Our helicopter charter articles answer the questions clients ask before they fly from the London Heliport in Battersea. These practical guides come from the Battersea Helicopter team, and every one is free to read. Browse the groups below to find the right guide quickly, then ask us for a quote when you are ready.

London Heliport (Battersea)

Battersea Heliport opening hoursNormal hours, extended hours by arrangement and the hard limits on first and last movements.The history of Battersea HeliportFrom the first landing in April 1959 to the modern heliport on the Thames.How to get to the London Heliport in BatterseaBy train, bus, river and on foot, with the address and what to expect on arrival.

Helicopter profiles

Our helicopter charter articles on the fleet explain what each aircraft offers.

AW109 Grand helicopter profileA twin-engine Italian helicopter with a lengthened cabin, as flown for UK charter.Eurocopter AS355 Twin Squirrel: a charter profileThe twin-engine Squirrel: how it flies, who it suits and what to expect on board.Airbus H145 helicopter: a charter profileThe roomy twin-engine H145 with its five-blade rotor and flat-floor cabin.Twin-engine vs single-engine helicoptersWhat the engine count means for safety, flying over London and your charter.

Routes and destinations

Use these helicopter charter articles to compare distances and flying times.

London to Cheltenham by helicopterDistance, flying time and planning for a flight from Battersea to Cheltenham.London to Antwerp by helicopterWhat an international flight from Battersea to Antwerp involves.London to Manchester by helicopterTime, distance and options for a long domestic flight from Battersea.Helicopter flight times from LondonDistances and indicative flying times from Battersea to 30 places.Flying to the races by helicopterAscot, Epsom, Cheltenham, Newmarket and Goodwood: timings and planning.What you can see on a London helicopter flightLandmarks along the Thames and across the capital.

Planning your flight

These guides take you from the first enquiry to boarding.

How to book a private helicopter in LondonThe booking process step by step, from first enquiry to boarding.Your first helicopter charter: what to expectArrival, boarding, the flight itself and landing, explained simply.Helicopter charter and UK weatherHow cloud, visibility and wind decide whether a flight goes ahead.Night flying by helicopter in LondonHow evening and night flights work, and the heliport hours that apply.Can a helicopter land at your venue?Landowner permission, site suitability and the rules that apply in the UK.Helicopter or private jet for short UK trips?Where a helicopter saves time and where a jet makes more sense.Helicopter charter terms explainedA plain-English glossary of the words you will meet when booking.

Costs, prices and more helicopter charter articles

Battersea to Rock, Cornwall by Helicopter: Fly the North Cornish Coast in the AW109Flying from Battersea to Rock in Cornwall.Helicopter Hire UK: Costs, Aircraft & How to Book a Private Charter from LondonTypical costs of helicopter hire in the UK.Helicopter vs Eurostar vs Flight: London to Paris 2026How the helicopter, Eurostar and a flight compare from London to Paris.Helicopter Hire Prices UK 2026: Real Costs for Real RoutesHelicopter hire prices in the UK for 2026.The seamless way from jet to city: VIP helicopter transfers to BatterseaHelicopter transfers into Battersea from the airports.London Helicopter CharterA guide to chartering a helicopter in London.How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Helicopter?What affects the price of a helicopter charter.How Does a Helicopter Fly? Your Complete GuideA complete guide to how helicopters fly, from lift to control.Flying a Helicopter Over Central LondonHow helicopters fly across central London.London Heliport Transfers: Quick, Comfortable Trips to London’s AirportsQuick, comfortable trips to London’s airports.£8.5 million to over £10 million Airbus H145 D3 helicopter.The cost and capability of the Airbus H145 D3.London Heliport Battersea flight operationsA practical guide to flight operations at Battersea.How are Helicopter Charter costs calculated – The London HeliportHow charter costs are calculated for flights from London.

Next steps after these helicopter charter articles

Ready to fly? See helicopter hire prices, our helicopter fleet, or contact the charter team on +44 20 7781 8094 for a quote. For typical prices by route, visit helicopterhireprices.co.uk, which compares routes.

Landing at a private site or a venue is always subject to landing permission and site suitability, and please arrive 10 minutes before departure. If your flight in these guides is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather shows how we plan for changeable skies.

Whichever guide you read first, we are happy to answer any question that is left over.

Helicopter charter articles and guides: the River Thames and central London seen from above

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