Helicopter hire to The Grove takes you from Battersea to the Hertfordshire countryside in about 15 to 20 minutes. The hotel puts itself 18 miles from London, yet the road can take far longer at peak times. A helicopter flies over the queues, and the hotel has its own helipad.
Why choose helicopter hire to The Grove
The Grove is an 18th-century mansion in 300 acres of parkland. It was once the home of the Earls of Clarendon, and it opened as a five-star hotel in 2003. Today it offers an 18-hole championship golf course, the Sequoia Spa and five restaurants. As a result, a day or a weekend never runs short of things to do.
Helicopter hire to The Grove also suits business. Teams fly out for a conference or a golf day, and clients arrive without the stress of the M25. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers, and most take a small suitcase or soft bag for each person.
How the flight to The Grove works
You depart from the London Heliport in Battersea. The straight-line distance to The Grove is about 16 nautical miles, and the flight typically takes 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange helicopter hire to The Grove, tell us your date, your group size and whether you want a return flight.
- We book the hotel’s helipad, because the hotel asks for landings to be booked ahead. Landing is always subject to landing permission and site suitability.
- The hotel charges a fee for each landing and take-off. Therefore, we confirm the current figure with your quote, and you see one clear price.
If your flight to The Grove 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 hire to The Grove
Compare the helicopter fleet to choose the right size for your group. Then see our other best hotels by helicopter for more ideas. Our guide explains whether a helicopter can land at your venue before you book. For the hotel’s own details, visit the official website of The Grove, which lists its facilities.

At a glance
The Grove by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight to The Grove from the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to The Grove | about 16 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind on the way to The Grove | 15 to 20 min |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
| LandingSubject to landing permission and site suitability at The Grove | by permission |
How it works
Book your flight to The Grove in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenGive us your date, your group size and any return plans to The Grove.
- 2We book the helipadThe Grove asks for landings to be booked ahead, so we arrange it for you.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and walk out to the helicopter that takes you to The Grove.
Questions
Helicopter hire to The Grove: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter flight to The Grove?
The flight from the London Heliport typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. The straight-line distance is about 16 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Does The Grove have a helipad?
Yes. The hotel says its helipad must be booked ahead, and it charges for each landing and take-off. We make the booking for you, and every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Can I fly to The Grove and back on the same day?
Yes. A same-day return suits a golf day, a conference or a long lunch. Tell us your times and we build the flights around your plans.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If your flight to The Grove 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 arrive at The Grove
A charter specialist will reply to your The Grove enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time
