above.
Coastal extension
Adds the Atlantic coastline or Cape Point to the route.
Getting there: Tours typically depart from a heliport near the V&A Waterfront.
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What's the best time to fly in Cape Town?
Summer (November to March) is the driest, clearest season for flying. Cape Town is well known for its wind (locally called the "Cape Doctor"), which picks up in the afternoons, so a morning flight is generally the calmer option.
What should I bring?
A windbreaker, since Cape Town's wind is famous for a reason.
What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cape Town 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.
How much do helicopter tours in Cape Town cost?
Prices vary by route, duration, and whether the tour includes a landing, but tours in Cape Town currently start from around $162.86. Longer routes, private charters, and landing tours cost more.
Can I cancel or reschedule if my plans change?
Many tours listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, shown as a badge on each listing. Weather-related delays and cancellations are handled directly by the operator through Viator's booking system, and a tour booked with free cancellation won't cost you anything if it needs to be rescheduled.
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