Elvington Airfield

Helicopter Rides from Elvington Airfield

Helicopter Sightseeing Tours

Is there a better way to explore the diverse Northern county of Yorkshire than with a Helicopter Ride? For the chance to explore the Yorkshire Dales, sights of quaint villages and the historic city of York from the air, don’t miss out on the range of Helicopter experiences on offer at Elvington Airfield.

Seated in a luxury helicopter alongside some friends, you can enjoy miles of aerial views across the rolling Yorkshire hills or get up close and personal with its capital, York. Known for the majestic York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, the winding cobblestone streets of The Shambles, as well as The Transport Museum and the National Railway Museum - this incredible city is made even more impressive from the air.

What's more, a Helicopter Ride hovering over this popular UK city destination is a perfect way to escape from the crowds who flock here. As you fly over the historic landmarks and your pilot points out all the best viewpoints, there’s no doubt you’ll end up falling in love with this majestic city steeped in history.

Aside from the city of York, you can even take a sightseeing tour over the sets of the famous Yorkshire soap, Emmerdale, which would be the perfect gift for a loved one in your life who watches each episode like clockwork. Here, you’ll follow the River Derwent along the East Riding of Yorkshire and be treated to aerial views of the village of Beckindale, and its fictional world of love, drama, and scandal that has become a staple of British television.

With a huge amount of Helicopter Rides and Tours to choose from and a mixture of city and countryside at your fingertips, you’ll definitely want to add one of these experiences from Elvington to your bucket list, whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your whole life.

Gift Vouchers for Flying Experiences

Exploring Yorkshire by air is not only a relaxing and luxurious way to travel, but also a way to conveniently cover far more ground than exploring by car or even by foot. As you soar over the Yorkshire hills or the city views of York, you’ll soon clock up the miles and be impressed by stunning views from every angle. Luckily, there’s a huge range of Flying Experiences in Yorkshire and the Humber which will get you well acquainted with this stunning landscape.

You can either buy a gift voucher for a specific experience to secure your place, or alternatively purchase an open Flydays voucher which can be redeemed across the site at all of our airfields.

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