Top 5 Scenic Flights in Sydney

1.Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Fly from Sydney Airport over Botany Bay, Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset, and shared flights carry up to six people. Hotel pickup is available from two central hotels, with a shuttle back to Circular Quay after the flight.

“We loved the helicopter experience. We were able to take beautiful pictures of Sydney harbor and Bondi beach. Would highly recommend. Based on our experience, the right side had a better view than the left side. Perhaps, in the future, they could find a way to alternate so there is a better viewing experience.”

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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. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary through a headset. Hotel transfers from selected CBD meeting points, pre-flight photos, refreshments and free parking are included.

“Super activity must do to kinda activity, you will get the local vibes, people , history , how sydney is and where it is coming from, harbour area old buildings from 1800 , what was the use of sydney in those days and where it is now . All the stuff. Then roaming in sydney is worth while.”

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3.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

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

Fly along Sydney’s coast from Maroubra and Bondi to Manly, Curl Curl, Dee Why, and Long Reef, then return over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. A pilot provides live commentary through a two-way headset. Hotel pickup is available from two central hotels, with a shuttle back to Circular Quay.

“Fantastic trip and a great pilot guide. Loved every moment and came away thrilled from the experience, with a phone full of brilliant pics.”

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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 along the Pacific coast above Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl, then return over Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, and the small shared helicopter carries up to six people. Transfers from selected CBD pickup points may be available.

“the helicopter tour was the best experience of my life!! You have to do it in Sydney! It is just the best and everything went so smoothly”

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5.30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2

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

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl, then return via the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and skyline. Your pilot provides live English commentary. CBD pickup may be available, with refreshments and parking included.

“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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