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Helicopter flights over Cape Town

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Last updated: 30 March, 2024

Cape Town stretches out along a dramatic peninsula, fringed by the Atlantic Ocean and rising up to towering mountain peaks. A helicopter tour offers an unforgettable perspective on ‘the Fairest Cape’. Itineraries include flights over Table Mountain and the city, or out to the Winelands.

A variety of flight paths and themed tours are available, usually lasting from 15-60 minutes (flight times are dictated by the route).

For a memorable start (or end) to your trip, turn your flight into an airport transfer. You can alight at the V&A Waterfront, Winelands and other landing points.

Logistics

Price from: £80
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 10+
When: All year around
Duration: 15-30 mins

Getting there & doing it

There are two options for starting points: either the V&A Waterfront (best value for city flips) or Cape Town airport (best value for Winelands and Hermanus because the helipad is closer). Children are permitted, but it’s probably best for age 10 and upwards.

When to do it

Flights run all year round, seven days a week, subject to favourable weather conditions. Departure times by arrangement.

Who to go with: organised tours

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