Zip Aviation · After dark · New Jersey

Night skyline with Zip Aviation

Name: Night skyline with Zip Aviation
Brand: Zip Aviation
SKU: 592737
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

See New York’s illuminated skyline on Zip Aviation’s night-tour listing, departing from Essex County Airport in Fairfield, New Jersey. Plan airport transport before choosing your departure slot.

Daylight aerial view of Lower Manhattan from the night-tour listing · Photograph from this tour’s GetYourGuide listing.

Starting price$275 USDper person

Time in the airConfirm flight timeApproximate · option dependent

DepartureEssex County Airport · New JerseyZip Aviation

Traveller rating4.8/5124 GetYourGuide reviews

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Make it your New York moment

Find your flight

Check dates, passenger numbers and route options for Night skyline with Zip Aviation. All fees and taxes included. Confirm the departure address and the final USD total for your selection before booking.

From $275 USD per person

Listing-wide minimum observed November 10, 2026; your chosen date or option may cost more.

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The experience

A different way to meet Manhattan

The listing names the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Midtown towers and New Jersey landmarks. Its overview says “1 day”, which is not a usable flight-time statement. Zip Aviation’s matching official night skyline page describes approximately 25 minutes; confirm the duration attached to your GetYourGuide option.

Your kind of flightVisitors who want a dedicated night-tour listing and can travel to Fairfield.
Know the departureEssex County Airport · New Jersey
Choose with confidenceDo not interpret “1 day” as time in the helicopter. We have not used that field to advertise a flight duration.

Included in your ticket

What comes with the flight

Skyline sightseeingThe supplied night-flight listing describes Manhattan and harbour landmarks from the air.
Fees & taxesThe listing explicitly includes all fees and taxes in the package.

Not included: A Manhattan ground transfer is not listed as included; arrange your airport journey separately.

Before you head out

The practical details

Where to meet

Building M, Essex County Airport, 27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

Arrival & what to bring

Check in 30 minutes before the scheduled flight. The operator may consolidate departures to meet the minimum passenger count.

Bring a passport or ID card. Confirm baggage rules and your return transport before leaving Manhattan.

Passenger requirements

Maximum passenger weight is 250 lb / 113 kg.
The flight requires at least 4 passengers and is listed for up to 6.
Airspace, weather and operational conditions can change routing or timing.
Headset audio functionality is not guaranteed by the listing.

Cancellation

Listing advertises free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Check the selected option and separate rescheduling rules.

Do not interpret “1 day” as time in the helicopter. We have not used that field to advertise a flight duration.

Your time in the air

From the heliport to the skyline

A typical sequence for this flight, subject to the operator’s instructions and conditions.

Arrive & check in
Check in 30 minutes before the scheduled flight. The operator may consolidate departures to meet the minimum passenger count. Have the required identification and confirmation ready. The crew will explain how to store belongings and prepare for boarding; the check-in period is separate from time in the air.
Briefing & boarding
Listen to the crew’s instructions and take the seat assigned for your flight. On shared tours, balance requirements determine the arrangement, so your preferred window position is not guaranteed. Ask any practical questions before boarding and keep the cabin clear as instructed.
See the skyline
The listing names the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Midtown towers and New Jersey landmarks. Its overview says “1 day”, which is not a usable flight-time statement. Zip Aviation’s matching official night skyline page describes approximately 25 minutes; confirm the duration attached to your GetYourGuide option. Treat the described sights as a route outline rather than a fixed sequence or guarantee of passing directly overhead.
Return to the airport
The sightseeing experience ends back at the departure airport. Collect stored belongings and leave time for your onward journey. Regional departures need a return transport plan; a short flight can still occupy a substantial part of the day once ground travel is included.

A window onto New York

The view from up here

Family beside a helicopter before a flight
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Passenger wearing a headset inside the cabin
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Passenger taking a photograph beside a helicopter
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Group standing by a helicopter on the apron
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Provider montage of the Statue of Liberty and illuminated city towers
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Crew member beside a helicopter on the apron
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Helicopter with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind it
Zip Aviation · Night Skyline Flight

Images supplied through the exact GetYourGuide listings. Views and lighting vary by route and conditions. Photo credits.

Traveller perspectives

What guests say about Night Skyline Flight

4.8/5 from 124 reviews on GetYourGuide, checked November 10, 2026. Selected individual reviews are paraphrased below; they describe personal experiences, not guaranteed inclusions or results.

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Praised the pilot’s professionalism and the views.

Fouad Aissa2026-10-27 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Reported relaxed organisation and a departure 30 minutes early.

Nicole2026-10-20 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Enjoyed both the staff’s welcome and the skyline.

Paul2026-08-18 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Appreciated the pilots and an additional view of Brooklyn Bridge.

Laura2026-08-05 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

The family enjoyed the flight and helpful pilots.

Rajinder2026-07-13 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Loved the sunset and welcome; found the office difficult to locate.

Sujata2026-05-05 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

5/5 · VERIFIED BOOKING

Praised the welcome, unhurried flight and value.

Athanasios2026-04-23 · ParaphrasedSource: GetYourGuide · Zip Aviation

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A few things to know

Your questions, answered

Where do I meet for this flight?

Building M, Essex County Airport, 27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

What is included in the starting amount?

All fees and taxes included. A Manhattan ground transfer is not listed as included; arrange your airport journey separately.

What should I check before booking?

Do not interpret “1 day” as time in the helicopter. We have not used that field to advertise a flight duration.

Can I cancel?

Listing advertises free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Check the selected option and separate rescheduling rules.

Product details and review evidence checked November 10, 2026. Source: GetYourGuide listing . Current option terms and the provider’s confirmation govern your reservation.

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