Cardiff Helicopter Tours

There’s something special about seeing Cardiff from the air. The moment the helicopter lifts off from Cardiff Airport, the world starts to fall away — fields, lanes, and coastline shrinking below — and then, in what feels like no time at all, the city appears.

From above, Cardiff is a different place. The Principality Stadium stands out right away, a silver crown in the middle of the city. Nearby, Cardiff Castle peeks out from its green grounds, its walls and towers telling stories that go back centuries. Out toward the water, Cardiff Bay shimmers, Barry Island is at play and you can trace the curve of the Bristol Channel stretching to the horizon.

The City Tour gives you all of this in one sweeping loop — a focused, sharp thrill where every turn offers something new to see. To capture with both your eyes and your camera.

Opt for the City & Castles Tour, and the adventure carries on into the countryside. The helicopter follows a path over patchwork fields and winding rivers to Caerphilly Castle, the red castle, Castle Coch and other historic strongholds. Seeing them from above, framed by hills and open land, gives you a sense of just how long they’ve watched over this corner of Wales. On clear days, you can see all the way to the coast and beyond.

Whether it’s a first helicopter ride or a treat to mark a special day, a flight over Cardiff feels like a memory in the making. Every turn of the blades brings a view you’ll want to remember — and when you land, you might just wish you could go up again.