AS355 helicopter charter gives a small party a practical twin-engine flight from the London Heliport. The Eurocopter AS355 Twin Squirrel seats five passengers, flies by day and night, and has good room for luggage. It is the sensible choice for day transfers, airport links and short trips.
Why choose AS355 helicopter charter
The Twin Squirrel is our five-seater. Four passengers sit in the back and one sits in front, all facing forward in an open cabin. Because it is an economical helicopter, it suits groups who want a quick, comfortable flight without paying for extra seats.
Two engines add a margin of safety to every AS355 helicopter charter. Read our guide to twin-engine and single-engine helicopters to see how the two differ. You can also read our AS355 Twin Squirrel profile for the aircraft’s history.
Typical trips include transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick and Biggin Hill, a day at Epsom Races and a flight to a country house hotel. As a result, the Twin Squirrel earns its place as our everyday helicopter. Whatever the destination, our team confirms the route, the passenger weights and the landing details before you fly.
The AS355 Twin Squirrel at a glance
- Seats: five passengers, with four in the rear and one in front.
- Engines: two, so it is a twin-engine helicopter.
- Cruise: about 119 knots, and range about 388 nautical miles.
- Flying: day and night, with good room for bags.
- Base: points around London, close enough to reach the heliport quickly.
For AS355 helicopter charter, you board at the London Heliport in Battersea. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Landing at a private site or a venue is always subject to landing permission and site suitability, and we agree the details with you in advance.
If your flight in the AS355 is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather shows how we plan for changeable skies.
Plan your AS355 helicopter charter
Compare the whole helicopter fleet to see where the Twin Squirrel fits. Then read our guide to helicopter flight times from London and see how to book a private helicopter. For typical prices, visit helicopterhireprices.co.uk, which compares routes.
At a glance
AS355 Twin Squirrel at a glance
Typical figures. Speeds and ranges shift with load, weather and route.
| SeatsFour in the rear, one in front | 5 |
| Cruise speedTypical, shifts with load and weather | about 119 kt |
| RangeTypical, shifts with load and weather | about 388 nm |
| EnginesTwin-engine helicopter | 2 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book the AS355 Twin Squirrel in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenGive us your date, your group size and your luggage for the AS355.
- 2We confirm the helicopterWe check that the Twin Squirrel suits your group and your route.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and walk out to the helicopter that takes you in the AS355.
Questions
AS355 helicopter charter: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How many passengers does the AS355 carry?
It seats five passengers, with four in the rear and one in front. It has good room for luggage, so tell us what you are bringing and we confirm that it fits.
Is the AS355 a twin-engine helicopter?
Yes. The Twin Squirrel has two engines, like every helicopter in our main fleet. Our guide to twin-engine and single-engine helicopters explains the difference.
Can the AS355 fly at night?
Yes. It flies day and night, subject to the weather and the landing site. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If your flight in the AS355 is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For the full picture, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.
Ready to fly?
Tell us your group and your route
A charter specialist will reply to your AS355 enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time