Name: Private Melbourne City Heli Flight - 20 Minutes - Up to 3
Price: 499.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)

Highlights

Soar above Melbourne's iconic city landmarks
Enjoy coastal views from helicopter perspective
Fly with experienced knowledgeable pilot onboard

Take a 20 minute helicopter flight over Melbourne's city and coastline with iconic landmarks, expert pilot and stunning aerial views.

What's included?

20 minute flight over Melbourne city and coastline
Experienced and knowledgeable pilot
Safety briefing
Airconditioned helicopter
Noise cancelling headsets

Experience Melbourne from a spectacular new perspective on a 20 minute scenic helicopter flight over the city and coastline. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing before boarding an air conditioned Robinson 44 helicopter and taking to the skies with an experienced and knowledgeable pilot.

Depart from Essendon Airport and soar towards Port Melbourne and Station Pier before following the coastline on a low run towards St Kilda. Take in views of Melbourne’s famous Luna Park before flying past the F1 Grand Prix track, MCG, AAMI Stadium and Melbourne Park.

Continue with an incredible circle of the city, revealing a unique aerial perspective of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks, sporting precincts and vibrant surrounds. Equipped with noise cancelling headsets, you’ll be able to comfortably enjoy the flight while taking in the pilot’s insights and breathtaking views. This unforgettable experience offers a memorable way to see Melbourne from above.

Important information

Session Length

This experience is 20 minutes in duration
Available on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday until 5:30pm
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Guidelines

Bookings are essential
Maximum weight is 125 kilograms per passenger and 270 kilograms of combined passenger weight
Large bags must be left in a locker and cannot be brought on the flight
Participants with physical or mental disabilities must book on private flights and be accompanied by a carer in and around the helicopter
Please list individual participant names and weights in kilograms upon booking

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

Numbers are limited to your purchase.

Spectators

Spectators are not permitted.

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider.

Dress Code

Please dress comfortably and wear sensible, closed toe shoes.

Location

This experience departs from Main Terminal Building, at 72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon Fields, VIC 3041.

Reviews

5.0

19 reviews

5 stars 18

4 stars 1

3 stars 0

2 stars 0

1 star 0

Amazing experience

Irine 14 December 2025

My husband and I went for our first helicopter ride yesterday and we absolutely loved every bit of it. Huge thanks to John our friendly pilot for making the ride as smooth as possible and giving us an enjoyable experience!! We will be back definitely next time. Thanks John.

Customer Experience

Hi Irene, Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We’re thrilled you and your Husband enjoyed your experience.

15 December 2025

Unforgettable experience

Thalia 24 March 2025

John made my first helicopter ride an amazing experience. He was incredibly hospitable and flexible with the timing, knowing we were visiting from Sydney. His extensive knowledge made the experience even better.

Customer Experience

Hi Thalia, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

27 March 2025

Lovely way to view Melbourne city & surrounds!

Coreena 24 February 2025

Thankyou It was a great experience! Our host and pilot was just the best!

Customer Experience

Hi Coreena, it’s great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

25 February 2025

Unforgettable Experience

Larraine 1 February 2025

Highly recommend booking this experience. John was a fantastic pilot; very welcoming and made the whole experience comfortable. Very accomodating from the moment of booking until the day of the flight. Amazing views of the CBD and St Kilda beach. Will definitely be returning to share the experience with our son.

Customer Experience

Hi Larraine, it’s great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

2 February 2025

Amazing experience!

Jody 28 January 2025

John was a fantastic guide and we felt safe and in good hands the entire time. A wonderful way to see the city from a completely different vantage point. Would thoroughly recommend!

Customer Experience

Hi Jody, we’re so happy to hear about your positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

29 January 2025

Amazing experience

Hannah 13 March 2024

John was fantastic from the pre flight communication to our flight over Melbourne it was such an amazing experience thank you!

Mya

Hi Hannah, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

14 March 2024

Helicopter trip over Melbourne

Aileen and Colin 24 January 2024

A marvellous experience made even better by the great pilot who pointed out all points of interest. We would highly recommend this trip.

Our helicopter ride was unbelievable.

Lauren 30 July 2023

From the moment I made an enquiry about booking a helicopter ride, John helped me through every step. He was very informative leading up to the day and also throughout the flight. This was something to tick off the bucket list and would highly recommend John and Premiair to anyone. Thanks again John

Private Melbourne City Helicopter Fright

Trevor 30 December 2022

A very enjoyable experience for my 2 teenaged grandchildren and myself. John was a no fuss host making the flight very relaxing.

Expectations crushed!

Nikolina 24 March 2022

What a lovely experience, worth every cent! Highly recommended!