Strip Highlights Night Flight

Strip Highlights Night Flight

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated September 2026

A short night helicopter flight over the neon Las Vegas Strip with Papillon, flown in a wrap-around-glass ECO-Star from the operator's own terminal on Koval Lane.

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Strip Highlights Night Flight
Strip Highlights Night Flight
Strip Highlights Night Flight

Is Strip Highlights Night Flight Worth It? Review & Booking

The Strip Highlights Night Flight is a short evening helicopter tour run by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, one of the region's longest-running air-tour operators. It lifts off from Papillon's private terminal on Koval Lane, just east of the Strip, and loops over the lit-up Las Vegas skyline after dark.

You fly over the Bellagio fountains, the Paris Eiffel Tower replica, the Luxor pyramid and its light beam, Sphere, Allegiant Stadium, New York-New York and the neon of Downtown, aboard an Airbus ECO-Star EC-130 with wrap-around glass and theater-style seating. The pilot narrates the route, and a front-seat upgrade can be requested for an extra fee when one is available.

Go in knowing the ratio: actual air time is only about 10-15 minutes, and getting out to Koval Lane, checking in and sitting through the safety briefing fills out the rest of the evening. Papillon's own fare for this flight does not include hotel transfers, so budget a ride each way unless the package you book bundles one. Nothing is served on board, seat position is luck of the draw unless you pay for the front, and summer haze or wind can soften the view or cancel the flight. For couples, first-timers and anyone after a bucket-list photo of the neon from above, though, it delivers a genuinely memorable few minutes.

Insider tipBook a slot late enough that you lift off in full darkness, and sort your ride to Koval Lane before the day: this fare doesn't include hotel transfers, and getting a car back from an off-Strip terminal late in the evening can take a while.
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Location

Las Vegas Strip

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Frequently asked questions

How long are you actually in the air?

Only about 10-15 minutes. The rest of the evening is getting to the terminal, checking in and the safety briefing, so set expectations if you were picturing a long flight.

Do I need to get myself to the terminal?

Yes for this flight. Papillon's Strip Highlights fare does not include hotel transfers, so plan a ride out to 5060 Koval Lane and another one back. Round-trip hotel transportation is bundled with Papillon's Grand Canyon tours instead, so check exactly what your booking covers.

What time is best for the night flight?

Evening slots run through the night, and the neon is the whole point, so pick a departure late enough that you lift off in full darkness rather than at dusk.

Are there extra charges on top of the ticket?

Papillon may add a per-person fuel surcharge at check-in when aviation fuel prices are high, and the amount varies by tour package. The front-seat upgrade is a separate paid request, confirmed at check-in.

Will I get a good window seat?

Every seat on the EC-130 has wrap-around glass, but the two front seats have the best forward view. Seating is assigned after the weigh-in for aircraft balance, and the front seat is a request-only paid upgrade that is never guaranteed.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Flights can be delayed or canceled for high wind, storms or poor visibility. In summer, evening haze can soften the neon even when the flight goes ahead, so a clear, calm night is worth waiting for.
Rating

4.6

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PriceFrom $124
DurationAbout 2 hours
DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Departure times5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm, 9:30pm, 10:00pm
WhereLas Vegas Strip
Meeting PointPapillon's private helicopter terminal at 5060 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, just east of the Strip. Check-in and the weigh-in both happen there, so arrive with time in hand; your confirmation gives the exact check-in time.
Hotel TransfersNot included on Papillon's own fare for this flight, so you make your own way to Koval Lane and back. Papillon does include round-trip hotel transportation on its Grand Canyon tours from this terminal, and private transfer upgrades can be bought separately.
Time in AirApproximately 10-15 minutes of actual flight over the Strip.
Total DurationAllow roughly two hours once you count getting to the terminal, check-in and the safety briefing. The flight itself is the short part.
AircraftAirbus ECO-Star EC-130 with wrap-around glass and theater-style seating. A front-seat upgrade can be requested for an extra fee, confirmed at check-in and subject to availability.
IncludedNarrated commentary from the pilot during the flight. No food or drink is listed with this fare.
MealNone.
Extra feesA per-person fuel surcharge may be collected at check-in when aviation fuel prices are high; the amount varies by tour package. The front-seat upgrade is charged separately.
ID RequirementsGuests 16 and older need valid government-issued photo ID. Children under 15 cannot fly alone and must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
Weight PolicyAll passengers are electronically weighed at check-in and seating is assigned for aircraft balance. Guests weighing 300 pounds or more must buy an additional comfort seat, charged at a reduced rate at check-in.
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