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7 Helicopter Tours in Santorini Worth Booking

7 tours  ·  from $402

Good helicopter tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Shared Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes - 2 passengers - The Akrotiri Lighthouse and Santorini’s southern edge
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Shared Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – 2 passengers

1.Shared Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – 2 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) Our pick

You’ll fly over Santorini with HeliAlpha Helicopterservice for about 20 minutes, taking in Oia, Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Nea Kameni, and the Akrotiri Lighthouse. The private booking covers up to two people, with several departure times, bottled water, and a return to the meeting point.

“They changed the address and were not clear, the tour did not happen and sent the collection in the same way, I do not recommendAuto-translated”

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Santorini 30min Helicopter Tour - Pickup at noon and the ride to the heliport
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Santorini 30min Helicopter Tour

2.Santorini 30min Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Fly privately over Santorini with hotel pickup and a 30-minute sightseeing flight. Your pilot, possibly Daniel, points out the caldera, volcano, Oia, Megalochori, beaches, and Thirasia, while an air-conditioned shuttle handles the island transfer.

“Wonderful way to see all of Santorini without the crowds Top notch company from pick up to flight. Wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.”

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Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes - up to 4 passengers - Starting at HeliAlpha in Exo Gonia
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Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – up to 4 passengers

3.Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 20 minutes – up to 4 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 20-minute helicopter flight over Santorini with your group of up to four. From panoramic windows, you’ll see Oia, Thira, Red Beach, Akrotiri, the lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. The pilot provides a friendly, reassuring presence, especially useful if someone in your group is uneasy about flying.

“This experience was Phenomenal and the best Part of My Trip. The Pilot was awesome and knowledgeable about the island. My husband is Afraid of heights and he made him feel so comfortable. He’s been bragging about the ride since we’ve been back Home. We were welcome with such great conversation and we knew that we were gonna enjoy. Thank you guys was amazing experience. Mike& Eb(Chicago)”

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Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 30 minutes - up to 4 passengers - Thira and the Caldera From Above
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Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 30 minutes – up to 4 passengers

4.Private Helicopter Tour Santorini 30 minutes – up to 4 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight over Santorini with a pilot guide, seeing Oia, Thira, Akrotiri, Red Beach, the lighthouse, and Nea Kameni. The flight suits up to four passengers, with bottled water included. Choose a sunset departure for a more romantic view.

“The 30min flight was a fantastic way to see santorini and the volcanos. The pilot was a great guide. Highly recommend.”

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Santorini: Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Over Caldera - Pickup from 13 Santorini locations
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Santorini: Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Over Caldera

5.Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Over Caldera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $402Best value

You’ll be picked up at your Santorini hotel, briefed, and flown over the caldera, volcano, vineyards, Oia, and Fira. The 20-minute private flight includes an experienced pilot, bottled water, soft drinks, and return transport. Bring your passport or ID, and leave large bags behind.

“It was an amazing experience. You can't get better than our pilot David and our chauffeur Nico. What a team.”

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Private Helicopter Transfer from Santorini to Mykonos - What you see over the Aegean Sea
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Private Helicopter Transfer from Santorini to Mykonos

6.Private Helicopter Transfer from Santorini to Mykonos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Fly privately from Santorini to Mykonos in about 40 minutes, with pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, airport, or ferry port. You will see the Cyclades and Aegean from above while avoiding a long ferry connection. The $5,585.76 rate covers up to four people.

“3 couples for a 5 hour Island tour with 2 Wine tastings and visiting 3 Villages, with overcast and rain, but our guide Dimitris made a poor weather day EXCELLENT! Extremely knowledgeable and educational about the island and history (and his knowledge of wine). Great conversationalist and FUN to be with! Our Santorini Tour with him was one of the highlights of an 11 day trip from Positano to Santorini to Mykonos, and THE highlight of 3 days in Santorini.”

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Experience Santorini Sunset by Helicopter - Palea and Nea Kameni, Santorini’s volcanic center
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Experience Santorini Sunset by Helicopter

7.Experience Santorini Sunset by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $471

Take a 20-minute English-language helicopter flight over Santorini at 7:30 pm. You’ll see Oia, Fira, Imerovigli, Akrotiri, and the volcanic isles of Palea and Nea Kameni. Pilot Ben is known for his professional, friendly approach and clear explanations of the island’s sights.

“A unique experience not to be missed! Highly recommended!”

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