Helicopter charter to Cardiff connects London and the Welsh capital in about 55 to 70 minutes. The fastest train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and by car the journey can take well over two hours. A helicopter flies the direct line and lands you at the London Heliport.
Why choose helicopter charter to Cardiff
Cardiff is a centre for business, government and major sporting events. Cardiff Airport stands at Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, and it has a business aviation facility. The airport station is about two miles from the terminal, which makes a private flight even more convenient for guests with tight schedules.
A helicopter charter to Cardiff suits executives who need to be in two places in one day. It also suits event guests and VIP travellers who want a private cabin. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers.
How the flight to Cardiff works
The straight-line distance from Cardiff Airport to the London Heliport is about 119 nautical miles. The flight typically takes 55 to 70 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange helicopter charter to Cardiff, 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 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 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 charter to Cardiff
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 Cardiff Airport website, which lists its facilities.
At a glance
Cardiff by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight between Cardiff and the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea | about 119 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on helicopter, routing and wind | 55 to 70 min |
| Fastest trainCardiff Central to London Paddington | about 1 hr 50 |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to Cardiff in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenGive us your date, your group size and where you start in Cardiff.
- 2We plan the airport legWe agree the arrangements with the airport and a plan B.
- 3Fly to BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and land in central London in about an hour.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Cardiff: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter flight from Cardiff to London?
The flight to the London Heliport typically takes 55 to 70 minutes. The straight-line distance is about 119 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Can the helicopter meet my private jet at Cardiff 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 Cardiff to a sporting event?
Yes. We can plan flights to big events across the UK, and we arrange landing permissions in advance. Tell us the event and your date, and we send a quote.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather explains how we plan around it.
Ready to fly?
Tell us when you want to fly to Cardiff
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