Buenos Aires: Private Helicopter Flight & City Landmarks Tour

Summary

Helicopter ride above Buenos Aires city icons with local pilot stories

You’ll lift off from Buenos Aires’ northern edge with a local pilot guiding you over landmarks like the Obelisk, Puerto Madero’s towers, and Recoleta Cemetery at 150 meters high. Feel your heart race as city sounds fade away and sunlight flickers across rooftops—a side of Buenos Aires most never see up close.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the propeller’s low hum, like a distant lawnmower but sharper—somehow comforting as we waited at Helinorth heliport in northern Buenos Aires. Our pilot, Martín, had this easy way about him, cracking jokes while running through the safety talk (I still can’t pronounce “helicóptero” right). The air smelled faintly of jet fuel and river breeze. I kept glancing at the skyline—so close but suddenly feeling far away.

Once we lifted off, everything changed. The city shrank beneath us, all those tangled streets and green patches turning into a patchwork quilt. Martín pointed out Avenida 9 de Julio—said it’s the widest avenue in the world—and then there was the Obelisk, tiny but stubborn in the middle of it all. I tried to take photos but honestly just stared most of the time. My friend nudged me when we floated over Puerto Madero; seeing those glass towers from almost their height made me laugh out loud. It felt unreal.

I didn’t expect Recoleta Cemetery to look so orderly from above—like someone set out hundreds of little marble houses for ghosts. Martín explained some families have mausoleums older than Argentina itself. There was this moment when he banked left and sunlight flashed off the Pink House roof; for a second you could see people moving like ants in Plaza de Mayo below. It’s weird how flying makes you feel both huge and tiny at once.

The whole flight lasted about 35 minutes but it felt shorter—time got slippery up there. When we landed, my hands were still buzzing a bit from gripping my seatbelt too tight (old habits). If you’re looking for a day trip in Buenos Aires that’s not just another walking tour, this is something else entirely. I keep thinking about that view whenever I hear helicopters now—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Helicopter tour over Buenos Aires

• Arrive at Helinorth heliport
• Attend safety briefing
• Board helicopter and fasten seat belts
• Pilot communicates with control tower
• Fly over Obelisk and Avenida 9 de Julio
• View Puerto Madero from above
• See the Pink House from the air
• Fly over Recoleta Cemetery at 150 meters

Top questions

How long does the helicopter flight over Buenos Aires last?

The flight lasts approximately 35 minutes.

What landmarks do you see on this helicopter tour?

You’ll fly over the Obelisk, Avenida 9 de Julio, Puerto Madero, Recoleta Cemetery, and the Pink House.

Where does the helicopter tour depart from?

The tour departs from Helinorth heliport in northern Buenos Aires, about 25 minutes by car from downtown.

Is hotel pickup included for this helicopter flight?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests arrive at Helinorth heliport on their own.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult’s lap during the flight.

Is this helicopter tour suitable for travelers with health issues?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Will there be a local guide or just a pilot?

Your pilot also acts as your guide during the flight.

What is unique about seeing Buenos Aires by helicopter?

You get panoramic views of iconic sites like Recoleta Cemetery and Puerto Madero from above—a perspective only possible by air.

What’s included

Your experience includes a detailed safety briefing at Helinorth heliport before boarding your private helicopter with a local pilot who’ll point out key sights like Avenida 9 de Julio and Recoleta Cemetery as you fly above Buenos Aires for around 35 minutes—all communications handled by your crew so you can just take it in.