33°54′S 18°25′E · V&A Waterfront heliport
Scenic helicopter flights over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Robben Island and Cape Point. Lift off from the V&A Waterfront and book personally with the local team at CPT Tours.
Scenic flights
From a 12-minute hop along the Atlantic Seaboard to the 50-minute grand tour of the Cape of Good Hope, every flight lifts off from the V&A Waterfront. Prices are per person.
Your first taste of Cape Town from the air
A short, exhilarating hop from the Waterfront out over the Atlantic Seaboard, where white sand meets water in every shade of turquoise.
Per person
R2 900
Table Mountain’s dramatic western wall
Fly south along the Atlantic coast to the Twelve Apostles, the jagged sandstone buttresses that tower over Camps Bay.
Per person
R3 800
The Apostles, Hout Bay and a shipwreck
A bigger take on the 12 Apostles flight: on past Llandudno, a loop around Karbonkelberg and a sweep over Hout Bay to the BOS 400 wreck.
Per person
R4 200
History, ocean and a postcard view of the city
Cross Table Bay to circle Robben Island, the World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, then look back at the classic view of Table Mountain.
Per person
R4 300
Atlantic to False Bay and back
One of the most popular flights, crossing the peninsula: over the Constantia winelands to False Bay, then back up the Atlantic coast via Hout Bay.
Per person
R5 500
The grand tour to the Cape of Good Hope
The ultimate Cape flight: the Atlantic beaches, Table Mountain National Park and the Cape of Good Hope, returning over False Bay and the Constantia winelands.
Per person
R10 700
Route map
Pick a flight to see where it goes. The map zooms to the route, draws it and flies it, from the Waterfront heliport and back again.
Showing the Atlantico route.
ROUTE CHART · CPT 03
R4 200 per person
Extended · about 20 minutes in the air
How booking works
Step 01
Pick one of six scenic routes or a premium experience. Not sure which? Ask us and we will help you choose.
Step 02
Fill in the short form and it opens WhatsApp with everything written out. Press send and you are done.
Step 03
Rameez checks availability and confirms your date, time and final price before you pay anything.
Step 04
Arrive at the V&A Waterfront 30 to 45 minutes early with your passport or ID, then enjoy the view.
From the window seat
In a single flight the Cape changes from city to sandy coves to wild cliffs. Here are a few of the views waiting on the other side of the glass.
01 · SEEN ON EVERY FLIGHT
Lift off beside the harbour with Lion’s Head and the city spread out below.
02 · SEEN ON 12 APOSTLES, ATLANTICO, TWO OCEANS
White sand, palm trees and a wall of sandstone peaks rising behind them.
03 · SEEN ON ROBBEN ISLAND
The island where Nelson Mandela was held, out in the blue of Table Bay.
04 · SEEN ON FULL PENINSULA
One of the world’s great coastal roads, carved into the cliffs above the Atlantic.
05 · SEEN ON FULL PENINSULA
Sheer cliffs, a lighthouse and nothing but ocean between you and Antarctica.
06 · SEEN ON FULL PENINSULA
Long white beaches and the surf of Muizenberg on the warmer side of the peninsula.
Booked by locals
CPT Tours is a Cape Town team. This is our backyard.
Why book with us
We are the people behind CPT Tours, and we book every flight personally. You get the same flights and prices, plus someone local looking after you from the first message.
No call centres or chatbots. Message us and talk to someone who knows these flights inside out.
Every scenic flight leaves from the V&A Waterfront, minutes from the city centre and most hotels.
Experienced commercial pilots and a modern, well-maintained fleet led by Airbus helicopters.
Wrap-around glass and raised, forward-facing seats mean nobody is stuck looking at a headrest.
If the weather keeps us on the ground we move your flight, and if we cannot fly you at all you get a full refund.
Add a hotel transfer or one of our Cape Town day tours and let CPT Tours plan the rest.
Premium experiences
Land somewhere extraordinary: lunch among the vines, a picnic on a mountain ridge, a safari or a morning with the sharks. A few favourites from our 16 experiences.
About 3 hours, lunch included
Skip the traffic and fly over the mountains to a Stellenbosch wine estate for a long lunch among the vines.
From, per person R29 000
4 to 5 hours, with 3 to 4 hours on the ground
Fly up the West Coast to Saldanha Bay for mussels and oysters farmed right in front of you, served on the beach.
From, per person R36 000
About 2 hours, with up to 90 minutes on the ground
Land in a private nature reserve above Misty Cliffs, where your pilot sets up a gin bar in the fynbos.
From, per person R17 000
About 3 hours
Fly around Cape Point, land in a private reserve and walk to a mountain-top viewpoint for a gourmet picnic.
From, per person R30 000
About 6 hours, with 2 to 4 hours on the ground
Swap the long drive for a scenic flight to a private game reserve for lunch and a guided game drive.
From, per person R55 000
Full day, 08:30 to about 15:30
An aerial ocean safari past Hermanus to the southern tip of Africa, landing at De Hoop Nature Reserve.
Quote on request
The fleet
Airbus helicopters, among the quietest in the sky, with the Robinson R44 for smaller groups. Explore all five in 3D.
Spin each helicopter round in our 3D hangar. The make and model for your flight depends on group size, weight and availability on the day.
FAQ
The questions we hear most, answered. Anything else, just ask.
All scenic flights depart from the heliport at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. We send the exact meeting point with your confirmation. Please arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your flight. Need a lift? Ask us and we can arrange a transfer from your hotel.
Flights follow a set route rather than a fixed number of minutes, so time in the air depends on the wind on the day. The City Hopper is the shortest and the Full Peninsula is the longest. Ask us on WhatsApp for a guide time for the flight you have in mind.
Yes, every flight and experience needs at least two guests. Solo travellers can join the City Hopper or Atlantico on a shared basis, subject to availability.
Yes, there is no minimum age. Children over two need their own seat. Children aged 7 and under pay 50% when flying with two full-paying adults, and children aged 8 and over pay the adult price.
For safety, the pilot balances every helicopter before take-off. The maximum is 140 kg per seat in the Airbus helicopters and 120 kg per seat in the Robinson R44. If anyone in your group weighs more than 120 kg, please tell us when you book so we can request the right aircraft (a larger helicopter may carry an extra charge).
Seats are allocated by the pilot for weight and balance, so they cannot be reserved in advance. Every seat has a window, and the Airbus cabins have raised, forward-facing seats.
Every guest must bring an original passport or South African ID. Photos and copies are not accepted. Sunglasses and a light layer are a good idea, and cameras are welcome.
Safety always comes first, and the pilots make the final call on the day. If your flight cannot go ahead we will move it to another time that suits you, and if we cannot fly you at all you get a full refund.
No. Table Mountain is a protected nature reserve, so flights enjoy it from the air. Robben Island flights circle the island; landing there is available as a private experience.
Scenic flights can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure; within 24 hours the full price is payable. Experiences, Winelands flights and charters can be cancelled free up to 48 hours before; between 48 and 24 hours 50% is payable, and within 24 hours the full price is payable.
Send us your enquiry and we will confirm availability on WhatsApp, then send you payment details. Your seats are secured once payment is received. Prices are per person in South African rand.
Book your flight
Tell us which flight, when and how many of you. The form writes your WhatsApp message for you, and Rameez replies to confirm availability and the final price.
