Surely, you have thought a lot about boarding a helicopter through Barcelona, but have forgotten about it thinking that it could be really expensive or difficult to do. Well, you a can enjoy a helicopter tour through the city and is much more affordable and accessible than you thought.

To fly a helicopter supposes a way to live a unique sensorial experience, in which adrenaline and excitement mix when ascending little by little until reaching the desired height to start the flight, with the visual impact that is provided when you see the whole city from another perspective. A sensation that you need to live at least one time of your life, and that, is also suitable for everyone.

Watch this video of a helicopter overflying Barcelona’s skyline:



Barcelona is also one of the few cities in Spain where there are permits to overfly the city center. A lot of the routes start from the Olympic Port itself and cover different points of the region.

In the Catalunya capital, to fly a helicopter should not be expensive, and there is more, the voucher for shorter durations have inexpensive prices, so they are phenomenal for your pocket, as a gift or for enjoy a different experience, look all our panoramic flights.

There a variety of helicopters that have a capacity for 3 to 6 people, and there are shared flights, cheapening the cost of the activity, or private flights.

What areas of Barcelona can you fly over by helicopter?

These are the most famous flights that take place in Barcelona:

- Flights in the City Center: If you are in Barcelona doing tourism, you have the obligation to enjoy this trip that crosses the city. The routes start in the Olympic Port and you can choose between two routes, the options that cover the whole coast, which has a duration of 4-5 minutes and overfly points like Barcelona’s beach, Barceloneta, the Olympic Port, and Villa, Forum Port or Maremágnum. Or the 10-11 minutes option if you want to meet a little bit more the city center, which route also combines the coast and goes directly to places like Torre Agbar, El Eixample and La Diagonal, The Sacred Family, Camp Nou, Europa Plaza or Anillo Olímpico de Montjuic.

But, if the thing you really want to do is a more complete flight, more special, with more duration and places to see, there are flights that last around 25 minutes and even 2 hours, with which you can choose the route and discover the beauties of the Costa Brava and even reach Catalunya Pyrenees. Here, you are the boss, and the pilot will take you to sightsee the best places.

- Helicopter Flights Throughout Montserrat: Montserrat massif is one of the most relevant and prettiest places of Barcelona since is Barcelona’s most important mountain. Here, trips of 30 and 40 minutes, that start from the Olympic Port takes place, and after crossing the city with a route that includes the Bages, Anoia and Baix Llobregat villages. If you want to explore a lit bit more of Barcelona, this is the perfect option.

- Flights Throughout Catalunya’s Circuit Other of the most important places you can overfly with a helicopter is Catalunya’s Circuit, famously known as Montmeló. Fans of motors and vehicles will enjoy this experience, in which, for 15 or 20 minutes, you will pass over the circuit, analize curves, race tracks and learning about the history and best moments lived there. After all this, we will pass throughout near zones like the Mediterranean Sea, the Castles of Burriac and Roca, Alella or the Serralada del Litoral.

And also, for those who love a good wine, you can combine this route with Alella’s vineyards with a 4x4 and, of course, this offer includes wine and cava tastings.

As you see, you have multiple options to enjoy a helicopter flight through Barcelona, one of the most unique and exciting activities, one that can be even more special when you combine it with a boat trip or limousine ride. If you are looking to surprise your partner, celebrate an anniversary or just live a special day, this is your opportunity.

Would you miss this experience of flying over Barcelona?