Helicopter charter FAQs are easiest to answer in a few lines, so here are the questions clients ask us most. You hire the whole helicopter for your own group, and it flies when you want, from the London Heliport in Battersea or an approved site. Below you will find quick answers, then a list of questions about the heliport itself.

Helicopter charter FAQs: the quick answers

  • How do I book? Use the quote form or call +44 20 7781 8094. A charter specialist replies quickly with options and a price.
  • What does it cost? The price depends on the helicopter, the distance and the flying time. Our guide to helicopter charter costs explains how we work it out.
  • What about the weather? If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
  • When should I arrive? Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
  • How much luggage can I bring? Most helicopters take a small suitcase or soft bag for each passenger, so tell us what you are bringing.
  • Can my pet fly? Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

When the heliport is open

Among the helicopter charter FAQs we hear most, opening hours come first. The London Heliport is normally open from 07:30 to 19:30 on weekdays and from 08:00 to 18:00 at weekends and bank holidays. Flights outside those hours are possible by prior arrangement, from 07:00 to 23:00, and departing aircraft must be airborne by 22:45. See Battersea Heliport opening hours for the full details.

More helicopter charter FAQs in our guides

Our guides go into more detail. Start with how to book a private helicopter and what to expect on your first helicopter charter. Then read helicopter charter terms explained and compare the helicopter fleet. Can a helicopter land at your venue? Landing is always subject to landing permission and site suitability, and this guide explains why. Still have helicopter charter FAQs of your own? Call us any time. You can also find the heliport with our directions. For prices on other routes, visit helicopterhireprices.co.uk.

Tan leather seats inside a charter helicopter cabin, where many helicopter charter FAQs begin

Why are helicopters not kept at Battersea

Because space does not allow, the primary helicopters available to charter are less than 10 minutes away, this gives us not only an advantage being able to quote a lower helicopter flight cost to you but flexibility for your party if you run late so you avoid parking charges applied after 10 minutes.

Is Battersea Heliport really the only place to land a helicopter in London?

A. Yes and No, there is another location in East London called Vanguard, although it is limited to the type of helicopter. Battersea is the closest place to land or depart from in central London.

What are the heliport operating hours?

The London Heliport is normally open from 07:30 to 19:30 on weekdays and from 08:00 to 18:00 at weekends and bank holidays. The permitted operating hours are 07:00 to 23:00, seven days a week, with flights outside the normal hours by prior arrangement. Departing aircraft must be airborne by 22:45.

Can a single engine helicopter use Battersea?

Yes it can although its requirements are to have floats for commercial flights.

Can you park a car at Battersea Heliport?

Yes you can with a least 24hrs notice and a small charge is applicable

Can you film at Battersea Heliport?

Yes prior to notifying the heliport in advance and a charge is applicable.

Helicopter charter guides

Frequently asked questions about helicopter charter are answered above; these guides go into more detail.