Perthshire Helicopter Rides
Fly from Perth Airport for Scone Palace, the River Tay, Perth and longer sightseeing towards St Andrews, with Kinross nearby when Loch Leven and the Edinburgh bridges are more your kind of view.
Palace, river, city and coast all within reach
Perth Airport puts some very different parts of Scotland within sight of the same helicopter. The shorter flights bring Scone Palace and the Tay into view, longer routes take in Perth itself, and the 30 minute tours carry on towards St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife.
Kinross works well as the nearby alternative because it changes the scenery rather than simply duplicating it. From Balado Airfield the emphasis shifts to Loch Leven, the Edinburgh bridges and wider views towards the capital.
Choose Your Launch Point
Perth is the county launch point and the natural place to start. Kinross adds a useful alternative when Loch Leven or the Edinburgh bridges are the views that matter more.
Perth Helicopter Rides
From Perth Airport, the view changes quickly. Scone Palace and the Tay give the shorter flights an unmistakably local character, Perth comes into the picture on the longer routes, and the biggest tours head east towards St Andrews and Fife. It is exactly the sort of landscape that rewards getting above it.
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Kinross Helicopter Rides
Kinross shifts the emphasis south. Loch Leven gives the shorter sightseeing flights their identity, while the longer options bring the Edinburgh bridges and wider capital views into play. It is close enough to compare, but different enough to be worth comparing properly.
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Perth Airport at Scone is the Perthshire launch site. Balado Airfield at Kinross sits to the south and works as the useful nearby alternative, opening up a different direction across central Scotland.
Perth Airport
Perth Airport, Scone, Perthshire, PH2 6PL Perthshire launch site – 10 helicopter choicesBalado Airfield
Balado Airfield, Kinross, KY13 0RF Nearby Kinross alternative – 9 helicopter choicesThe map is for general orientation and does not identify exact helicopter touchdown or passenger meeting points. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct entrance, parking and check-in details.
Two launch points, two very different directions
Perth is the obvious starting point for Perthshire. Scone Palace and the Tay give the shorter sightseeing flights an immediate local identity, while the longer options build towards Perth city and the east coast.
The 30 minute flight gives you two very different ways to head for St Andrews from the air: the Kingdom of Fife Helicopter Tour to St Andrews or the Tay Bridge and St Andrews Helicopter Tour. That makes the top shared flight more than simply a longer version of the same experience – you are choosing the sightseeing journey as well as the time in the helicopter.
Kinross gives you a different answer altogether. Loch Leven dominates the local flights from Balado, while the longer routes reach towards the Edinburgh bridges. If you are choosing by what you want to see rather than just the nearest launch site, comparing the two makes real sense.
Before you choose
Where do Perthshire helicopter rides take off from?
The Perthshire helicopter rides featured here depart from Perth Airport at Scone, PH2 6PL. Balado Airfield at Kinross is shown as the nearby alternative.
How many helicopter choices are available from Perth?
Perth Airport offers 10 helicopter experiences, from the short 6 Mile Buzz through to 30 minute sightseeing, Co-Pilot, city and bubbly options.
What can I see from Perth Airport?
Local route descriptions include Scone Palace, the Tay Bridge, Perth city and longer sightseeing towards St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife.
Are there different 30 minute sightseeing tours from Perth?
Yes. The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour gives you two local tour choices: the Kingdom of Fife Helicopter Tour to St Andrews and the Tay Bridge and St Andrews Helicopter Tour.
Why consider Kinross as an alternative?
Kinross gives you a different sightseeing direction, with Loch Leven on the shorter flights and the Edinburgh bridges featuring on the longer routes.
How many helicopter choices are available from Kinross?
Balado Airfield currently has nine helicopter experience choices, from short buzz flights through to longer sightseeing towards Edinburgh.
Can I buy a 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 current booking and flight-day instructions if weather affects your date.
Are passenger restrictions the same for every flight?
No. Age, individual weight and combined passenger limits can vary by experience. Check the current product details before buying and follow the booking instructions supplied for your chosen flight.