Times Square by Helicopter
Times Square is the brightly lit commercial intersection at Broadway and Seventh Avenue, famous for its wraparound digital billboards, the New Year's Eve ball drop, and its nickname "the Crossroads of the World." It sits in the heart of the Theater District.
Seeing it by helicopter
Worth being upfront about: from a helicopter, Times Square itself isn't a single building or shape you can pick out the way you can the Empire State Building or Central Park -- it's a street-level intersection, and its billboards are built to be seen from the sidewalk, not from above. Midtown flyover routes pass directly over its location as part of the general skyline view, but you're seeing the surrounding blocks and rooftops rather than the square's famous lit-up look.
Helicopter tours that fly over Times Square
New York City, New York
NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 12-15 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as t
12 min to 15 min
From $271 USD
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20-25 Min NYC Skyline at Night Helicopter Tour from NJ
Experience the Big Apple illuminated under the stars on this top-rated nighttime helicopter tour departing from Essex County Airport, NJ. Avoid the evening Manhattan traffic and enjoy stress-free parking with smooth, has
20 min to 25 min
From $299 USD
New York City, New York
20-25 Min NYC Skyline Helicopter Tour from NJ
Soar above the Big Apple on the top-rated New York City helicopter tour departing from Essex County Airport, NJ. Avoid the downtown Manhattan crowds with our conveniently located helipad, complete with stress-free check-
20 min to 25 min
From $265 USD
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New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
This Fall Foliage flight allows you to take in the spectacular views of New York during the seasonal change in color from the bright greens of summer to the brilliant hues of autumn. As you fly towards the Manhattan skyl
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From $374.45 USD
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NYC Helicopter Proposal Tour with Photos and Champagne
Start a new chapter together by soaring above the iconic Manhattan skyline in your private helicopter. Your private car will pick you up at your Manhattan hotel and residence along with your unsuspecting significant othe
30 min to 45 min
From $3780 USD
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New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour
Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline! On this scenic 18-20-minute helicopter flight you'll soar through the sky and experience a bird's eye view of Manhattan's world famous landmarks.
18 min to 20 min
From $319 USD
Good to know
- •If seeing the billboards themselves is the goal, that's a street-level experience, not something a flight shows you.
- •Midtown routes do pass over this area, so you'll know roughly where it is relative to the rest of the skyline even without it standing out visually.
- •A night flight over midtown shows the general glow of the Theater District, even without the square's specific billboards being distinguishable.
Can you actually see the Times Square billboards from a helicopter tour?
Not really -- the billboards are designed to be seen from street level looking up, not from above. A midtown flyover passes over the area as part of the general skyline, but it won't show you the lit-up billboard look Times Square is known for.
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