Helicopter airport transfers link the London Heliport in Battersea with the capital’s main airports in minutes rather than hours. Road journeys can take up to an hour and a half at peak times, while a helicopter typically needs 8 to 30 minutes, depending on the route. Whether you are heading for a private jet or arriving from one, you save time and travel in private.

Why choose helicopter airport transfers

London’s roads are slow, and its airports sit far from the centre. A helicopter flies the straight line instead. For example, Northolt takes about 12 to 15 minutes, Heathrow 15 to 20 minutes and Luton 22 to 25 minutes. Therefore, a short flight replaces a long drive, and you arrive calm and on time.

Where the airport allows, we can position the helicopter close to your private jet. We agree the arrangements with the airport’s private aviation team. As a result, your party and your bags move between the two aircraft with very little waiting. Our twin-engine helicopters seat one to eight passengers.

How a transfer from Battersea works

You depart from, or arrive at, the London Heliport in Battersea. The heliport stands on the south bank of the Thames, about ten minutes by car from Chelsea and fifteen from Westminster and the City. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Landing at an airport is always subject to the airport’s permission.

  • To arrange helicopter airport transfers, tell us your jet details, your group size and your timings.
  • We confirm the airport, the helicopter and one clear price.
  • We arrange the landing permissions and, if you wish, a car for the road leg.

If your flight to the airports is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather explains how we plan around the conditions.

Plan your helicopter airport transfers

Compare the helicopter fleet and read our guide to helicopter flight times from London. Then check the Battersea Heliport opening hours before you book. Need a jet as well? Visit charter-private-jet.com. Prefer a car for the road leg? Executive Global Travel offers chauffeur airport transfers across London.

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Typical flight times

London Heliport to the main airports

Flight times as quoted on our destination pages. They depend on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.

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Helicopter transfers to NortholtFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports 12 to 15 min
Helicopter transfers to Biggin HillFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports about 15 min
Helicopter transfers to HeathrowFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports 15 to 20 min
Gatwick helicopter transferFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports about 20 min
Helicopter transfers to LutonFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports 22 to 25 min
Helicopter transfers to StanstedFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to the airports 25 to 30 min

How it works

Book your airport transfer in three steps

  1. 1Tell us your flightShare your jet or flight details, your group size and your timings.
  2. 2We plan the transferWe confirm the airport, the helicopter, any car and one clear price.
  3. 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and be at the airport in minutes.
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Questions

Helicopter airport transfers: your questions answered

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How fast is a helicopter transfer from Heathrow to central London?

It typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to the London Heliport, against up to an hour and a half by road at peak times. The exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.

Can a helicopter land next to my private jet?

Where the airport allows, we position the helicopter close to your jet at the airports and agree the arrangements with the airport’s private aviation team. Landing is always subject to the airport’s permission.

Which airports do you fly to?

We fly to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Northolt and Redhill, and to Birmingham, Manchester and other UK airports. Use the links on this page to see each route.

How many passengers can I take?

Our helicopters seat from one to eight passengers. Tell us your group and your luggage, and we confirm the right helicopter.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If your flight to the airports is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather explains how we plan around it.

Charter-A also arranges private jet charter across the UK and Europe, and sometimes offers discounted empty-leg flights.

More places we fly

Helicopter charter beyond London

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Tell us where and when you need to fly

A charter specialist will reply to your airport enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.

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