Helicopter charter to Birmingham links the Midlands with central London in about 45 to 55 minutes. The fastest trains from Birmingham International to London Euston take about 1 hour 10 minutes, but you still have to reach the station and the final destination. A helicopter takes you from the airport or a private site straight to the London Heliport.
Why choose helicopter charter to Birmingham
Birmingham Airport stands in Solihull, about 13 kilometres from the city centre, and it has a business aviation facility. It is a busy hub for private jets in the Midlands. As a result, many travellers connect from a jet to a helicopter for the last leg into London.
A helicopter charter to Birmingham suits executives, event guests and VIP travellers. Because it avoids the motorways, you arrive at Battersea within minutes of the city’s main business districts. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers.
How the flight to Birmingham works
The straight-line distance from Birmingham Airport to the London Heliport is about 83 nautical miles. The flight typically takes 45 to 55 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange helicopter charter to Birmingham, tell us your date, your group size and whether you start at the airport or at a private site nearby.
- Where the airport allows, we can position the helicopter close to your jet. We agree the arrangements with the airport’s private aviation team, and every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
- You then receive one clear price, and we can add a car in London if you need one.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We watch the forecast closely, and our guide to helicopter charter and the weather explains how we decide.
Plan your helicopter charter to Birmingham
Compare the helicopter fleet to choose the right size for your group. Then see our other helicopter airport transfers and our guide to helicopter flight times from London. For airport details, visit the official Birmingham Airport website, which lists its facilities.
At a glance
Birmingham by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight between Birmingham and the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea | about 83 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on helicopter, routing and wind | 45 to 55 min |
| Fastest trainBirmingham International to London Euston | about 1 hr 10 |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to Birmingham in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenGive us your date, your group size and where you start in Birmingham.
- 2We plan the airport legWe coordinate with the airport’s private aviation team and agree a plan B.
- 3Fly to BatterseaLand in central London in under an hour, with a car waiting if you wish.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Birmingham: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter flight from Birmingham to London?
The flight to the London Heliport typically takes 45 to 55 minutes. The straight-line distance is about 83 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Can the helicopter meet my private jet at Birmingham Airport?
Where the airport allows, we position the helicopter close to your jet and agree the arrangements with the airport’s private aviation team. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability. See private jet charter if you need the jet as well.
Can I fly from Birmingham to Silverstone or Oxford?
Yes. We can fly between Birmingham and other UK destinations, including Silverstone and Oxford. Tell us your route and we send a quote.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We monitor conditions closely, and our guide to helicopter charter and the weather has the details.
Ready to fly?
Tell us when you want to fly to Birmingham
A charter specialist will reply quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time