The 15 Best Helicopter Flights over Rio de Janeiro

1.Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 20 - 30 minutes · from $220Our pick

Fly from Jacarepaguá Airport over Rio’s beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Choose a 20 or 25-minute shared flight, with Portuguese, English, or Spanish support. Bring ID, arrive early, and expect the actual flight time to vary by route.

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience! The flight offers breathtaking views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Our pilot Pedro was very friendly and shared interesting insights. Definitely worth the price. If you want a close view of Sugarloaf Mountain, consider booking a longer flight than 20 minutes. Highly recommended!”

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2.Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 30 min · from $231

Take a 25 to 35-minute shared helicopter flight from Heliporto do Recreio over Rio’s beaches, forests, lagoons, and landmarks. You’ll pass Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rocinha, Ipanema, and Copacabana, with Portuguese, English, or Spanish guidance. Seat placement is decided by a draw.

“What a wonderful activity! I’d never been on a helicopter before so was quite apprehensive about booking, my partner was very excited about the idea though so I relented. I expected it to be terrifying and I braced myself at takeoff ready to spend the trip praying for it to be quick but it took off and was smoother than my flight home! It looked “easy” for the pilot who is obviously very experienced and a total pro. I still imagined it hit falling into the see every 2 minutes but surprisingly that had no effect on my enjoyment of the trip. Rio is the perfect location for a helicopter…”

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3.Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 30min

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $281

Take a private 25 to 30 minute helicopter flight from Jacarepaguá Airport over Rio’s beaches, lagoon, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. The tour is available for two, three, or four people, with English and Portuguese support, optional transfers, and one or two circles around the statue when conditions allow.

“Our pilot was professional and the staff super helpful and easygoing. The ride itself was an amazing experience. We were alone in the helicopter and we were very comfortable. We took the last slor before sunset and we had great lighting. We highly recommend this tour over Rio.”

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4.Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 35 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $392Top rated

Fly from Vargem Grande with Rio2Fly on a 35 to 40-minute shared helicopter ride, feet out and cameras ready. You’ll pass Rio’s beaches, Pedra da Gávea, Ipanema, Sugarloaf, Lagoa, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer. Headsets and safety gear are supplied, but open shoes, skirts, and bags are not allowed.

“What an awesome birthday experience. Rio2Fly made this such seamless experience and calmed whatever nervous I had.”

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5.Helicopter Ride Over the Iguazu Falls – Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 10 min · from $189

Meet at Av. das Cataratas in Foz do Iguaçu for a 10-minute helicopter flight above Iguazu Falls. You fly in a four or six-seat helicopter with Portuguese, English, or Spanish support, though no transport or dedicated guide is included.

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6.Helicopter Ride in Rio de Janeiro – 30 Minutes by Comandante Nobre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 25 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $309

Fly with Comandante Nobre for about 25 to 30 minutes over Rio’s headline sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Rocinha, and Tijuca Forest. The flight returns to Barra da Tijuca, but weather and aircraft scheduling can affect departure times.

“We booked a private tour of 525 USD for 30 minutes flight, 2 people (it states in the add that you’ll be flying between 25-30 minutes). We were back after 17 minutes. The sun was perfect, no wind, no nothing. When I asked the pilot why he flew so short, he mentioned I should make a complaint if I am unhappy with the time he flew. I complained at the office after the flight and they said the pilot decides when to come back. Ok, but what about my money, as I received half of what I paid for…(?) Very unprofessional, to be avoided!”

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7.Helicopter Flight over São Paulo City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 10 to 12 minutes (approx.) · from $390

Meet High Class Helicopter Tours at Campo de Marte Airport for a private 10 to 12 minute flight over São Paulo. Your pilot communicates through provided headsets, points out major landmarks, and shares tips on places to eat, drink, and explore. Coffee or tea is included.

“The helicopter tour at night was incredible. Amazing service and views. The photographer took some beautiful photos as well.”

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8.Private Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 30 min · from $200

Take a private helicopter flight over Rio with views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Barra da Tijuca. Choose hotel pickup or meet at Jacarepaguá Airport. Flights serve two, three, or four people, with guides in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Awsome driver (Ricardo) who picked up from hotel and stayed with us all the time, really appreciate it. And the trip itself was amazing.”

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9.Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side: Macuco Safari, Helicopter Flight and Bird Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $415

Spend about 10 hours seeing Iguassu Falls from every angle. Walk the Brazilian-side trails, fly over the cataracts, ride the Macuco Safari boat beneath the Three Musketeers, and visit Bird Park. Guides such as João Pedro, Ana Carolina, and Mauricio are praised for good timing and personal help.

“We had a very nice and knowledgeable guide called Bhrenno who took us to the bird sanctuary and through the falls :) it was such a great way to celebrate my birthday between snapping pictures of the waterfalls and seeing some wildlife. We were lucky that the sun came out in the afternoon so we could still do our helicopter ride which was so much fun and the views were great.”

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10.Helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro – 25 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $230

Fly with 4FLY RJ from Barra da Tijuca for a 25-minute view of Rio’s major sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema, Copacabana, and Pedra da Gávea. The door-off route adds beaches from Recreio to Arpoador, plus Lagoa and the Botanical Garden.

“Amazing experience. 10/10. Smooth process and awesome pilot, even better views. A must do experience in Rio.”

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11.Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 30 min · from $279

Fly from Helicentro do Pontal with an English or Portuguese-speaking pilot and up to four passengers. In about 30 minutes, you will see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and other Rio sights from the air.

“Very cool! a must-do in Rio, seeing the Christ from above was absolutely wild!!”

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12.Helicopter flight no doors in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 25 min · from $320

You’ll take a 25-minute shared, doors-off helicopter flight from Jacarepaguá Airport with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking pilot. The route passes Barra da Tijuca, Leblon, Ipanema, Arpoador, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and Christ the Redeemer, with time for memorable aerial photos.

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13.Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 20min

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 20 min · from $180Best value

Take a private 15 to 20-minute helicopter flight from Jacarepaguá Airport over Barra, Pedra da Gávea, Ipanema, Leblon, and Christ the Redeemer. Portuguese, English, and Spanish support is available, with optional hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Excelente actividad, el chofer muy amable en los traslados, y la experiencia en el helicóptero impresionante”

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14.Helicopter Flight over the Iguassu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

You’ll ride from your Foz do Iguaçu hotel to Helisul’s helipad near the national park entrance, then take a 10-minute flight over Iguassu Falls. The route shows the full sweep of the cataracts and Devil’s Throat from above. English, Portuguese, and Spanish service is available.

“ATTENTION! Avoid this company! This company asks for the service "helicopter flight" almost twice as much. In fact, they only provide you with transportation for your overpayment! Our advice is to come directly to the office of the Helisul company, where you buy a ticket and stand in line like everyone else. There is no fast track. There are no additional services in the office. But the company from which you now want to buy a tour robs you and takes twice as much in fact only for the transfer. Advice - take a taxi to the place where the helicopter starts the flight, buy a ticket and that's it.…”

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15.Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour | DOORS OFF

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $367

Take a doorless helicopter flight from R. Dom Bosco, 644 over Rio’s coast, Pedra da Gávea, Ipanema, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer. Skilled pilots handle the flight, while you enjoy clear open-air views. Bring ID and a hair tie. Transfers and 360-degree filming cost extra.

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