6 Scenic Flights in Sydney Worth Booking

1.Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $179Our pick

Fly from Sydney Airport with Sydney HeliTours on a 20-minute shared helicopter ride over Botany Bay, Bondi, the eastern beaches and Sydney Harbour. Expect a safety briefing, headset commentary and up to six passengers. Hotel pickup from select city hotels and a return shuttle to Circular Quay are available.

“Really good experience, however I don’t think the back middle seat should be used. Being in the middle with restricted views really detracts from the experience. When you’re spending $250 per person, you want your monies worth.”

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2.20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 20 min · from $176Best value

Take a 20-minute shared helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Rose Bay, and Manly Cove. A licensed pilot provides commentary, with CBD pickup, return transfer to Circular Quay, and refreshments included.

“Helicopter ride was awesome,all the staff were very professional and friendly”

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3.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $258

Fly from Sydney HeliTours near the airport over Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot provides live commentary, with pilots such as Harry, Matt, Leon, and Max praised for their calm, informative approach. Hotel pickup and a return transfer to Circular Quay are available.

“Excellent helicopter ride. From beginning to end it was very professional. Pilot Jake was fantastic.”

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4.30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 30 min · from $254

Fly from Sydney Airport with Sydney HeliTours on a shared 30-minute route over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, with flights limited to six passengers. Hotel transfers may be available from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

“Well organised, welcoming and super fun! I was lucky to get allocated front seat with the pilot which mate it extra cool and exciting!!! Weather is very changeable but clouds has mostly cleared with blue skies adding to the photos, videos and experience!”

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5.Sydney Harbour: 20 Minute Private Helicopter Flight for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 20 min · from $247

Fly privately from Sydney Airport with an experienced English-speaking pilot, passing the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi, Manly Cove, Taronga Zoo and Sydney’s sporting grounds. The 20-minute flight includes pre-flight photos, commentary, refreshments and possible CBD hotel transfers.

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6.30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 min · from $353

Take a private Robinson helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Bondi, Coogee, Manly, Dee Why and Curl Curl, then return via the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and skyline. Your pilot provides English commentary, with refreshments after landing and select CBD hotel transfers available.

“The most efficient way to get a sight seeing in 1,5 hrs in and out. Super professional team, nice organization, everything on time. Views are really beautiful. Don’t expect a historical tour though))”

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