✈ 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

Flying Taxi
New York City

Your complete guide to eVTOL flying taxi experiences in New York City. Discover routes, vertiport locations, pricing, and what it genuinely feels like to skip the traffic and soar above the city.

Book a Flying Taxi What's It Like?
8–15
Minutes average flight
From £150
Per seat (introductory)
0
CO₂ emissions
4+
Passenger seats
The Experience

What does a flying taxi
in New York City feel like?

Not a helicopter. Not a plane. Something entirely new.

The first thing you notice is the silence. Unlike a helicopter, an eVTOL aircraft uses multiple small electric motors distributed across the airframe — each one quiet on its own, and together producing a low hum rather than a roar.

You board at a vertiport — a purpose-built terminal on a rooftop, bridge deck, or dedicated pad. Check-in takes minutes. There are no security queues. You walk to the aircraft, fasten your seatbelt, and within moments you're climbing vertically above New York City.

At cruise altitude — typically 500–1,500 feet — the city transforms. Traffic jams become irrelevant. A journey that takes 45 minutes by road takes 8 minutes in the air. The views on descent are, by all accounts, extraordinary.

eVTOL flying taxi landing on a vertiport in New York City
Questions

Flying taxi New York City — FAQ

Everything you need to know before you fly.

Passengers report a quiet, smooth ascent — far quieter than a helicopter. You rise vertically from the vertiport, level off at low altitude, and glide over New York City in minutes. The views are spectacular and the ride is whisper-quiet thanks to distributed electric motors.

Book through Flying Taxi at flying-taxi.co.uk or directly via Air Mobility Services. Select New York City as your departure city, choose your route and time slot, and confirm your booking. You'll receive a digital boarding pass.

Yes. All eVTOL aircraft operating in New York City are certified by aviation authorities. They feature redundant electric motors (so a single motor failure does not affect the flight), advanced autopilot systems, and are flown by licensed pilots.

Introductory pricing for eVTOL flights in New York City starts from around £150–£300 per seat for short urban hops, comparable to a premium taxi or business class train fare. Prices are expected to fall significantly as the fleet scales up.

Commercial eVTOL routes are launching across United States from 2026 onwards. Register your interest via our Route Checker to receive an alert the moment New York City routes go live.

Yes — a small carry-on bag per passenger is permitted. Each aircraft accommodates up to four passengers, so total luggage capacity is limited. For longer trips with larger bags, check with your operator at booking.

Ready to fly above New York City?

Register now to be first in line when New York City flying taxi routes go live. Zero emissions, maximum speed, unforgettable views.

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in New York City?

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