Renfrewshire Helicopter Rides
Put Glasgow beneath the skids, follow the Clyde from a completely different angle, or take the front seat beside the pilot at Kip Marina. Renfrewshire has two launch points and two very different ways to make an ordinary day feel anything but ordinary.
Glasgow from above, or the best passenger seat at Kip Marina
Bishopton is where Glasgow becomes the view. You can lift off simply for the thrill of being in a helicopter, look towards the city skyline, make Glasgow itself the focus of the trip, or see Celtic Park and Ibrox from a perspective very few football supporters ever get.
Inverkip does one thing, but it does it with personality. The Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience puts you in the front passenger seat beside the pilot, with Kip Marina and the Clyde-side setting giving the flight the feel of a proper occasion before the rotors have even stopped.
Bishopton
Eleven ways to get airborne, from the first rush of lift-off to Glasgow sightseeing, Celtic Park and Ibrox, longer scenic flights and bubbly celebrations.
Inverkip
One memorable choice from Kip Marina: sit beside the pilot, watch the cockpit come alive and make the front-seat view part of the experience.
Choose Your Launch Point
Bishopton gives you Glasgow, stadiums and longer sightseeing to choose from. Inverkip keeps things beautifully simple: one front-seat helicopter experience from a marina on the Clyde.
Bishopton Helicopter Rides
This is where Glasgow becomes the view. Take off for the sheer thrill of flying, see the skyline from above, look down on Celtic Park and Ibrox, or make a bigger day of it with longer sightseeing towards Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Add Co-Pilot and bubbly options and Bishopton has plenty of ways to turn a helicopter ride into a story worth retelling.
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Inverkip Helicopter Rides
If you have ever wondered what it feels like to sit up front in a helicopter, Inverkip gets straight to the point. The Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience puts you beside the pilot, with the marina below and the cockpit right in front of you. One choice, yes – but a very easy one to imagine unwrapping as a gift.
View InverkipBishopton and Inverkip
Both launch points sit in Renfrewshire, but the experiences feel very different. Bishopton Field opens the door to Glasgow sightseeing and a much wider choice of flights; Kip Marina at Inverkip is the place to go when sitting beside the pilot is the part you really want to remember.
Bishopton Field
Bishopton, Renfrewshire Renfrewshire launch site – 11 helicopter choicesKip Marina
Inverkip, Greenock Renfrewshire launch site – 1 helicopter choiceThe 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.
Pick the story you want to tell when you land
Bishopton is where Glasgow starts looking very different. One moment you are on the ground in Renfrewshire; the next the skyline is out ahead, the Clyde is helping shape the view and familiar places are turning into landmarks beneath the helicopter.
Football fan? Celtic Park and Ibrox make for a very different match-day story. Want something bigger? Longer sightseeing can carry the day beyond the city towards Loch Lomond. Buying for a birthday or anniversary? The bubbly flights make the landing feel like part of the celebration too.
Inverkip has a completely different charm. There is no long menu to debate – just the chance to sit beside the pilot and watch the helicopter come alive from the front seat. With Kip Marina below you and the cockpit in front of you, it is less about ticking off landmarks and more about getting as close as a passenger can to the business of flying, with a stunning coastal setting providing the backdrop.
Before you choose
Where do Renfrewshire helicopter rides take off from?
The Renfrewshire pages featured here cover two current launch sites: Bishopton Field at Bishopton and Kip Marina at Inverkip.
How many helicopter choices are available in Renfrewshire?
Bishopton offers 11 helicopter experiences, while Inverkip offers 1. The contrast is useful: Bishopton gives you variety, while Inverkip is all about the front-seat Co-Pilot experience.
Which Renfrewshire location gives the widest choice?
Bishopton gives you the widest choice, including first flights, Glasgow sightseeing, longer scenic tours, the football stadium flight, Co-Pilot and bubbly experiences.
What is special about Inverkip?
Inverkip is built around one focused experience from Kip Marina: the Ultimate Co-Pilot flight. The passenger sits beside the pilot, making the cockpit and front-seat view a central part of the day.
Can I see Glasgow from a helicopter in Renfrewshire?
Yes. Bishopton is the Renfrewshire launch most closely associated with Glasgow sightseeing, including skyline and city tour options.
Are football stadium helicopter tours available nearby?
Yes. Bishopton includes the All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour, with Celtic Park and Ibrox giving football supporters two very familiar grounds to look down on from a very unfamiliar angle.
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 booking and flight-day instructions if weather affects your date.