Brighton Helicopter Tours

There’s a special kind of thrill to seeing Brighton from the air. As the helicopter climbs, the city snaps into focus — the curve of the bay, the sweep of the promenade, and the glittering arc of Brighton Palace Pier reaching into the water. Look inland and the onion domes of the Royal Pavilion sit like a jewel in their gardens, while the rooftops of The Lanes tangle into a neat little maze.

The City Tour gives you the essentials in one graceful loop: the pier and seafront, the i360 standing tall by the beach, the iconic West Pier remains rest just offshore, and the steady rhythm of the promenade running past beach huts and cafés. From above, you can trace the city’s story in a single glance — Regency terraces, tucked‑away squares, and the bright ribbon of the A259 following the shoreline.

Choose the Extended City Tour and the view stretches further. You’ll have time to swing inland to the South Downs, where chalk ridges and green valleys rise behind the town — on clear days you may pick out Devil’s Dyke and the folds of the Downs rolling away to either side. Depending on route and conditions, you might also catch the marina to the east, salt‑tinted shallows along the coast, or the white hint of cliffs on the horizon. It’s a generous flight: coast, city and countryside in one unbroken panorama.

Whether it’s a first helicopter experience, a gift with a seaside twist, or simply a new way to see a favourite place, Brighton from above feels both exhilarating and surprisingly serene. You land with sand‑and‑sea views still in your head — and a camera full of them too.