Helicopter transfers to Cambridge connect central London with the university city in about 20 to 25 minutes. By road the journey can take over an hour and a half. A helicopter flies the straight line, so a meeting, a college visit or a day in East Anglia fits easily into one day.
Why choose helicopter transfers to Cambridge
Cambridge Airport lies just outside the historic city, with easy access to the university, the research parks and the surrounding countryside. Relatively uncongested airspace and private aviation facilities make it a good base for helicopter connections. As a result, executives, academics and VIP guests all use it.
A helicopter suits business visits, family visits and weekends away. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers, and most take a small suitcase or soft bag for each person. We also fly on from Cambridge to Newmarket Races and across East Anglia.
How the transfer to Cambridge works
The straight-line distance from the London Heliport to Cambridge is about 46 nautical miles. The transfer typically takes 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange helicopter transfers to Cambridge, tell us your date, your group size and where in Cambridge you want to land.
- Where the airport allows, we 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 the city.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For the full picture, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.
Plan your helicopter transfers to Cambridge
Compare the helicopter fleet to choose the right size for your group. Then see our other helicopter airport transfers and our page on helicopter charter at Cambridge Airport. For the city itself, visit the University of Cambridge website, which lists visitor information.
At a glance
Cambridge by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight between Cambridge and the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea | about 46 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on helicopter, routing and wind | 20 to 25 min |
| By road at peak timesCentral London to Cambridge | over 1 hr 30 |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to Cambridge in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenGive us your date, your group size and where you start in Cambridge.
- 2We plan the landingWe agree the arrangements with the airport or a private site, with a plan B.
- 3Fly to BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and land in central London in under half an hour.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Cambridge: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter flight from Cambridge to London?
It typically takes 20 to 25 minutes to the London Heliport. The straight-line distance is about 46 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Can the helicopter meet my private jet at Cambridge 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.
Can I fly from Cambridge to Newmarket?
Yes. We can plan flights across East Anglia, including to Newmarket Races. 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 Cambridge
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