Perth Helicopter Rides
Take off from Perth Airport and see Scone Palace, the River Tay and Perth from above, or spend half an hour flying towards St Andrews on one of two memorable east-coast sightseeing tours.
From Scone Palace to St Andrews without staying on the road
A helicopter changes the relationship between places you may already know. Scone Palace sits beside the Tay, Perth spreads out around the river and, on the longest flights, the landscape carries on towards St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife.
You do not have to make it a grand tour either. Perth Airport gives you everything from a five minute first-flight buzz to a full 30 minute sightseeing experience, with Co-Pilot and bubbly options when the point is to give somebody a day they will remember.
First Flights
Get airborne for the sheer experience of flying, then add Scone Palace and the Tay on the next sightseeing choices.
Perth & Scone
Put the city and palace together from above, with the River Tay tying the landscape together beneath you.
St Andrews Tours
Spend 30 minutes in the air and choose between two different sightseeing journeys towards St Andrews.
Gift & Occasion
Take the co-pilot seat or add bubbly after landing when the helicopter flight is part of the celebration.
10 Ways to Fly from Perth Airport
Start with the sensation of flying itself, then bring Scone Palace and the Tay into the experience on the local sightseeing flights.
6 Mile Buzz Helicopter Flight
Five minutes in a helicopter is not five ordinary minutes. The rotors build, Perthshire drops away beneath you and suddenly the day has a story in it. This is the quick-hit choice for somebody who mainly wants to know what flying in a helicopter actually feels like.
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12 Mile Themed Helicopter Flight
Scone Palace and the Tay give this short sightseeing flight a very Perthshire identity. From the air, palace grounds, river and surrounding countryside stop feeling like separate places and become one landscape beneath the helicopter.
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18 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
The same Scone Palace and Tay view gets a little more room to breathe on the 18 mile flight. Around ten minutes in the air gives you time to take in the setting properly, without turning the experience into a full sightseeing tour.
View ExperienceChoose the city itself, or combine Perth with Scone Palace for a flight that feels rooted in this part of Scotland from the moment you lift off.
UK Wide City Helicopter Tour
Choose this when Perth itself is what you want to see from above. Around 12 minutes flying puts the city at the centre of the experience, replacing street-level familiarity with the shape of Perth, the Tay and the wider landscape around them.
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25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Perth and Scone Palace come together in one 15 minute flight, pairing the city with one of the area’s best-known historic landmarks. This is a good choice when you want the helicopter to show you somewhere recognisable rather than simply carry you over open countryside.
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20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight
With Perth and Scone Palace both beneath you, this feels like a proper local sightseeing flight rather than a first taste of helicopter flying. The extra airtime gives the city and palace setting space to become the reason for the flight, not just scenery along the way.
View ExperienceA full half-hour in the helicopter, with two different sightseeing journeys towards St Andrews to choose from.
30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
A full half-hour in the helicopter gives you two excellent ways to head for St Andrews: the Kingdom of Fife Helicopter Tour to St Andrews, or the Tay Bridge and St Andrews Helicopter Tour. Pick the journey that appeals most and make the flight itself one of the main events of the day.
View ExperienceMake the flight feel even more personal with the co-pilot seat or a bubbly finish after landing.
Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience
The view matters, but so does where you are sitting. Take the front passenger seat beside the pilot, watch the instruments and controls come alive, and see Scone Palace and the Tay from the best passenger position in the helicopter.
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Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with FREE Bubbly
A helicopter take-off already feels like an occasion. Add bubbly after landing and the five minute buzz becomes an easy birthday, anniversary or surprise-gift choice – short in the air, but very far from an ordinary present.
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Extended Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Pair the Scone Palace and Tay view with a bubbly finish after landing. It gives the gift more sightseeing than the shortest celebration flight while still keeping the whole experience centred on doing something memorable for the occasion.
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Perth helicopter rides depart from Perth Airport at Scone. The airport sits close enough to Perth and Scone Palace for both to become natural sightseeing subjects, while the longer eastbound tours carry the day towards St Andrews and Fife.
Perth Airport
Perth Airport, Scone, Perthshire, PH2 6PLPerth launch site – 10 helicopter experiencesThe map is for general orientation and does not identify the exact helicopter touchdown, parking or passenger meeting point. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct flight-day arrangements.
Choose the view you actually want to remember
If flying in a helicopter has simply always been on the list, the shorter Perth flights give you the lift-off, the rotor noise and the view through the glass without needing to turn the day into a long tour.
If place matters as much as aircraft, Perth rewards you quickly. Scone Palace and the Tay give the eight and ten minute flights a clear local identity, while the city tours let you see Perth itself as part of the landscape rather than from inside it.
And then there is St Andrews. The 30 minute flight gives you a choice between the Kingdom of Fife route and the Tay Bridge route, both heading towards one of Scotland’s most recognisable destinations. That is the option for somebody who wants to come home talking about the journey as much as the fact they flew in a helicopter.
Before you choose
Where do Perth helicopter rides take off from?
They depart from Perth Airport at Scone, Perthshire, PH2 6PL. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the exact arrival, parking and passenger meeting point.
How many helicopter choices are available from Perth?
Perth Airport offers 10 helicopter experiences, from the five minute buzz flight through to 30 minute sightseeing, Co-Pilot, city and bubbly options.
Which flights see Scone Palace and the Tay?
The 12 Mile Themed and 18 Mile Adventure flights both use A View of Scone Palace & Tay Bridge, with approximately eight and ten minutes flying respectively.
Which flights focus on Perth itself?
The UK Wide City option becomes the City of Perth Tour here, while the 25 Mile Adventure and 20 Min Pleasure Flight both combine Perth with Scone Palace.
What are the two 30 minute St Andrews tour choices?
You can choose the Kingdom of Fife Helicopter Tour to St Andrews or the Tay Bridge and St Andrews Helicopter Tour. Both provide approximately 30 minutes flying from Perth Airport.
Can I book a Co-Pilot Experience from Perth?
Yes. The Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience uses A View of Scone Palace & Tay Bridge and provides approximately eight minutes flying with the passenger seated beside the pilot.
Are there bubbly helicopter flights from Perth?
Yes. Blue Skies pairs the five minute buzz flight with bubbly, while Extended Blue Skies uses the eight minute Scone Palace and Tay sightseeing flight before the celebratory finish.
Can I buy a Perth helicopter ride as a gift?
Yes. Open-dated vouchers are valid for 12 months, giving the recipient time to arrange a suitable flying date. Check the individual experience conditions before buying.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Follow the booking and joining instructions for the latest flight-day information.