Fly above Normandy's hallowed coastline in a private plane
Overview
UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane.
Discover the stunning Normandy region from above with a local private pilot who shares his passion for aviation and area with you.
Plan the flight route with your pilot while adhering to local safety guidelines, meeting directly at Caen-Carpiquet or Falaise-Monts d'Éraines aerodrome.
Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit.
After booking, we will match you with a pilot, and send you all flight details when confirmed.
Departure airfields can't be chosen beforehand as it depends on pilot and aircraft availability.
Experience time capped at 4 hours for flexibility, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot.
Safety is our top priority! To ensure a smooth booking process, we request essential security details. Missing one detail could delay matching you with a pilot, so stay connected with us once you’ve booked.
What's Included
- Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special
- Access a private and exclusive airclub
- Pilot Headset
- 45-min Private Sightseeing Flight
- Transportation to/from the airfield
Meeting Location
Route de Caumont
14650 Carpiquet, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie) (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Total flying duration: 45 minutes of pure joy, we capped the total experience time at 4 hours to maximise your chance of flying, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot.
- Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit.
- The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot and the aircraft. So book a time frame and let us know your flexible hours/days after the reservation
- Not a helicopter ride – it's an authentic aeroplane experience
- Full name/Date of birth/WeiExtra Availability of each passenger is required once upon booking for security reasons
- This is a non-commercial flight operated under EASA cost-sharing rules and each flight is insured by Allianz through Wingly. Flights are performed with the utmost safety in mind including pre-flight checks, but please note that the flights don’t have the same safety rules as a commercial flight.
- Passengers could reschedule or choose to receive a full refund in case of weather cancellation.
- Passengers over 95kg, enquire before booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110321P96
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special.
- Access a private and exclusive airclub.
- Pilot Headset.
- 45-min Private Sightseeing Flight.
- Transportation to/from the airfield.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fly above Normandy's hallowed coastline in a private plane is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Total flying duration: 45 minutes of pure joy, we capped the total experience time at 4 hours to maximise your chance of flying, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot.
- Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit.
- The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot and the aircraft. So book a time frame and let us know your flexible hours/days after the reservation
- Not a helicopter ride – it's an authentic aeroplane experience
- Full name/Date of birth/WeiExtra Availability of each passenger is required once upon booking for security reasons
- This is a non-commercial flight operated under EASA cost-sharing rules and each flight is insured by Allianz through Wingly. Flights are performed with the utmost safety in mind including pre-flight checks, but please note that the flights don’t have the same safety rules as a commercial flight.
- Passengers could reschedule or choose to receive a full refund in case of weather cancellation.
- Passengers over 95kg, enquire before booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fly above Normandy’s hallowed coastline in a private plane will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special
- Access a private and exclusive airclub
- Pilot Headset
- 45-min Private Sightseeing Flight
- Transportation to/from the airfield
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Total flying duration: 45 minutes of pure joy, we capped the total experience time at 4 hours to maximise your chance of flying, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot.
- Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit.
- The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot and the aircraft. So book a time frame and let us know your flexible hours/days after the reservation
- Not a helicopter ride – it's an authentic aeroplane experience
- Full name/Date of birth/WeiExtra Availability of each passenger is required once upon booking for security reasons
- This is a non-commercial flight operated under EASA cost-sharing rules and each flight is insured by Allianz through Wingly. Flights are performed with the utmost safety in mind including pre-flight checks, but please note that the flights don’t have the same safety rules as a commercial flight.
- Passengers could reschedule or choose to receive a full refund in case of weather cancellation.
- Passengers over 95kg, enquire before booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
