Cardiff Sightseeing Tours

Cardiff Airport or West Usk Lighthouse

6 Reviews

What's Included

  • Enjoy a helicopter sightseeing flight
  • Welcome introduction and safety briefing
  • Flights are generally taken in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter accommodating up to 4 participants

A View of Cardiff Skyline & Severn Estuary

  • Enjoy stunning aerial views of Cardiff and the surrounding South Wales landscape
  • Take in the dramatic scenery of the Severn Estuary from above
  • A 10-minute helicopter flight covering approximately 18 miles of breathtaking scenery


Cardiff City & Millennium Stadium

  • Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cardiff and the surrounding South Wales landscape
  • Get a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the iconic Millennium Stadium
  • A 20-minute helicopter flight covering approximately 34 miles of incredible scenery


City of Cardiff, Millennium Stadium and Castles Tour

  • Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cardiff and the surrounding South Wales landscape
  • Fly over the iconic Millennium Stadium and take in panoramic views of the Cardiff skyline
  • Spot historic landmarks including Cardiff Castle and other nearby castles from the air
  • 30-minute helicopter flight covering approximately 50 miles of spectacular scenery

What Can I Expect

Cardiff Sightseeing Tours! Take to the skies for a thrilling new look at the Welsh capital and its beautiful surroundings.

Your journey begins at the helipad where you’ll meet the friendly ground crew and your professional pilot. After a short safety briefing, it’s time to step out to the executive Bell 206 JetRanger for the moment you’ve been waiting for. As the rotors gather speed and you lift smoothly into the air, the South Wales landscape begins to unfold beneath you. Depending on your chosen flight duration, you could be tracing the dramatic coastline of the Severn Estuary or heading straight for the city’s heart.

The 10-minute flight is a fantastic introduction to rotary flight, offering 18 miles of breathtaking scenery including the iconic Cardiff skyline. It is the perfect choice for those who want a quick whizz over the key landmarks of the bay.

If you opt for the 20-minute tour, you’ll cover 34 miles and get a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the world-famous Millennium Stadium. Seeing the 74,500-seater stadium from above is a moment you won’t soon forget.

For the ultimate experience, the 30-minute "Castles Tour" spans approximately 50 miles of incredible Welsh territory. This extended route allows you to spot historic landmarks like Cardiff Castle, known locally as Castell Caerdydd, with its unique medieval keep and baileys.

Throughout the flight, your pilot will use the onboard headset system to point out landmarks and share fascinating stories about the area. Keep your eyes peeled for Barry Island, the famous filming location for hit TV shows, and the rugged beauty of Lavernock Point.

When Is It Available

  • Typically flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
  • Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Cardiff Airport, Cardiff
  • West Usk Lighthouse, Newport
  • Departure location can be chosen when booking your date

Suitable For

  • Minimum age: 6 years old
  • Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult 
  • Over 12s may fly unaccompanied
  • The operator reserves the right to remove any passenger if their behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate
  • Maximum height: 6ft 6ins (198cm)
  • Maximum weight: 15 stone (95kg)* 

*Please see Anything Else section

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to view take off and landing

Anything Else

  • Passengers must arrive 20 minutes prior to their flight time
  • Tour routes can vary due to change due to weather conditions and air traffic control
  • Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers
  • You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight
  • All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be eligible to fly   

Helicopter Pleasure Flights:

Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
Group size of Five – Max 63 Stone (400kg)
Group size of Six - Max 75 Stone (475kg)
   
  • Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations but will not exceed 95kg
  • If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
  • Please note that once your booking is confirmed, the provider's terms and conditions will apply. In the event of postponements due to weather and/or operational issues your flight will be rescheduled
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4.5
Total Reviews: 6

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 6 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Graham Barrie
The whole experience was out of this world,was well organised and the staff could not have been mor...
Rating: 5 stars
Mr James Smith
had our trip on sunday , and it was a really wicked experience , it was well organised and the staf...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Tantum
What a fantastic experience It was even better than I could ever of imagined I am disabled and the ...
Rating: 4 stars
Luke
Really enjoyed the experience
Rating: 4 stars
Doug Hales
Well organised, everything on time. The pilot was very knowledgeable of the area. It gave an amazin...
Rating: 4 stars
Gethin lewis
A fantastic flight on a lovely aircraft with an informative pilot. Great help from the ground staff...