Frequently Asked Questions

Our passengers choose the time they wish to fly! Rather than schedule flights at set times we offer flights to suit our passengers itinerary. We normally start flight operations at 9.00am and finish at 8:00pm (in summer) and 5:00pm (in winter). We are open 7 days a week.

We are as interested in safety as you are. Our duty is to minimise risk by making safety our primary focus and at the same time, to provide memorable experiences for our passengers.

At Blue Sky Helicopters, our passenger's safety is paramount, it will always come first. We have a 100% safety record and have never been issued with any form of reprimand or non-compliance. You'll be flying in a Robinson R44 or the Bell 206 B3 Jetranger with the most experienced tour pilots based at Sydney Airport! (Read Company Profile here).

We are a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Certified Air Carrier and embrace the regulations, however we believe these regulations are set down as the minimum required. Our operations are subject to a higher level of safety exceeding the regulatory requirements.

All passengers are given a thorough safety briefing prior to flight including use of lifejackets (if flying over or near water), operation of doors, seatbelts and general safety awareness around the helicopter.

Absolutely! However, Blue Sky has pioneered the...

WORLD'S FIRST MULTI-CAM HIGH DEF (BLU-RAY) HELICAM SYSTEM

As with all the camera systems we have developed over the years, We are always striving to lift the bar... Our latest system can’t be surpassed as we are now offering (and are the only company in the world to do so) switchable multi-camera High Definition 16 x 9 filming of your actual flight (complete with pilot narration, choreographed stereo music (using top of the line Bose A20 noise canceling headsets) & Pilot/Air Traffic Control interaction).

Offering passengers the ultimate memento of their flight, the cinema quality movie of your flight can be purchased straight after the flight for $60 and taken home on DVD (including Blu-Ray) or a USB stick.

With our first system, custom built in 1999, we are the world leaders in onboard (real-time edit) Helicam. Blue Sky pioneered the original broadcast quality Helicam systems in Australia, now we’ve perfected it. Not one of our competitors offers a true state of the art custom built High Def (Blu-Ray) recording system... Just Blue Sky Helicopters!

No problem, we encourage you! Any "point & shoot" camera or any 35mm DSLR camera with a lens between 28mm and 70mm is recommended.

In another industry first, prior to and during the flight, still images will be taken of you that will be sent remotely back to the Blue Sky base (in real time) and onto our online server, these images can be purchased instantly (in print form) when you land and also be uploaded (automatically) to your Facebook or Twitter account within seconds! 

Because quality and choice is so important to us, we offer you two options..."Share with Others" or "Private Charter".

Share with Others means just that... sharing the helicopter with other passengers. i.e. You are purchasing 1 or 2 seats on the helicopter and the empty seat or seats could be (but not always) occupied by other passengers.

Private Charter means that you are securing all the seats on the helicopter... You will not be sharing with other people that you do not know. Even If you are a single passenger or a group of 2 or 3, you can still Private Charter the helicopter & cancel out the possibility of the remaining seat/s being sold!

Note: If your booking equals 3 or 4 passengers you will automatically qualify for Private Charter as you'll have reached the maximum seating capacity for our R44 or Jetranger helicopter.

Whether you choose to fly in the morning, afternoon or early evening (in Summer), it is always a good time to fly! We recommend the 30-minute City to Surf as the minimum as passengers get to see the full panorama of our great City. The Sunset Flight is also highly recommended. .

We request that passengers book as far in advance as possible as this will enable you to choose the exact time you wish to fly. If you are visiting Sydney, we suggest you book your flight early in your stay, this way if your pilot determines that weather conditions on the day of your flight are not suitable, you will have options for re-scheduling.

We request that passengers check-in just 10 to 15 minutes prior to departure. Parking is available free of charge outside our building at 462 Ross Smith Ave, Sydney Airport.

Cancellation within 48 hours of flight time will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation within 24 hours of flight time (or a no-show) will incur a 100% cancellation fee. There is naturally no cancellation fee when Blue Sky Helicopters cancels the flight due to bad weather or operational contingency. Please take a moment to read our full Terms & Conditions.

If the weather is inclement on the day of your flight, the flight will be re-scheduled at a time that is mutually convenient. Please note it's the Pilot's call on the weather.

For Private Charter flights/tours of 45-minutes or more, we include a FREE return transfer from the City to the Heliport... For that really special occasion UPGRADE to a Mercedes S Class or a BMW 7 series chauffeured car for an additional $45 (each way)...

This transfer option is also available to purchase on the 15 & the 30-minute Private Charter flights plus any of the Share with Others flights too... The cost is $45 each way (Ford G6E Falcon) or $90 each way for one of the Mercedes S Class or the BMW 7 series vehicles.

Catching a cab is another option (just 15-minutes & around A$35). Print this map out & give it to your driver. If you decide to drive yourself to the heliport, our car park is free to use.

Lastly there is public transport... Take the (Airport & East Hills) train to the Domestic Terminal, after exiting the station, hop on the Long Term Car Park Courtesy bus (5-minute drive) which will drop you at the Long Term Car Park only. From here, walk for 5 minutes (North) back up Ross Smith Ave. Our building is the first building on your left just past Hammond Place. Note:

Blue Sky pilots give an expert, up to date narration on the history and intriguing facts of the Sydney region whilst also highlighting the City sites.

Your aircraft is also are equipped with Sennheiser or Bose A20 stereo headsets allowing you to talk to your pilot as well as listen to the in-flight music... The music has been specially chosen and choreographed to complement the changing scenery and stages of your flight...

If you plan to take photographs we recommend darker colors to reduce any window reflections. Passengers should wear similar clothing to what they would wear on a car trip, If your flight includes a landing in the Blue Mountains in the cooler months (April through to September), we also suggest a sweater or jacket.

Blue Sky Helicopters incorporates the Helicopter Association Internationals "Fly Neighbourly" program into our flight operations. This initiative promotes the operation of helicopters in such a way that minimises the noise impact to the community and the environment. This is accomplished, for example, by establishing and following routes that limit exposure to the public, employing pilot techniques that reduce the noise signature of the helicopter and by flying at higher than normal altitudes in noise sensitive areas.