Helicopter Tours

Known for its sprawling skyline, and three distinct city districts, Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown, the city of Atlanta and beyond has much to offer from a helicopter viewpoint. Tours are 2 person minimum, start at $45 per person and encompass a broad scope of what the area has to see. Flight times include taxi, take-off and landing.  Special group discounts are also available.

Helicopter tours operate 7 days a week from morning until sunset.Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 770.458.7771 or completing an Inquiry Form .

Check out our Frequently asked Questions section or read what other people have had to say about their experience with Air Atlanta Helicopters on our Testimonials page.

King and Queen

$45.00 Per Person
5 - 10 Minutes

Imagine yourself as part of the game as you maneuver between Atlanta's royalty, situated at the corner of I-285 and GA-400.

Buckhead

$80.00 Per Person
10-15 Minutes

Soar through one of Atlanta's finest neighborhoods - offering picturesque views of luxurious homes and upscale hangouts.

Buckhead & Governor's Mansion

$100.00 Per Person
15-20 Minutes

Add a historical stop to your helicopter flight as your pilot circles over the sprawling home of Georgia's current governor.

Buckhead & Downtown

$140.00 Per Person
25-30 Minutes

The best "Date Night" in town! Fly south through Buckhead and check out Centennial Park, Turner Field and the Georgia Dome. Your flight also offers a glimpse of the famous Beluga whales through the skylight of the Georgia Aquarium.

Downtown & Atlanta Zoo

$120.00 Per Person
20-25 Minutes

Includes all the sites of downtown Atlanta, plus a pass over the Atlanta Zoo. Look close enough and you'll spot an elephant, gorillas and maybe a tiger or two. Our most popular tour for kids!

Downtown & Decatur

$140 Per Person
25-30 Minutes

Enjoy the sights of Downtown Atlanta with an eastbound turn over to Decatur, an area rich in history. Look for the Old Courthouse in the Square, Agnes Scott College and the Old Train Depot.

Stone Mountain

$120 Per Person
20-25 Minutes

Experience an Atlanta landmark from the sky! The flight offers an up-close look at the Confederate Memorial Carving, a historical monument covering 25 million square feet of granite and is 1683 feet above sea level.

Stone Mountain & Decatur

$150 Per Person
30-35 Minutes

Heading east towards Stone Mountain allows for spectacular views of the Atlanta skyline as the helicopter approaches the historic city of Decatur and flies over Emory University’s beautiful campus.

Stone Mountain, Buckhead & Downtown (THE WORKS!)

$170 Per Person
35-40 Minutes

This all-inclusive package flies over the most popular places in Atlanta and makes sure you don’t miss a thing! Take in breathtaking views of the entire city and Stone Mountain from every direction.

Chattahoochee River to Deans Gardens

$120 Per Person
20-25 Minutes

Enjoy the natural scenery as the helicopter follows the Chattahoochee River north to Alpharetta and circles over the “Pink Palace” – a beautiful 25,000 square foot mansion with a sprawling oasis of gardens, amphitheatre and golf course.

Chattahoochee River to Lake Lanier

$180 Per Person
35-40 Minutes

Your flight includes the majestic scenery of the Chattahoochee River and Deans Gardens with an extra leg north to Lake Lanier. Soaring over the trees and lake is spectacular at any time of day!

Château Élan & Lake Lanier

$210 Per Person
40-45 Minutes

Head northeast through Gwinnett County and continue on to Château Élan. As we circle the winery and take in views of the vineyards, you’ll also see the Equestrian Center, Lodge and Spa Retreat, golf course and plenty of the beautiful surrounding area.


 

Want the "Wow!" Factor?

Imagine leaping off a 30th story helipad in your own private helicopter!

 

In the center of exciting downtown Atlanta sits the stylish W Hotel amid major corporations, specialty shopping and upscale living. On top of this 30th story oasis rests a private helipad.

 

Imagine an evening of dinner and drinks before being escorted in first-class style up to the private 30th floor helipad on top of the W Hotel where your own private helicopter awaits. Please browse these special one of a kind tour packages below.

 

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Downtown

$120 Per Person*
5-10 Minutes

Observe the city of Atlanta as never seen before as the helicopter passes over the Georgia Dome, Turner Field, Centennial Olympic Park, the lakes of Piedmont Park and offers a glimpse of the famous Beluga whales through the skylight of the Georgia Aquarium.

Downtown & Buckhead

$170 Per Person*
20-25 Minutes

An additional leg takes you north through Atlanta’s renowned Buckhead district. Known for its upscale shopping and rated one of the country’s wealthiest neighborhoods by Forbes magazine, the tour includes a sweep over Lenox Mall, Phipps Plaza and the captivating Sovereign building.

The Works

$200 Per Person*
30-35 Minutes

An all-inclusive package ensures you don’t miss a thing! The Works tour offers breathtaking views from every direction of the city and whisks you over some of the most popular places in Atlanta. Views of Buckhead and Downtown are included before the helicopter points east for an up close look at the famous Stone Mountain Memorial carving. The flight continues over the historic Decatur area with a view of the long-standing architecture.

Please visit the W Hotel Downtown for additional information about the property and to peruse the fabulous menu at BLT Steakhouse.


*Tour guests not dining or staying at the W Hotel are subject to an additional $100 landing fee. Prices do not include dinner.

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Book a Discovery Flight today for just $220 which includes one-on-one instruction as you take part in a ground school lesson before heading out to the flight line with your instructor to seize the controls of a Robinson R22. We also encourage you to visit the Professional Helicopter Academy, Georgia's only Part 141 helicopter school operated by Air Atlanta Helicopters.

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