Greater Manchester Helicopter Rides
Lift off from Manchester City Airport for city and football sightseeing, with Glossop and Settle adding two very different scenic alternatives beyond Greater Manchester.
City skyline. Famous stadiums. A helicopter view of Manchester.
Greater Manchester helicopter rides depart from Manchester City Airport at Barton, where 11 current choices build from a five minute buzz into dedicated city and football sightseeing. As the flying time increases, Manchester itself becomes the focus, with routes built around the city, Old Trafford and the Etihad.
Two alternatives broaden the choice beyond the county. Windy Harbour Farm Hotel near Glossop turns east towards the High Peak, Dambusters country, Bleaklow and Kinder, while The Courtyard near Settle takes the scenery north into Grassington, Bolton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales.
Manchester
Eleven choices from Manchester City Airport, with city, Old Trafford and Etihad sightseeing at the heart of the longer routes.
Glossop
A nearby High Peak alternative with nine genuine choices, including the Dambusters Run and a full Bleaklow and Kinder sightseeing tour.
Settle
A wider scenic alternative from the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with Grassington, Bolton Abbey and a 30 minute Dales tour.
Choose Where to Fly
Manchester City Airport gives the county a deep city-led range, from short helicopter thrills to Manchester sightseeing, stadium flights and a full 30 minute city and football tour.
Manchester Helicopter Rides
Start with a short helicopter flight, stay airborne for increasingly city-focused sightseeing, or make Manchester’s football landmarks the reason for booking. The range includes City of Manchester routes, Old Trafford and Etihad sightseeing, Ultimate Co-Pilot and bubbly experiences.
View ManchesterChoose Glossop for High Peak and Dambusters sightseeing, or travel farther north to Settle when the Yorkshire Dales are the view you want from the cabin.
Glossop Helicopter Rides
Windy Harbour Farm Hotel puts the High Peak into the experience. Shorter flights build through the surrounding countryside before the longer sightseeing choices reach the Dambusters Run, Bleaklow and Kinder.
View Glossop
Settle Helicopter Rides
The Courtyard gives you a completely different direction of travel. The range builds from quick helicopter thrills to Grassington, Bolton Abbey and a full 30 minute Yorkshire Dales Tour, with Ultimate Co-Pilot and bubbly experiences also available.
View SettleWhere the flights take off
Manchester City Airport at Barton is the Greater Manchester departure point. Glossop adds a nearby High Peak launch at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel, while Settle gives you a wider alternative at The Courtyard on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Manchester City Airport
Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 7SA Manchester helicopter ridesWindy Harbour Farm Hotel
Woodhead Road, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 7QE Nearby Glossop alternativeThe Courtyard
A65, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9JY Wider Settle alternativeThe map shows the venues for general orientation rather than exact helicopter touchdown points or passenger meeting areas. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct entrance, parking arrangements and flight-day meeting point.
From the city skyline to two famous football grounds
The shortest Manchester flights are about the aircraft and the lift away from Barton. Add a little more time and the city begins to take over, with both the 12 and 18 mile choices sold around views of Manchester before the 25 mile flight develops into the City of Manchester Tour.
Football then gives the range another identity. The 20 minute pleasure flight and the dedicated All Stars package both focus on the Etihad and Old Trafford, while the full 30 minute sightseeing tour brings the city and football stadiums together in one longer route. They appeal to different buyers, so both stadium-led offers remain visible.
Glossop is the natural nearby contrast when the High Peak appeals more than the city, with Dambusters, Bleaklow and Kinder shaping the longer sightseeing. Settle broadens the catchment farther north and swaps urban landmarks for Grassington, Bolton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales.
Before you choose
Where can I take a helicopter ride in Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester helicopter rides currently depart from Manchester City Airport at Barton, on Liverpool Road in Eccles, with Manchester used as the customer-facing location.
How many helicopter experiences are available from Manchester?
There are currently 11 customer-facing choices from Manchester City Airport, including short flights, city sightseeing, football stadium experiences, Ultimate Co-Pilot and bubbly packages.
How long are the Manchester helicopter flights?
Current flying times range from approximately five minutes on the shortest buzz flight to approximately 30 minutes on the longest shared sightseeing tour.
Which Manchester flights focus on the city?
The sightseeing ladder includes A View of Manchester City on the shorter options, the City of Manchester Tour on longer city-focused choices and the City of Manchester and Football Stadiums Tour at approximately 30 minutes flying.
Can I see Old Trafford and the Etihad from a helicopter?
Yes. The current Manchester range includes routes sold locally around Etihad and Old Trafford Stadiums, including the dedicated All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour.
Why are Glossop and Settle shown on a Greater Manchester page?
They are alternatives rather than Greater Manchester launch sites. Glossop offers High Peak and Dambusters sightseeing from Derbyshire, while Settle adds a Yorkshire Dales range from North Yorkshire.
Which alternative is best for High Peak scenery?
Glossop is the High Peak option. Windy Harbour Farm Hotel gives access to routes including the Dambusters Run and the longer Dambusters Run, Bleaklow and Kinder Sightseeing Tour.
Which alternative is best for Yorkshire Dales sightseeing?
Settle is the Yorkshire Dales alternative, with nine choices from The Courtyard and longer routes towards Grassington, Bolton Abbey and the full 30 minute Yorkshire Dales Tour.
Is Manchester City Airport the same as Barton Aerodrome?
The Adventure001 launch inventory uses Manchester City Airport. The site is the historic Barton aerodrome at Liverpool Road, Eccles, now publicly branded Manchester Barton Aerodrome.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check the current passenger requirements and joining instructions before travelling.