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Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf in the background

Flight Log · No. 01 · Rio de Janeiro

Discover Rio de Janeiro in true exclusivity.

Exclusive panoramic helicopter flights. See Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) and Copacabana from above, on private flights departing from Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

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Maximum safetyExperienced pilots

Departure — Recreio dos Bandeirantes · 22.98°S 43.46°W

Why FlyUp

Why FlyUp

  • Safety first

    Rigorous protocols and serviced aircraft — your peace of mind comes first.

  • Experienced pilots

    Captains with thousands of flight hours over Rio.

  • Premium experience

    Concierge service, from first contact to landing.

  • Personalized service

    Every flight is planned around you: time, route and pace.

The flights

Four ways to see Rio from above

Routes crafted in detail, from the essential to the complete. Pick your duration and aircraft — we handle the rest.

Classic Rio Tour — aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
No. 0125–30 min

Classic Rio Tour

The essential Rio in a single, unforgettable glance.

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) · Praia de Copacabana (Copacabana Beach) · Praia de Ipanema (Ipanema Beach) · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon)…

Route · 17

Praia do Recreio · Praia da Reserva · Praias da Barra da Tijuca · Praia da Joatinga · Pedra da Gávea · Praia de São Conrado · Praia do Leblon · Praia de Ipanema · Praia do Arpoador · Forte de Copacabana · Praia de Copacabana · Vista do Pão de Açúcar · Cristo Redentor · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas · Jockey Club · Jardim Botânico · Floresta da Tijuca

Robinson R44

up to 3 passengers

R$900

Per person · R$2,700 total flight

Bell Jet Ranger

up to 4 passengers

R$900

Per person · R$3,600 total flight

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Exclusive
Classic Doors Off Rio Tour — aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
No. 0225–30 min

Classic Doors Off Rio Tour

Doors off

The essential Rio like you've never seen it. More freedom, more thrill. (doors off)

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) · Praia de Copacabana (Copacabana Beach) · Praia de Ipanema (Ipanema Beach) · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon)…

Route · 17

Praia do Recreio · Praia da Reserva · Praias da Barra da Tijuca · Praia da Joatinga · Pedra da Gávea · Praia de São Conrado · Praia do Leblon · Praia de Ipanema · Praia do Arpoador · Forte de Copacabana · Praia de Copacabana · Vista do Pão de Açúcar · Cristo Redentor · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas · Jockey Club · Jardim Botânico · Floresta da Tijuca

Robinson R44

up to 3 passengers

R$1,450

Per person · R$4,350 total flight

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Deluxe Rio Tour — aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
No. 0335–45 min

Deluxe Rio Tour

More time. More landscapes. A complete experience.

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) · Praia de Ipanema (Ipanema Beach) · Estádio do Maracanã (Maracanã Stadium) · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon)…

Route · 22

Praia do Recreio · Praia da Reserva · Praias da Barra da Tijuca · Praia da Joatinga · Pedra da Gávea · Praia de São Conrado · Morro Dois Irmãos · Praia do Leblon · Praia de Ipanema · Praia do Arpoador · Forte de Copacabana · Vista do Pão de Açúcar · Praia de Botafogo · Aterro do Flamengo · Arcos da Lapa · Museu do Amanhã · Estádio do Maracanã · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas · Jockey Club · Jardim Botânico · Cristo Redentor · Floresta da Tijuca

Robinson R44

up to 3 passengers

R$1,500

Per person · R$4,500 total flight

Bell Jet Ranger

up to 4 passengers

R$1,450

Per person · R$5,800 total flight

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VIP Rio Tour — aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
No. 0455–60 min

VIP Rio Tour

The ultimate Rio! For a truly unforgettable experience.

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) · Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) · Praia de Ipanema (Ipanema Beach) · Estádio do Maracanã (Maracanã Stadium)…

Route · 30

Praia da Reserva · Praias da Barra da Tijuca · Praia da Joatinga · Pedra da Gávea · Praia de São Conrado · Morro Dois Irmãos · Praia do Leblon · Praia de Ipanema · Praia do Arpoador · Forte de Copacabana · Praia Vermelha · Pão de Açúcar · Cristo Redentor · Praia de Botafogo · Aterro do Flamengo · Arcos da Lapa · Sambódromo · Museu do Amanhã · Estádio do Maracanã · Praia de Niterói · Fortaleza de Santa Cruz · Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC) · Praia das Flechas · Praia de Grumari · Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas · Jockey Club · Jardim Botânico · Floresta da Tijuca · Praia da Macumba · Parque Olímpico

Robinson R44

up to 3 passengers

R$2,500

Per person · R$7,500 total flight

Bell Jet Ranger

up to 4 passengers

R$2,450

Per person · R$9,800 total flight

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Compare

Which flight is yours?

No. 01Classic Rio TourNo. 02Classic Doors Off Rio TourExclusiveNo. 03Deluxe Rio TourNo. 04VIP Rio Tour
Duration25–30 min25–30 min35–45 min55–60 min
Points on the route17172230
AircraftRobinson R44 · BellRobinson R44Robinson R44 · BellRobinson R44 · Bell
Doors off———
From (per person)R$900R$1,450R$1,450R$2,450
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The fleet

Premium aircraft, rigorous maintenance

Robinson R44 — The fleet

Robinson R44

up to 3 passengers

The classic of panoramic flights. Agile and with excellent visibility, the Robinson R44 carries up to 3 passengers in comfort, with wide windows — ideal to feel Rio up close.

  • 3 passengers
  • Panoramic windows
  • Rigorous maintenance
Bell Jet Ranger — The fleet

Bell Jet Ranger

up to 4 passengers

More room, more presence. The Bell Jet Ranger seats up to 4 passengers in a spacious cabin with smooth stability — the premium flight for groups and special occasions.

  • 4 passengers
  • Panoramic windows
  • Rigorous maintenance

The route from above

Fly over Rio's icons

From Recreio to Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), the route threads the postcards you only truly grasp from above.

Departure · Praia do RecreioPraias da Barra da TijucaPedra da GáveaPraia de São ConradoPraia de IpanemaForte de CopacabanaPão de AçúcarCristo Redentor
  • ◦ Praia do Recreio
  • ◦ Praias da Barra da Tijuca
  • ◦ Pedra da Gávea
  • ◦ Praia de São Conrado
  • ◦ Praia de Ipanema (Ipanema Beach)
  • ◦ Forte de Copacabana
  • ◦ Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)
  • ◦ Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer)

Gallery

The Rio few get to see

Every flight yields images that look like a film set. Real photos go here.

The experience

Your flight day, no mystery

  1. 01

    Booking

    Pick your tour and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm date, time and aircraft.

  2. 02

    Confirmation

    You get every detail: meeting point, duration and what to bring.

  3. 03

    Boarding at Recreio

    Arrive at the helipad in Recreio dos Bandeirantes for a safety briefing with the pilot.

  4. 04

    The flight

    Lift off. Rio opens up below — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches and forest.

  5. 05

    Keepsake

    Take the experience home: photos and video of your flight (optional).

Capture it all from above

Add the aerial photo and video package of your flight and take home far more than the memory.

I want the photo package

Who flew

The experience, in their own words

“I took my wife to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and it was the best choice we could have made. Seeing Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf from above, side by side, is something you never forget. The pilot was incredibly attentive and made us feel completely at ease. We will definitely be back!”
Ricardo e Fernanda M., São Paulo · VIP Rio Tour
“We added this to our Brazil trip on a whim and it turned out to be the highlight of the entire vacation. Seeing Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf from the air is something photos just can't capture. Booking over WhatsApp was effortless and our pilot's English was perfect. Worth every penny!”
Sarah & Michael K., Austin, USA · Deluxe Rio Tour
“I'm a Carioca; I've lived here for over 30 years and I had never seen my city like this. I'll admit I got emotional when we flew past Christ the Redeemer. FlyUp thought of every detail, from the briefing to the landing. I highly recommend it.”
Marcelo T., Rio de Janeiro · Deluxe Rio Tour
“Did the doors-off flight and what an absolute thrill! As a keen photographer, I came away with shots of Rio I'll treasure forever — completely unobstructed views over the beaches and the mountains. Felt safe the whole time. Can't recommend the team highly enough.”
James W., London, UK · Classic Doors Off Rio Tour
“I'm afraid of heights and was really nervous before boarding. But the team's professionalism put me completely at ease — the pilot talked with me, explained every step, and the flight was smooth from start to finish. I overcame my fear with the most beautiful view in the world.”
Camila S., Rio de Janeiro · Classic Rio Tour
“Hands down the best thing we did in Rio. The whole crew looked after us from the first message right through to landing back at Recreio. Flying past Copacabana and Ipanema with the city stretched out below was unreal. If you're visiting Rio, just do it — you won't regret it.”
Emma T., Sydney, Australia · Classic Rio Tour
“I planned my marriage proposal during the VIP flight and it couldn't have gone better. Flying over Christ the Redeemer and asking for her hand up there… no words. The team helped me arrange every last detail, in complete secrecy. Forever grateful!”
André P., Brasília · VIP Rio Tour
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Frequently asked

Everything you need to know before you fly

Where do the flights depart from?

All flights depart from Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in Rio’s West Zone. On confirmation we send the exact meeting point and access directions.

How many people can fly at once?

The Robinson R44 carries up to 3 passengers and the Bell Jet Ranger up to 4. The price is per flight (private to your group), with the per-person price shown for each tour.

Do I need prior experience or any documents?

No experience is required. Just bring a photo ID. Before take-off, the pilot gives a short safety briefing.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

Safety comes first. If conditions don’t allow a safe flight, we reschedule for another date at no extra cost.

Is the doors-off (Doors Off) flight safe?

Yes. Doors Off follows the same safety protocol, with harnesses and specific guidance — only with a sense of freedom and a fully open view for photos.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends and in high season, when slots fill up faster. Message us on WhatsApp to check availability.

Can children fly?

Yes, accompanied by a responsible adult. Talk to us about the child’s age so we can advise the best setup and ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.

Which languages do you offer service in?

We offer service in Portuguese and English, from first contact to boarding.

Booking

Ready to see Rio from above?

Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll get back with availability and next steps. Booking is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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Service in Portuguese and English

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