Aoraki / Mount Cook Glacier 45-Minute Ski Plane and Helicopter Tour

This shared combo spends about 45 minutes combining a ski plane and a helicopter over Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. One aircraft takes you out through the Tasman Valley, past Aoraki / Mount Cook and over Tasman Terminal Lake; you land on the Tasman Glacier when conditions allow, shut down for quiet alpine time, switch aircraft on the snow, and return on the other type. On-snow time is typically about 10–15 minutes on the snow when a landing happens. You fly past and beside the peak — not across its tip and not onto its summit. The price is from NZ$599 per person. A child price may apply. This flight needs a higher minimum (8 passengers) before it operates. Meet at Mount Cook Airport on State Highway 80, about a five-minute drive before Aoraki / Mount Cook Village. Free car parking is available at the airport. There is no hotel pickup — make your own way. The same airport is used for check-in, takeoff and return. The exact flight time is confirmed after booking. Check-in typically closes 30 minutes before departure. Wear a warm jacket and shoes suitable for standing on snow; bring sunglasses and a camera. Drones and selfie sticks are not allowed. Children of all ages are welcome and must fly with an adult. Infants may sit on a caregiver’s lap; a seat is still allocated and charged. Individual passenger weight is generally limited to about 116 kg for aircraft balance; guests may be weighed at check-in. Flights are sold year-round, weather permitting — check availability for dates and start times. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Mountain weather changes quickly. Flights and snow or glacier landings depend on visibility and surface conditions. If a flight cannot operate, you can usually reschedule or claim a refund under the free-cancellation and weather policy on your booking. Prefer a short alpine helicopter without the glacier changeover? See the Tasman 25-minute helicopter. For ski-plane only onto the Tasman, see the Glacier Highlights ski-plane tour. Live prices are shown when you book. See all 3 flights on the Aoraki / Mount Cook hub.