Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour from Morro da Urca: Package 02 Individual, a shared 7–8-minute flight

Package 02 Individual is a shared helicopter flight of about 7 to 8 minutes from the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro, for R$ 920 per passenger (approx.). You fly with other passengers over Praia Vermelha, Botafogo, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana, and the highlight is a 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer. It is the way to fly over Rio paying per seat rather than for the whole aircraft. The flight leaves once there are 3, 4 or 5 passengers, depending on the helicopter of the day; for groups who want the aircraft to themselves, there are private packages.

A passenger photographs Christ the Redeemer through the helicopter windscreen

The flight route

  1. Take-off from the Morro da Urca heliport, beside the Sugarloaf cable car station.
  2. Praia Vermelha and Botafogo Bay, with Sugarloaf Mountain behind.
  3. Sugarloaf Mountain and the entrance to Guanabara Bay.
  4. The Copacabana seafront and its wave-patterned promenade.
  5. A 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, on Corcovado, and back to Urca; the route may change with the wind and conditions on the day.

Package summary

Item Package 02 Individual – Shared
Duration about 7 to 8 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 920 (approx.) per passenger
Passengers a minimum of 3, 4 or 5 to take off, depending on the aircraft of the day
Format shared flight, price per passenger; aircraft of the day: Bell 206 JetRanger, Esquilo AS350 B2 or Bell 206L LongRanger
View from the cabin over Urca and Botafogo Bay, with boats moored below

Why choose this package

  • About 7 to 8 minutes over Rio’s best-known postcard views.
  • A 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Priced per seat: you don’t need to fill the aircraft to fly.

Good to know

  • Best season: all year round; on clear days you can see the whole of Guanabara Bay.
  • Boarding at the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro; the time is confirmed at booking. Give passengers’ weights when booking.
  • Book ahead to secure your time slot.
  • Photos and videos are allowed throughout the flight.
  • With heavy rain or low clouds, the flight is rescheduled.
A passenger waves from the helicopter window during the Rio flight

Frequently asked questions

Is the flight safe?

Yes. It is run by an ANAC-certified operator with experienced pilots and a safety briefing before take-off.

Can children fly?

Yes, with a responsible adult and their own seat belt.

Can the price change?

Prices are approximate and confirmed at booking, depending on date and availability.

Will I fly with strangers?

Yes. In Package 02 Individual the seat is sold per passenger and the flight takes off with at least 3, 4 or 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. For a flight just for your group, ask for a private package.

See also: Package 03 Individual: Ipanema, Leblon and the Christ in 9–10 minutes · Package 01 Individual: Copacabana and Sugarloaf · Helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro · Air taxi in Rio de Janeiro · Helicopter to Angra dos Reis.

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