The 15 Helicopter Tours in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

1.Helicopter Tour

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

Meet at Jacarepaguá Airport for a shared 20 or 25-minute helicopter flight over Rio. You’ll see Christ the Redeemer, beaches, Lagoa, and, on the longer route, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana. Flights use helicopters for three or four passengers.

“The helicopter ride over Rio with 4Fly was absolutely worth it! Our pilot was super friendly, professional, and helpful—he pointed out all the major landmarks and made the experience even more special. The views were breathtaking and the whole ride felt smooth and safe. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Rio and want a once-in-a-lifetime view of the city!”

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2.Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

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

Fly from Recreio over Rio’s beaches, Pedra da Gávea, Rocinha, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more. A multilingual guide points out landmarks through your headset. Bring ID, arrive an hour early, and expect shared seating decided by draw.

“The helicopter tour was one of the highlights of my Brazil trip. I was greeted very politely, and there was complimentary water in the waiting area. The flight over Rio was absolutely fantastic – you get to see the city in all its glory. I was lucky with the weather, and the sun was shining. It was a fantastic experience and totally worth every penny!”

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

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

Take a private helicopter flight for two to four people over Rio's coast and landmarks. From Jacarepaguá Airport, you'll pass Barra, Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer, with one or two turns near the statue. English and Portuguese support is available, and hotel transfers are optional.

“A fantastic, once in a lifetime experience. A great pilot, and guide, in very modern helicopter. We saw all of the amazing sights. We highly recommend this trip.”

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4.Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

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

Join Rio2Fly for a 35 to 40-minute shared helicopter flight with the doors removed. From Vargem Grande, you’ll see Rio’s beaches, mountains, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the south-zone coastline, with headsets and safety equipment provided.

“This is an incredible once in a lifetime experience! Definitely glad I chose to do the open door helicopter tour”

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

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

Fly from Barra da Tijuca with Comandante Nobre for roughly 25 to 30 minutes over Rio’s coast, Rocinha, Vidigal, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Sugarloaf, and Christ the Redeemer. The route offers remarkable views, but weather, passenger numbers, and scheduling can affect the day.

“I booked for solo, they changed my booking time twice, then, after sitting in their office for an hour and a half, they informed me that they couldn't take me up until another 4 hours. They ruined this experience that I had hoped to have and had been looking forward to this entire vacation. I wasted two Uber rides, which were not cheap, for nothing. Do no book with them.”

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6.Private Helicopter Tour

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

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight over Rio for two to four people. From Jacarepaguá Airport, you’ll see Barra da Tijuca, Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Het was een hele leuke vlucht met een leuke piloot helaas was 1 oortje kapot waardoor niet iedereen te verstaan was”

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7.Helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro – 25 Minutes

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

Take a 25-minute helicopter flight with 4FLY RJ over Rio’s major sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Ipanema, Copacabana, Lagoa, and Barra da Tijuca. The small group holds up to six people, with smartphone safety equipment and bottled water included.

“Perfect experience from booking through the actual helicopter tour. The helicopter was modern and felt very safe. Highly recommend!”

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8.Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

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

Meet at the Heli-Rio office at Helicentro do Pontal for a small-group flight with an English or Portuguese-speaking pilot. You will pass Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and other Rio sights from the air. Flights carry up to four people and depend on clear weather.

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

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9.Helicopter flight no doors in Rio de Janeiro

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

Take a shared, doors-off helicopter flight from Jacarepaguá Airport over Barra da Tijuca, Leblon, Ipanema, Arpoador, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and Christ the Redeemer. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are available, with safety equipment provided before takeoff.

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10.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. You can book Portuguese, English, or Spanish support, 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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11.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 beaches, Pedra da Gávea, Ipanema, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer. Skilled pilots handle the flight, while you enjoy open-air views and photo chances. Bring ID and a hair tie.

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12.30-Min Helicopter Ride with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $326

You’ll fly over Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana on a 30-minute helicopter ride. Hotel pickup and return are included, with space for up to five people and multilingual driver support. Cloud cover and the exact flight route can affect what you see.

“expérience extraordinaire ! le transfert est un vrai plus. je déplore cependant le manque d information sur le circuit réalisé en hélicoptère en amont car je pensais voir le stade, ce qui n a pas été le cas. il était noté que le chauffeur parlait français ce qui n était pas vrai du tout et le vol n a pas duré 30 min .”

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13.Helicopter Tour with an unforgettable view

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews

Take a 30-minute panoramic helicopter flight from Heli-Rio’s Barra helipad over Pedra da Gávea, Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and more. You’ll use a modern VIP lounge and golf cart transfer, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese support.

“Kristus statyn var helt täckt av moln det var en besvikelse annars var turen ok lite lång transport sträcka till sevärdheterna.”

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14.45-Min Helicopter Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $451

You’ll spend about four hours on a sunset helicopter outing from Rio, including hotel pickup, a 45-minute flight, and return transfer. Expect aerial views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Maracanã Stadium, and Christ the Redeemer. Driver languages are listed as English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

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15.Sugar Loaf with Lunch and Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $310

You’ll tour central Rio, ride the Sugar Loaf cable car, eat at a Brazilian barbecue restaurant, then take a 9-minute helicopter flight over the lagoon, Tijuca Rainforest, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer. Hotel pickup covers São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana.

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