South Africa

The Best Helicopter Tours in Cape Town

Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 13 Cape Town helicopter tours compared, starting from $173.

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.

For a full overview of operators, departure points and routes, see our Cape Town helicopter tours hub — or browse all destinations worldwide.

Our Picks

Top 8 helicopter tours in Cape Town

Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.

1
Durban City and Helicopter Combo Tour
4.8 (708) 4–6 hours
South Africa's only combined Durban experience — a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Golden Mile and harbour, paired with a 4-hour guided city tour covering 7 of Durban's top historical and cultural landmarks.
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$467
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Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
4.9 (325) 20 min
This budget friendly helicopter flip is one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town. The Atlantico trip is one where smiles become so big they hurt. Climb aboard a helicopter for an unforgettable
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$253
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3
Two Oceans Helicopter Tour in Cape Town
4.9 (206) 25 min
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places
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$315
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4
Camps Bay and Hout Bay Helicopter Tour from Cape Town
4.8 (192) 18 min
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places
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$241
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5
Scenic Cape Point Helicopter Tour from Cape Town
4.9 (135) 50 min
Fly around the beautiful city of Cape Town and get a birds eye view of our beautiful coastline and mountain range. On this trip you will get a better idea of Cape Town's layout and see all the places
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$570
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6
Cape Town Helicopter Tour: City Hopper
4.9 (29) 12 min
Take to the skies and marvel at Cape Town's iconic Atlantic Seaboard! Embark on a thrilling helicopter journey that glides you above the turquoise shores and white sands of the Cape Town “Riviera.” Th
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$173
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7
Cape Town Helicopter Tour and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour
4.9 (10) 6 hr 30 min
See Cape Town from a perspective few ever experience on this unforgettable day adventure. Your journey begins at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll take off on a thrilling helicopter flight, soaring ove
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$401
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8
Robben Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
4.9 (9) 20 min
Take off on a thrilling 20-minute helicopter journey to one of South Africa's most historic landmarks—Robben Island! Departing from Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront, you’ll soar above the famous Atl
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$250
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How we ranked these Cape Town helicopter tours

Operator safety record. All featured operators meet FAA/CAA Part 135 standards with verified insurance and pilot experience.
Verified traveller reviews. Ratings weight both score and review volume, so a 4.9 from 800 travellers ranks above a 5.0 from 12.
Route quality. Priority goes to flights with the most iconic landmarks, longest in-air time and best window views.
Value for money. Price-per-minute and inclusions (transfers, photos, meals) factor into the final rank.