Mount Cook Glacier Flight

Short Alpine Landing Flights

A small helicopter landed on a flat shelf of the Mueller Glacier, rotor still turning, two passengers seen from behind stepping onto the snow.

Three flights, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $196 to $350.73.

Helicopter flights with an alpine landing here run 25 to 35 minutes total and cost from $196.00 to $350.73 per person. The three flights depart from different points around Aoraki / Mount Cook: Mount Cook Airport, Glacier Helicopters on Bowen Drive, and Glentanner Park. All are shared helicopters rather than private charters, and weather on the day decides whether a flight departs and where it can land.

Common Questions

How Much Do The Flights Cost?

The 25-minute Alpine Landing flight starts at $196.00 per person, the 30-minute Alpine Landing at $221.00 per person, and the 35-minute Alpine Explorer at $350.73 per person. None of the prices vary with group size. Each is a shared flight rather than a private charter.

How Long Is Each Flight?

Total times are 25, 30, and 35 minutes. The Alpine Explorer, the longest of the three, includes 10 minutes on the snow within its 35 minutes. The route and the landing itself depend on conditions on the day.

What Is Included And What Should You Check Before Booking?

Each fare covers the helicopter flight, and all three flights come with free cancellation. Pickup is not included on the 30-minute flight from Bowen Drive, and the other two do not state pickup either way. Check the weight limits, 116 kg on the 25-minute flight and 125 kg on the Alpine Explorer, and note the three depart from different locations.

How Do You Choose Between The Three Flights?

The 25-minute flight from Mount Cook Airport is the shortest and cheapest at $196.00, rated 4.8 from 536 reviews. The 30-minute flight from Bowen Drive rates 4.9 from 50 reviews. The Alpine Explorer, 4.2 from 27 reviews, carries a maximum of 6 passengers and has the longest total duration at 35 minutes, with about 10 of those spent on the snow.

Compare The Three Flights Side By Side

TourLengthFromRating
Alpine Landing, 25 Minutes25 minutes$196 per person★ 4.8 (536)
Alpine Landing, 30 Minutes30 minutes$221 per person★ 4.9 (50)
Alpine Explorer, 35 Minutes35 minutes$350.73 per person★ 4.2 (27)

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