Helicopter Ride, 18 To 27 Minutes

Helicopter Tour Over Montreal

★ 4.8 169 reviews

from $209.19 per person

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Duration: 18 to 27 minutes
Meeting point: 6500 Ch. de la Savane, Saint-Hubert
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Helicraft

Overview

This is a private helicopter flight over Montreal operated by Helicraft, running 18 to 27 minutes in the air. Only your group takes part. The flight leaves from the Helicraft helicopter school at 6500 Chemin de la Savane in Saint-Hubert, and loops back to the same spot at the end.

The route passes over a string of the city's landmarks without landing anywhere. Olympic Park, Old Montreal and the Old Port come first, then Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, the Jacques Cartier Bridge and Parc des Iles de Boucherville before the return leg. A pilot-guide provides live commentary through headsets during the flight, and reviewers again and again single out the pilots for being informative, careful with nervous flyers, and good at pointing out exactly what is below.

It suits first-time helicopter passengers and families with children, since kids under 24 months fly free and children can join when accompanied by an adult. It is wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility can take part. One reviewer also described the helicopter as having a panoramic view that made it easy to enjoy the scenery.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group type	Private, your group only

What's Included

Included

Driver/guide
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Free for children under 24 months

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at HelicraftArrive at the Helicraft Helicopter Flight School, 6500 Chemin de la Savane, Saint-Hubert. The tour starts and ends at this address.
Olympic Park flyoverThe aircraft passes by Olympic Park (Parc olympique).
Old Montreal and Old PortThe route continues past Old Montreal and the Old Port of Montreal.
Saint Joseph's OratoryThe flight passes Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Jacques Cartier BridgeThe Jacques Cartier Bridge appears on the route as a pass-by.
Parc des Iles de BouchervilleThe final landmark on the loop is Parc des Iles de Boucherville before heading back.
Return to baseThe helicopter lands back at the Helicraft school where the experience began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape whether this flight works for you and how it feels on the day.

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.8 from 169 reviews
Weather	Subject to favourable weather conditions.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers arrange their own transport to the Helicraft base in Saint-Hubert. The site is near public transportation, which is worth checking when planning the trip.
Weight limits. Each passenger may weigh up to 113 kg, roughly 250 lbs, for aircraft balance, and passengers over that limit cannot board. Anyone near the limit should factor this in before booking.
Flight length. The flight runs 18 to 27 minutes. Treat the duration as approximate, since one reviewer felt the actual air time ran shorter than advertised.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather and may be rescheduled or refunded if conditions force a cancellation. One reviewer reported the operator worked around storms to find a window, so flexibility on timing helps.

Nervous flyers. Reviewers flying for the first time, or with anxious family members, said the pilots explained the movements and bumps and put everyone at ease. Several travellers also described the staff as friendly and professional throughout.
Group size. This is a private tour, so only your group flies, and a minimum of two people per booking applies. Children under 24 months are free and must be accompanied by an adult.

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Common issues. The flight depends on favourable weather, and poor conditions mean a new date or a full refund rather than a guaranteed slot that day. One reviewer felt the flight time fell well short of what was advertised, and another mentioned waiting at low hover for clearance, so timing on the day can vary. Passengers over the 113 kg per-person limit cannot board. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers need their own transport to the base. Gratuities are not included in the price.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Helicopter Tour?

The flight lasts 18 to 27 minutes. One reviewer who upgraded on site felt the actual air time ran shorter than advertised, so it helps to keep expectations flexible on timing.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At the Helicraft Helicopter Flight School, 6500 Chemin de la Savane in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, and the flight ends back at the same location. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers make their own way there.

What Is Included In The Price?

A private flight for your group, a pilot-guide with live commentary, headsets so everyone hears clearly, and all taxes, fees and handling charges. Children under 24 months fly free. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.

Can Children Or Older Adults Join?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants under 24 months are free. The activity is wheelchair accessible, including transport and surfaces, and most travellers can participate.

Is There A Weight Limit?

Yes. Total weight per passenger is capped at 113 kg, and passengers over 250 lbs cannot board for weight and balance reasons. A minimum of two people per booking also applies.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window receive no refund and are not accepted. If weather forces the operator to cancel, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.