RIO DE JANEIRO
The best of the marvellous city.
The 15 most popular helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
A short helicopter hop over Rio with standout views of Christ the Redeemer, beaches, and Sugarloaf. Shared flights, 20–25 minutes.
Most Popular“Was the highlight of our trip! Would definitely recommend”
30-minute helicopter over Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, Tijuca Forest and Sugarloaf for $231. Shared flight with guide.
“Definitely one of the best highlights in Rio and not to be missed! The views and journey over the city and the Christ the Redeemer was truly amazing. A simple form to complete on arrival before taking off for the ride which was around 30 mins. Our pilot pointed out some key landmarks through the…”
Private 30-minute helicopter over Rio de Janeiro with Christ and Sugarloaf. Quick luxury views, airport check-in, and weather-driven route changes.
“This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We went at the latest time slot at 5pm, just in time for sunset. It was magical.”
Doorless helicopter thrill over Rio. Feet-out views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and iconic beaches. Headsets included, about 40 minutes.
“This was the most impressive thing I've ever seen. If you visit Rio this is definitely something you need to see.”
30 minutes above Rio with Comandante Nobre. Fly past Cristo, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, and the slopes, with flexible weather timing.
“I marked this experiment for December 28 more than a month in advance in Rio de Janeiro and paid more than 1700 euros in advance. I paid the VIP experience package (more 400 euros than the normal package) to have a flight that ended at sunset and only for my family. Being 6 passengers said…”
30-minute private helicopter ride over Rio. See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, plus Copacabana and Ipanema from above.
“Awsome driver (Ricardo) who picked up from hotel and stayed with us all the time, really appreciate it. And the trip itself was amazing.”
A 25-minute Rio helicopter loop for big skyline and beach views, with included safety gear and smooth service from 4FLY RJ.
“We had a great experience with 4fly. From the beginning they contacted us by what’s app to fix the time of the flight. (Only in the morning). The crew is helpful and speak engligh. The pilot was friendly and took pictural with us. The flight was smooth. We had a clarifier sky and the view…”
A fast Rio helicopter ride from Helicentro do Pontal, flying over Christ, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and more with small-group comfort.
“Very cool! a must-do in Rio, seeing the Christ from above was absolutely wild!!”
Doors-off helicopter flight over Rio with a shoe selfie near Christ the Redeemer. 25 minutes, great views, strong safety briefing.
“Increíble!”
A private 20-minute helicopter ride over Rio de Janeiro, with fly-bys across iconic coastlines and one or two circles near Christ the Redeemer.
“Excelente actividad, el chofer muy amable en los traslados, y la experiencia en el helicóptero impresionante”
Doorless helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro with panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema, beaches, and forests. 30 minutes.
“SURREAL”
30-minute helicopter ride over Rio with hotel transfers. See Christ and Sugarloaf from above, then return smoothly to your door.
“Super bien”
30-minute Heli-Rio helicopter tour over Rio with VIP lounge, a helipad, and top views of Christ the Redeemer plus beaches.
“A surprise gift for my wife for our wedding anniversary and we really enjoyed our time together with the helicopter tour … highly recommended 😊 we are the first couple from the Philippines 🇵🇭 to fly with Heli-Rio❤️ this year2025😉”
See Rio’s top sights from a helicopter in 9–12 minutes, flying over Christ the Redeemer, Botafogo Bay, and Sugarloaf with Helisight.
“The ticket was not readable and they told me at the ticket office this is not the ticket”
45-minute sunset helicopter tour over Rio with hotel transfer. See Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Maracanã, and Christ the Redeemer.
From Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car to the beaches, the rainforest and the Lapa nights, every way to spend a day in the Cidade Maravilhosa.
