Helicopter Tour · Helsinki
How to choose
Three distinct options now define the Helsinki skyline experience, ranging from 2 200 € to 4 900 €. For a focused aerial rush, the 24 min sightseeing flight by Helsinki Citycopter at 2 200 € offers the most direct entry point into the cockpit. If you want a multi-format mission, REDRIB Experience operates two 4h sessions departing from Marina Bay Café. At 4 325 €, the Helicopter + RIB boat combo pairs altitude with high-speed water maneuvers for a dual-intensity day. At 4 900 €, the Helicopter + Hovercraft combo swaps the boat for a craft that glides over both water and ice, making it the superior pick when the Helsinki archipelago is frozen. The 575 € premium between the REDRIB Experience options buys a rare surface transition that is physically distinct from a standard hull. Choose the 24 min flight for pure observation or the 4h combos for a full-day adrenaline progression.
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Our picks
Helicopter and RIB boat experience above Helsinki
At 2 200 €, this 24 min flight by Helsinki Citycopter provides the lowest entry price for a professional helicopter mission over the capital.
Helicopter and Hovercraft Experience above Helsinki
At 4 900 €, the Hovercraft leg crosses both water and ice surfaces, delivering a physical experience that is impossible to replicate with standard watercraft.
Frequently asked questions
How high does the helicopter fly over Helsinki?
The exact cruising altitude isn't published by the operators, but private sightseeing helicopters over urban areas typically fly low enough to clearly identify landmarks like the Helsinki Cathedral and the archipelago islands. Expect a visceral sense of exposure, not a distant aerial view.
What's the most intense moment of the experience?
The transition between vehicles is where the adrenaline spikes. You go from the confined noise and vibration of the helicopter cabin to high-speed movement at water level, either on a RIB cutting through the Baltic or a hovercraft skimming ice and sea. The contrast in sensation is immediate and sharp.
What's the difference between the RIB boat and the hovercraft?
A RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) accelerates hard and handles waves aggressively, delivering a physical, bouncy ride on open water. A hovercraft rides on a cushion of air and crosses both water and ice surfaces, which makes it the rarer experience of the two, especially in winter conditions around the frozen archipelago.
Is this experience suitable for people with no prior adventure activity background?
The REDRIB Experience tours are rated 'Everybody welcome', meaning no prior experience with helicopters or high-speed watercraft is required. The 4h format gives enough time to settle in before each adrenaline segment.
What languages are the tours conducted in?
The REDRIB Experience tours are available in English, Finnish and Swedish. Book in whichever language you're most comfortable with, the guides operate across all three fluently.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.1°C | 58.9 mm | Possible |
| February | -1.9°C | 47.6 mm | Possible |
| March | 0.8°C | 57.7 mm | Possible |
| April | 5.6°C | 50.3 mm | Possible |
| May | 10.3°C | 50 mm | Good |
| June | 15.6°C | 48.5 mm | Peak |
| July | 18.7°C | 49.5 mm | Peak |
| August | 17.1°C | 66 mm | Good |
| September | 13.6°C | 43.6 mm | Good |
| October | 7.6°C | 74.8 mm | Possible |
| November | 3.6°C | 65.3 mm | Possible |
| December | -0.7°C | 48.3 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Tours covering open-air environments at altitude and on the water require warm, windproof layers regardless of season. Leave bulky bags behind: secure, close-fitting clothing is the right call for both the helicopter cabin and the watercraft deck.
Getting there
The REDRIB Experience tours meet at Marina Bay Café, Kanavaranta 4, 00160 Helsinki, reachable in roughly 15 minutes from Helsinki city centre by tram or taxi.
See also
Updated March 2026