From $631
South Africa
Helicopter Tours in Cape Town
Table Mountain & Two Oceans.
Why fly over Cape Town?
Cape Town's geography was made for helicopters. Departing from the V&A Waterfront helipad, scenic flights climb out over Table Bay before banking south along the Atlantic Seaboard - past Clifton's beaches, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles cliff face. Longer tours circle the back of Table Mountain, drop into the Hout Bay valley and continue down the peninsula to Cape Point, where the cold Atlantic meets the warm Indian Ocean. The contrast between the city skyline, white-sand coves and 1,000-metre sandstone cliffs is unique on the continent. Cape Town also hosts Africa's most experienced scenic operators, with twin-engine aircraft favoured by film crews and high-end safari outfits for transfers into the wider Cape Winelands.
Quick Answer
Helicopter tours in Cape Town - at a glance
Best time to fly
November to April (warm, clear summer)
Typical price range
ZAR R1,800 – R8,500
Top experience
Two-Oceans flight to Cape Point
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Cape Town helicopter tours at a glance
| Tour | Duration | Price from | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Oceans Half Peninsula Shared Helicopter 24 Minutes Day Tour | 24 min | $631 | 5(4) | View |
| Helicopter Tour: Hotel Pickup & drop-off incl. CAPE TOWN | 1 hr 30 min | $252 | 5(1) | View |
| Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter flight Tour from Cape Town | 2 hr 12 min | $505 | 5(1) | View |
| Two Oceans Helicopter Tour in Cape Town | 25 min | $322 | 4.922705(207) | View |
| Scenic Cape Point Helicopter Tour from Cape Town | 50 min | $583 | 4.904412(136) | View |
| Cape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour | 6 hr 30 min | $410 | 4.9(10) | View |
| Robben Island Scenic Helicopter Flight | 20 min | $256 | 4.888889(9) | View |
| Cape Town Helicopter Tour: City Hopper | 12 min | $177 | 4.862069(29) | View |
| Camps Bay and Hout Bay Helicopter Tour from Cape Town | 18 min | $246 | 4.852792(197) | View |
| Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast | 20 min | $259 | 4.847561(328) | View |
| Cape Town Atlantic Helicopter Private Tour including Penguins Cape Point & Lunch | 8 hr | $820 | 4.75(4) | View |
| Private Helicopter Tour to Robben Island with Guided Tour | 4 hr | $2859 | 4.7(0) | View |
| Durban City and Helicopter Combo Tour | 4–6 hours | $467 | 4.8(708) | View |
Two Oceans Half Peninsula Shared Helicopter 24 Minutes Day Tour
24 min5(4)From $631ViewHelicopter Tour: Hotel Pickup & drop-off incl. CAPE TOWN
1 hr 30 min5(1)From $252ViewTwo Oceans Scenic Helicopter flight Tour from Cape Town
2 hr 12 min5(1)From $505ViewTwo Oceans Helicopter Tour in Cape Town
25 min4.922705(207)From $322ViewScenic Cape Point Helicopter Tour from Cape Town
50 min4.904412(136)From $583ViewCape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour
6 hr 30 min4.9(10)From $410ViewRobben Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
20 min4.888889(9)From $256ViewCape Town Helicopter Tour: City Hopper
12 min4.862069(29)From $177ViewCamps Bay and Hout Bay Helicopter Tour from Cape Town
18 min4.852792(197)From $246ViewCape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
20 min4.847561(328)From $259ViewCape Town Atlantic Helicopter Private Tour including Penguins Cape Point & Lunch
8 hr4.75(4)From $820ViewPrivate Helicopter Tour to Robben Island with Guided Tour
4 hr4.7(0)From $2859ViewDurban City and Helicopter Combo Tour
4–6 hours4.8(708)From $467View
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Cape Town Atlantic Helicopter Private Tour including Penguins Cape Point & Lunch
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Practical Tips
Planning your Cape Town flight
Best time of day
Early morning before the south-easterly 'Cape Doctor' wind picks up; sunset flights are spectacular in summer when the light hits Table Mountain.
Weather considerations
The famous tablecloth cloud on Table Mountain can ground flights briefly - operators wait for clearance rather than reschedule the day.
Booking tips
Book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak summer (Dec–Feb). Last-minute slots are usually available in winter (May–Aug).
What to bring
A wind-proof layer, sunglasses, camera and (in summer) sun cream - the V&A helipad is exposed.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking a helicopter tour in Cape Town.
Yes - there is no better way to appreciate the scale of Table Mountain and the meeting of two oceans at Cape Point. It's one of the most photogenic flights in Africa.
