Looking for a unique experience in the heart of the city of Lyon? With an unforgettable helicopter flight, you will have the opportunity to discover the Rhone landscape from a completely new angle. Whether you are local or passing through the region, you are sure to explore new horizons thanks to an exceptional panoramic view. At an altitude of over 500 meters, make the most of this moment of relaxation and communion with nature. However, due to current regulations that don’t allow tourist flights over the capital of the Gauls, we offer you other options for a helicopter flight as close as possible to this city.

Where to fly by helicopter near Lyon?

• Frontenas / Villefranche-Tarare aerodrome: located 40 minutes from Lyon, the Frontenas aerodrome offers a wide range of flights in the Rhone department. If you are looking for a nature destination, you can discover the Beaujolais hillsides, vineyards and castles of the Mâcon region. Further east, you can contemplate the source of the Alps and the splendid Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. To the west, you will be able to contemplate the plains of the Massif Central and the Livradois-Forez Natural Park.

• Lyon Bron Airport: From Lyon airport, you can fly over the city's most beautiful sites and its most emblematic neighborhoods. In particular, you will explore the Cité Internationale, built in 2006 and home to offices, theaters and museums, or the Parc de la Tête d'Or. It is the contemporary version of Central Park, the famous New York park. You can admire the magic of urbanism from the sky. It is also only a 20-minute drive from the city center.

How does the activity go?

On the day of your activity, you will be welcomed by the team of our partner centers. They will explain the flight procedure and the safety instructions to follow. You will then be installed in the helicopter and provided with the necessary equipment to communicate during the flight. In general, airplane flights near the City of Lights last between 10 minutes and 1 hour. This guarantees that you will find the formula that suits you best.

What are the available options for flights?

- Baptism of the air: If this is your first experience and you are looking to try the feelings of this aerial leisure activity, for a short time, this is perfect for you. It is a ten-minute flight that allows you to admire the city of Lyon from far away and to see the main monuments of the city. If you are on a limited budget, this is the most economical option.

- Panoramic flight: This is a type of sightseeing flight that lasts more than 25 minutes and takes you on a much more contemplative tour than the baptism. These flights can last up to an hour and offer spectacular views of the mountains, lakes, rivers and natural landscapes of the region.

- Customized flights: Some centres offer customized packages, which can be adapted to the needs and desires of the clients. It is possible to choose the places to fly over, the duration of the flight, etc. You can then head to the hillsides and vineyards to discover the secrets of Beaujolais, or to the Livradois-Forez Natural Park, or even combine both options.

When is the best time to take a helicopter tour in the Lyon region?

Our centers offer flights all year round. This way, you can enjoy a unique experience at any time you wish or for any occasion.

The pilot will perform the flight at any time of the year, as long as the weather conditions are favorable. If it is considered too risky, the activity will be rescheduled. However, whether it is summer or winter, the flight will always be a pleasure!

As a couple, with friends or as a family, this helicopter flight will be a way to spend a moment out of time. Between emotion and discovery, you will remember for a long time this flight experience in the heart of the city of lights.