Experiences
Sightseeing Flights
Sighteeing Flights from Manston or Rochester
Operating between March and September from Manston or Rochester, these flights take in a tour of the local area. There are a range of different flights on offer showcasing the best of Kent’s countryside and coastline, castles, landmarks, towns and cities.
- Shared Sightseeing Flights operate once a month from our bases at either Manston or Rochester.
- Helicopter sightseeing flight in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter.
- Choose from a 10, 20, 30 or 40 minute flight duration.
- You will form part of a group of up to 4 participants.
- Exclusive (private) flights also available 7 days a week all year from Manston only, subject to availability.
Flights from Manston
Although now closed to commercial traffic, Manston Airport has been an airport since the First World War. Located in North East Kent, we operate from a purpose-built hangar on the north side of the airport. We run sightseeing tours from Manston generally on the first weekend of the month. Once you have your voucher, give us a ring and we will arrange the time and date that suits you. The flight will be in a shared aircraft and, although we will always endeavour to fly you on the route that you would prefer, we may need to follow the route decided by the pilot on the day.
Choose from 4 pre-set tours - click on any one for detail. Alternatively, charter an exclusive flight for yourself and up to 3 guests!
Local Tour
20 minutes
Local Tour - 20 Minutes
See the delights of the coastline from Margate around to Pegwell Bay. Fly over the fantastic beaches including Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Viking Bay as well as the coastal towns of Broadstairs, Ramsgate. If the time of year is right, maybe see the seals off the Goodwin Sands on your way back to Manston.
Dover Tour
30 Minutes
Dover Tour - 30 Minutes
See the delights of the coastline from Margate around to Pegwell Bay. Fly over the fantastic beaches including Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Viking Bay as well as the coastal towns of Broadstairs, Ramsgate. If the time of year is right, maybe see the seals off the Goodwin Sands on your way back to Manston.
Whitstable/Canterbury Tour
30 Minutes
Whitstable and Canterbury Tour
~ 30 Minutes ~
Following the North Kent coast, past the historic twin towers and Roman fort at Reculver, flying over the picturesque seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable, before turning inland to take in the sights of Canterbury and the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral
Dover, Canterbury, Whitstable
40 minutes
Dover, Canterbury and Whitstable
40 Minutes
Follow the Dover tour to the port before turning inland to follow the A2 along the edge of the beautiful Kent Downs to the historic city of Canterbury. Pick up the North Kent Coast on the way back to Manston and see the seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay and finally the historic Roman landmark of the Reculver Towers.
Exclusive Flights
Why not book the whole aircraft for an exclusive tour with your friends and family?
Allowing up to 4 people, exclusive tours run from Manston on any day of the week. You can follow one of the sightseeing routes or, if you would prefer, the route can be tailored to your own wishes.
We operate 10, 20, 30 or 40 minute exclusive tours.
Flights from Rochester
In use for aviation since 1934, Rochester Airport is well placed in North West Kent with easy access to the M2 and M25 motorways. We run sightseeing tours from Rochester generally on the last weekend of the month.
Once you have your voucher, give us a ring and we will arrange the time and date that suits you. The flight will be in a shared aircraft and, although we will always endeavour to fly you on the route that you would prefer, we may need to follow the route decided by the pilot on the day.
See Kent’s maritime and industrial heritage Take a tour of castles, historic houses and gardens Take a bird’s eye view of the countryside and find out why Kent is known as the Garden of England Marvel over modern Kent – See the QEII bridge carrying M25 traffic across the Thames Estuary or see one of Europe’s largest shopping centres - Bluewater from the air. Brands Hatch is always a popular destination and a great sight from the air.
Brands Hatch
20 minutes
Brands Hatch – 20 Minutes
Giving you a birds eye view of the racing circuit, the route will fly over Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Brands Hatch and the Historic Dockyard at Chatham
QE2 Bridge and Bluewater
30 Minutes
QE2 Bridge and Bluewater – 30 Minutes
Take in numerous well-known sights including Rochester Castle and Cathedral, the Historic Dockyard at Chatham, M25 and the QE2 Bridge, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Eynsford Castle, Lullingstone Castle and Brands Hatch Race Circuit
Leeds Castle and Medway Coast
30 Minutes
Leeds Castle and Medway Coast
~ 30 Minutes ~
A North-West Kent tour taking in the major sights of the area including Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Cooling Castle, Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chilston Park, the world renowned Leeds Castle and the town of Maidstone.
North West Kent Tour
40 minutes
North West Kent Tour
40 Minutes
A longer version of the above Leeds Castle tour covering Leeds Castle & Medway Coast - including Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chilston Park Hotel, Leeds Castle & Maidstone and return via Brands Hatch Circuit.