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SightseeingHeliport in Sakhu, near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport

Phuket Scenic Helicopter Tour, 30 Minutes

A 30-minute shared helicopter flight over the west coast of Phuket, from Bang Tao to Phrom Thep Cape and the Big Buddha. Sold per seat.

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Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC130
Duration
approx. 30 minutes
Passengers
6
Departure
Heliport in Sakhu, near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport

The flight departs from the heliport in Sakhu near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport. After take-off the helicopter passes Nai Thon beach and circles Millionaires' Mile, then follows the coast of Layan and Bang Tao to Surin and Kamala, and flies along Patong beach at lower altitude.

Next come the bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi, Nai Harn beach and Phrom Thep Cape, the southern tip of Phuket, known as a sunset spot. The helicopter circles the Big Buddha and flies over Wat Chalong, then passes Red Mountain golf course, the British International School Phuket and the Royal Phuket Marina, and returns over the rainforest and plantations of Thalang district.

The aircraft is an Airbus Helicopters EC130 with a leather, air-conditioned cabin, panoramic windows and Bose headsets. Seats are sold individually.

Specifications

Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC130
Duration
approx. 30 minutes
Passengers
6
Departure
Heliport in Sakhu, near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport

Features

  • Airbus Helicopters EC130, single turbine engine, emergency flotation system
  • 6 passenger seats, back row raised theatre style
  • Leather seats, air-conditioned cabin, panoramic windows
  • Bose noise-cancelling headsets, talk to the pilot in flight
  • Cooler box with beverages on board

Terms

Included

  • Tour narration by the pilot
  • Ground transportation to and from the helipad within Phuket (for a minimum of 4 passengers in the same group)
  • Parking at the heliport
  • All applicable taxes and fees
  • Refreshments and cold towels after the flight

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 passengers are needed for the flight to operate
  • Book at least 5 days in advance; confirmation by email within 24 hours
  • Full payment is due on reservation
  • Cancel / reschedule: 3 days or more: 25% / 0%; 24 hours to 3 days: 50% / 25%; 3 to 24 hours: 100% / 50%; under 3 hours: 100%
  • Infants under 2 sit on a guardian's lap free; older children need their own seat
  • Passengers over 100 kg must buy an additional seat

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