Helicopter to the Hamptons
Manhattan to East Hampton in about 40 minutes. Shared seats, private helicopters, and the landing rules at each Hamptons airport in 2026.
- Shared seat from
- $795
- Private helicopter
- $4,500 to $8,000
- Flight time
- 35 to 45 min
- Summer 2026 flights
- 4,308 at East Hampton
Getting to the Hamptons by helicopter
Shared seats on Blade started at $795 each way in summer 2026, or $595 to Southampton with a pass. A private helicopter costs about $4,500 to $8,000 per flight, with the Sikorsky S-76C quoted at $6,950. The flight from Manhattan takes about 35 to 45 minutes.
Summer traffic out of Manhattan is notorious. A helicopter from the West 30th or East 34th Street heliport lands in East Hampton in about 35 to 45 minutes.
Most Hamptons helicopters are Sikorsky S-76s and Bell 407s, about 90% of the June to August 2026 flights at East Hampton.
A private helicopter suits families and groups of up to six who want their own departure time, door-to-door connections and room for bags. Shared seats limit you to a carry-on and a personal item.
For a jet instead, Westhampton's Gabreski Airport has a 9,002 ft runway. See private jets from New York.
Sources:Blade: Hamptons by helicopterBlade: 2026 Hamptons passesBlade: NYC private charter guideBlade: NYC to the Hamptons guideEast Hampton Star, 8 Oct 2026: helicopter traffic in 2026AirNav: KFOK Francis S. Gabreski
Shared seats or a private helicopter
| Option | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Hamptons Summer Pass | $3,375, then $795 per seat | Season 21 May to 8 September 2026; Bell 407 or seaplane |
| Blade Southampton Pass | $1,500, then $595 per seat each way | Southampton only |
| Blade Montauk Sky Pass | $695, then $495 per flight | Grand Caravan aircraft |
| Private helicopter | About $4,500 to $8,000 per flight | Whole helicopter; night surcharge 8 PM to 8 AM; waiting $250 per 10 minutes |
| Sikorsky S-76C, private | $6,950 per flight | With Blade's $25,000 annual 180 Pass |
Prices from Blade's 2026 pass and charter guides. Landing fees run $75 to $150 at Manhattan heliports and $200 to $350 at East Hampton.
Sources:Blade: 2026 Hamptons passesBlade: NYC private charter guideBlade: helicopter charter cost guide
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Hamptons airports and heliports in 2026
- Runway or pad
- 4,255 ft and 2,060 ft runways
- Hours and rules
- Curfew 10 PM to 7 AM, compliance voluntary; tower on summer Saturdays 8 AM to 8 PM
- Fees
- Landing fee for all aircraft
- Runway or pad
- One 44 x 44 ft pad
- Hours and rules
- Noise-sensitive; no idling or waiting on the pad
- Fees
- $150 under 5,000 lb, $200 at 5,000 lb and over
- Runway or pad
- 3,246 ft runway
- Hours and rules
- Attended April to October in daylight; prior permission for jets, and for helicopters at night
- Fees
- Landing fee
- Runway or pad
- 9,002 ft runway
- Hours and rules
- Tower 7 AM to 11 PM; voluntary noise abatement
- Fees
- Landing fee
Sources:AirNav: KJPX East HamptonTown of East Hampton: 2026 helicopter arrival and departure routesAirNav: 87N Southampton HeliportAirNav: KMTP MontaukAirNav: KFOK Francis S. Gabreski
East Hampton in 2026
- Helicopter operations at East Hampton rose 26.9% to 4,308 between June and August 2026.
- Flights in curfew hours rose 30% to 155; the curfew remains voluntary and the town added no new restrictions.
- The FAA's mandatory North Shore Helicopter Route expired on 29 July 2026.
- The town's 2022 plan to close and reopen the airport as private and by permission only was blocked; an appeals court ruled against the town in April 2024.
- Arrivals use the town's published routes: Echo off the North Shore, November and Sierra off the South Shore.
Sources:East Hampton Star, 8 Oct 2026: helicopter traffic in 2026NBAA: East Hampton Airport (JPX)Town of East Hampton: 2026 helicopter arrival and departure routes
US helicopter charter rates by type
Published estimates disagree, so treat these as ranges. Every private flight is quoted on route, positioning and waiting time.
- Passengers
- Up to 3
- Per hour
- About $470 to $900
- Good for
- Short scenic hops
- Passengers
- Up to 6
- Per hour
- About $1,400 to $3,500
- Good for
- Island and resort transfers
- Passengers
- Up to 6 or 7
- Per hour
- About $1,800 to $3,500
- Good for
- Tours, with a wide-view cabin
- Passengers
- Up to 6
- Per hour
- About $2,100 to $6,000
- Good for
- Twin-engine executive transfers
- Passengers
- Up to 6 to 8
- Per hour
- About $3,500 to $6,000
- Good for
- Hamptons and long over-water legs
Ranges from Blade's 2026 cost guide, Jettly (2026) and other published estimates. Repositioning often adds 50 to 100% of the one-way rate.
Sources:Blade: helicopter charter cost guideJettly, Sep 2026: helicopter rental prices
Helicopters on the Hamptons run
About 90% of 2026 summer flights at East Hampton were Sikorsky S-76s or Bell 407s.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much is a helicopter from NYC to the Hamptons?+
Shared seats from $795 each way in 2026, or about $4,500 to $8,000 for a private helicopter.
How long is the helicopter from Manhattan to East Hampton?+
About 35 to 45 minutes.
Which Manhattan heliports do Hamptons helicopters use?+
West 30th Street and East 34th Street for Blade, and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6 for some charters.
Does East Hampton Airport have a curfew in 2026?+
There is a 10 PM to 7 AM curfew, but compliance is voluntary and no new restrictions were imposed in 2026.
Can a helicopter land in Southampton or Montauk?+
Yes. Southampton has a single-pad village heliport, and Montauk Airport accepts helicopters, with prior permission needed at night.
How much luggage can I bring?+
Shared seats allow a carry-on and a personal item. A private helicopter carries more, depending on passengers and weight.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 13 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Blade: Hamptons by helicopter
- 2.Blade: 2026 Hamptons passes
- 3.Blade: NYC private charter guide
- 4.Blade: NYC to the Hamptons guide
- 5.East Hampton Star, 8 Oct 2026: helicopter traffic in 2026
- 6.AirNav: KFOK Francis S. Gabreski
- 7.Blade: helicopter charter cost guide
- 8.AirNav: KJPX East Hampton
- 9.Town of East Hampton: 2026 helicopter arrival and departure routes
- 10.AirNav: 87N Southampton Heliport
- 11.AirNav: KMTP Montauk
- 12.NBAA: East Hampton Airport (JPX)
- 13.Jettly, Sep 2026: helicopter rental prices
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