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Helicopter transfer · New York

Helicopter from Manhattanto JFK Airport

Manhattan to JFK by helicopter in about 8 minutes, instead of up to 90 minutes in traffic. Private or shared, with luggage limits.

  • Flight time

    about 8 min

  • Instead of

    45 to 90 minutes by road

  • Private helicopter

    from $1,800

    one way, whole helicopter, before landing fees

Flying Manhattan to JFK Airport by helicopter

A helicopter from a Manhattan heliport reaches JFK in under ten minutes, where the road can take anything from 45 minutes to an hour and a half.

Private helicopters leave when you are ready; shared-seat flights also run through the day. Private jets use other airports in the area, such as Teterboro, which a helicopter reaches just as quickly.

Before you book

  • Allow time at the airport for your flight's check-in and security.
  • Luggage limits are strict on shared flights; a private helicopter takes more.
  • Flying private out of Teterboro instead? We can arrange that hop too.

Shared-seat flights also run on this route in season. For a group, or to leave on your own schedule, a private helicopter is simpler.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter from Manhattan to JFK Airport?
About 8 min in the air, against 45 to 90 minutes by road. Allow a few extra minutes for boarding and the short transfer at each end.
How much does a helicopter from Manhattan to JFK Airport cost?
A private helicopter for the whole group usually starts from around $1,800 one way, including its flight back to base, before landing fees. The price depends on the helicopter, the day and any waiting time; we confirm it with the quote. Shared-seat flights on this route cost much less per person.
How many passengers and bags fit?
A light single-engine helicopter usually takes up to 4 or 5 passengers with soft bags; a twin-engine helicopter takes 6 or 7 and more luggage. Weight matters in helicopters, so tell us your passengers and bags when you ask for a quote.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Helicopters on these routes fly by sight, in daylight and good weather. If the flight cannot go, we switch to a car or boat so you still arrive.
Can I connect straight from my private jet?
Yes. We book the helicopter with your jet and time it to your landing, so it waits if the jet is early or late.

Manhattan to JFK Airport

Your helicopter, timed to your flight

Tell us when you land and how many are travelling; we book the helicopter and the back-up car together.

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