What Can I Expect

Fly over Scotland's largest city on a Glasgow helicopter ride! These fabulous sightseeing tours take off from farmland on the south side of the River Clyde and offer superb views of all the big landmarks of the city.

We are offering 15 and 30-minute helicopter rides over Glasgow. As the most populated city in Scotland and with a fine industrial heritage, there's lots to see on your trip. All flights take off from a farm estate at Johnstone, near Renfrew. From here, you track the River Clyde towards the beating heart of the city.

Many of the sights you'll see will be so familiar to you from the ground. But looking down on them from the air gives you such a different perspective on things. In fact, we reckon it's the best way to see Glasgow's grid system of city centre roads!

Your helicopter pilot will point out lots of the landmarks for you. See if you can spot the Braehead Shopping Centre and the BBC Media Centre. Look down on the shipyards, the Clydeside redevelopments and see just how big the SEC and neighbouring Hydro arena really are.

We highly recommend the extended 30-minute ride. It means you fly further and will see both Hampden and Ibrox, many of Dear Green Place's parklands and, our favourite, the Clyde Arc ‘squinty' bridge. You might also explore beyond Erskine Bridge into Dunbartonshire with its impressive castle.

Whether you're a native weegie, have moved to live in the Scottish city or just visiting, everyone should go on a Glasgow helicopter ride. Hop onboard and see the very best of this vibrant, culture-rich, warm and welcoming place. Book your seat in the chopper now! 

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

Suitable For

• Minimum age six
• Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Maximum height 6ft 6ins
• Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone*  please see anything else section

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome and may take photographs

Anything Else

• Photo ID and proof of address will be required on the day

• Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passenger
• 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 illegible to fly

*  Pleasure Flights (Helicopter)

• 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 66 Stone (420kg)
• Group size of Six - Max 76 Stone (485kg) 

• 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
• 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