The Best LEGO Airplane & Helicopter Sets to Buy in 2024

Discovering the secret of flight remains one of humankind's most outstanding achievements, thrilling engineering enthusiasts with decades of aviation progress and design innovation.

From real-world jet engine planes to industrial and emergency helicopters and sci-fi/fantasy offerings, there are more flying machines in the LEGO catalogue than you can fill a hangar with. But which are the best aeroplane and helicopter sets to buy in 2024?

Join us as we count down a few of our favourite models still available on LEGO Online and on the resale market. These mechanical "˜birds of the sky' are the perfect LEGO sets to collect or display as part of a LEGO City build, aviation collection, or diorama.

LEGO Icons Concorde 10318

$199.99

Let's start with one of the best. The LEGO Icons Concorde has been well-received by the LEGO fan community and is considered a first-class LEGO set for adult collectors. The design includes a tiltable drooped nose and visor (which can switch between take-off and flight mode) and all the decals associated with the legendary, now-decommissioned supersonic jet.

At the time of writing, there is an over two-week wait for the model to ship on the LEGO website, so don't miss out and let this set retire before you have a chance to buy it.

Need a display case or stand for your LEGO Concorde? Check out the full range of display products at iDisplayit, which includes a case with a printed background, a specialised wall-mounted option, and a transparent stand.

LEGO City Passenger airplane 60367

$119.99

Here's one primarily aimed at KFOLs and younger LEGO builders, but which would make a smart addition to anyone's city build. Replacing the retired LEGO 60262 Passenger airplane, last year's 2023 model update includes a full cast of minifigures and plenty of useful airport vehicles and accessories.

LEGO Technic Firefighter Aircraft 42152

$99.99

This LEGO Technic aeroplane offers LEGO fans a firm (but not impossible) engineering challenge to recreate a specialised emergency scout and response craft used in real firefighting operations. The hatches open to drop "˜water' elements, and the vintage-style propellors and vivid red and yellow colour scheme combine to create a unique plane to enhance any collection.

LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter

$209.99

For a real Technic challenge, pick up this search-and-rescue helicopter. This intricately detailed model features complex functions to work the rear and main rotor propellors (which can also be operated with a motor). It also includes a retractable landing gear and winch. Similar to the fire-fighter plane, the bright red, yellow and white colour scheme makes it an epic helicopter to showcase on a shelf or similar flat surface.

Make sure you grab this clear acrylic display case to exhibit the model in.

Fighter Plane Chase 77012

$34.99

You don't just have to be an Indiana Jones fan to buy this chase scene set "“ the World War Two-era fighter plane included with the set makes a thrilling addition to any collection for history enthusiasts and movie buffs. The plane is actually based on a Swiss Pilatus P-2 training plane, which was the closest to a real German single-seat Messerschmitt Bf 109 the film's production team could get when The Last Crusade was shot on location.

LEGO City Airport Air Show 60103

Retired

We couldn't resist putting this now-retired set on our list, as it offers a fantastic chance to obtain three aeroplane models in addition to some smart pilot minifigures and a handy hangar. The set is still affordable on resale sites, and the unique, airshow-style plane designs make it an exceptional trio to obtain.

LEGO Marvel X-Men X-Jet 76281

$84.99

Sadly, this is not a real-world plane, though we wish it was! For anyone who grew up in the 90s, this is a fantastic gift as it recreates the version of the iconic X-Jet as seen in the X-Men '97 animated series, which recently saw a new season arrive after over a decade off-air.

LEGO Marvel The Avengers Quinjet 76248

$99.99

If Marvel's Avengers is more your vibe, then grab the epic brick-built Quinjet, which comes with fun Loki, Captain America, and Thor minifigures.

The Avengers Quinjet Display Case for LEGO 76248 also offers a stylish and practical way to keep your model dust-free and protected from accidental knocks, using contemporary KDF fittings for easy product assembly.