London Heliport to Northumberland
Charter a private helicopter from the London Heliport in Battersea to Alnwick and the rest of Northumberland, about 225 to 245 nautical miles in a straight line, in about 1 hr 35 to 2 hr in the air, where the road north takes most of a day.
Helicopter charter to Northumberland
Choose from our twin-engine helicopters carrying 5 to 8 passengers. Request a quote for your dates below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Helicopter charter to Northumberland
Fly from central London to Alnwick and the Northumberland coast
We charter private twin-engine helicopters from the London Heliport in Battersea to Northumberland: to Alnwick and its castle country, to the coast, to Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall, and to Newcastle.
- Fly the direct line from the London Heliport, about 1 hr 35 to 2 hr in the air depending on where you land
- Land at an airfield or hotel near where you are staying, instead of a day on the road
- Stay overnight and fly back the next day, or fly back the same day when the daylight allows
- A charter specialist on the phone, 24/7
London to Northumberland at a glance
Helicopter to Northumberland in numbers
Straight-line figures from the London Heliport. Every trip differs, so ask us for your own quote.
| Distance from BatterseaStraight line, from Matfen Hall to Alnwick | 224 to 243 nm |
| Flying timeAbout 1 hr 30 to 2 hr 10, depending on where you land, the helicopter and the wind | 1 hr 35 to 2 hr |
| Landing sitesEshott Airfield, Matfen Hall and Newcastle Airport are the three we can name from their own sites | 3 named |
| PassengersAS355 up to 5, Agusta 109 Grand up to 6, H145 up to 8 | 5 to 8 |
| Arrive at BatterseaBefore departure | 10 min |
| Quotes and bookingsBy phone or form, at any hour | 24/7 |
Alnwick and the coast
Helicopter charter to Alnwick, Bamburgh and the coast
Alnwick Castle, the castle at Bamburgh and a long run of beaches make north Northumberland one of the most visited corners of England.
- Eshott Airfield, a short drive south of Alnwick, is the nearest airfield we can confirm from its own pages
- We can look at a landing closer to your hotel or event, but only with the owner’s permission and a suitable site, and we have not found any castle, garden or Alnwick hotel that says it takes helicopters
- Stay over: a helicopter leaves when you are ready, so there is no need to rush the return
- Tell us where you are staying and we plan the landing and the car
Hexham, Newcastle and Hadrian’s Wall
Helicopter charter to Matfen Hall, Hexham and Newcastle
Matfen Hall, near Hexham, publishes its own helicopter landing arrangements, and Newcastle Airport is the region’s main hub.
- Matfen Hall’s own page says helicopters land on the lawn, in daylight only, by booking with the hotel, and that non-residents pay a landing fee
- For the airport and the flight to Newcastle, read our page on helicopter charter to Newcastle
- Hadrian’s Wall, Hexham and Kielder Water and Forest Park are all within reach of a landing at Matfen or Newcastle by car
- We confirm the booking, the landing times and the fee with the hotel for your date
Where we can land
Landing sites in Northumberland
These come from each place’s own website. Hours and fees change, so we check them again for your date, and every landing is subject to permission.
Its own contact page says prior permission is required for all helicopter traffic. The pilot information page gives operating hours of 09:00 to 19:00, and the airfield offers Jet A1 refuelling by arrangement. It lies a short drive south of Alnwick.
The hotel’s own page says helicopters land on the lawn, in daylight only, and that landings are booked by phone with the hotel. Non-residents pay a landing and take-off fee.
The region’s main airport. Its private-aircraft arrangements are agreed in advance and we handle that for you. Read helicopter charter to Newcastle.
Neither the castle nor the garden says it accepts helicopters, so we do not plan a landing there. We land at an airfield or a confirmed site and a car takes you in.
We have not found a confirmed helicopter landing site in Berwick, so we look at each request individually.
Landing at an estate or a hotel needs the owner’s permission and a suitable site, and we ask for both for you. Read can a helicopter land at my venue?
How it works
Book your helicopter to Northumberland in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenThe date, how many of you are flying, where you want to land, and if you would like to return the same day or later.
- 2We agree the landing and your priceWe contact the airfield or site, ask for permission and agree a plan B. You then receive one clear price. Landing fees charged by the site are shown where they apply.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive at the London Heliport 10 minutes before departure. Your helicopter flies the direct line, above the roads.
Cost
How much is a helicopter to Northumberland?
There is no single price for this flight, because it changes with the helicopter, the date, how many of you are flying, how long the helicopter waits and the landing fees at the other end.
Helicopters are priced by flying time, not by the mile. Tell us your plan and a charter specialist sends one clear price, any time of day or night.
- The type of helicopter, from the AS355 to the Agusta 109 Grand and the H145
- The date and the time of day
- One way, return, or a return with waiting time or an overnight stay
- Landing and handling fees at the other end
For examples of what other routes cost, see our helicopter hire prices page and how helicopter charter costs are calculated.
Your helicopter
Choose your helicopter
Pick by party size and style. We will advise on the best choice for your trip.
A reliable twin-engine helicopter and our most economical choice for a small party travelling light.
Quick and refined, with panoramic windows and a comfortable cabin for the flight north.
More room for a larger party and its luggage on a long flight. Ask us about availability for your dates.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to Northumberland
We agree the landing site with you when you book, and ask the site for permission. Every landing is subject to permission and site suitability, and we always agree a plan B.
Soft-sided bags fit a helicopter hold better than hard suitcases. Tell us how many bags you have, and each passenger’s weight, when you book, and we will confirm that everything fits.
Helicopters fly in suitable weather only. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing, and we will work with you on the earliest alternative. Check conditions on our Battersea Heliport weather page. See also helicopter charter and the weather.
Arrive at the London Heliport 10 minutes before departure. Book as early as you can for spring and summer weekends, and earlier for groups or larger helicopters.
Our partner Executive Global Travel can meet you with a chauffeur car, timed to the helicopter, so if the flight moves, the car moves with it.
The London Heliport is on the south bank of the Thames at Bridges Court, Battersea SW11 3BE. See getting there and the opening hours.
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Questions
Helicopter charter to Northumberland: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long does a helicopter from London to Alnwick take?
About 1 hr 40 to 2 hr 10 in the air, depending on the helicopter, the routing, the wind and where you land. Add 10 minutes to arrive at the heliport before departure.
How much does a helicopter to Northumberland cost?
The price changes with the helicopter, the date, how many of you are flying, if you stay overnight and the landing fees. A return with an overnight stay is priced differently from a same-day return, so tell us your plan and we send one clear quote. See helicopter hire prices for examples of other routes.
Where can a helicopter land near Alnwick?
The airfield we can confirm is Eshott Airfield, a short drive south of Alnwick, which asks for prior permission for all helicopters. A landing closer in needs the owner’s permission and a suitable site, which we ask for.
Can a helicopter land at Alnwick Castle?
The castle and the garden do not say they accept helicopters, so we do not plan a landing there. We land at an airfield or a confirmed site and arrange a car.
Can I land at Matfen Hall?
The hotel’s own page says helicopters can land on the lawn, in daylight only, by booking with the hotel, and that non-residents pay a fee. We confirm the booking for your date.
Can I fly there and back on the same day?
It is possible, but it makes a long day, and the daylight limits the sites, so most guests stay a night and fly back the next day. Tell us the dates and we plan around sunset.
Is a helicopter quicker than the train?
Yes. A helicopter takes under two hours in the air, and leaves when you are ready, where the East Coast main line and the road both take most of a day. The helicopter also lands near where you are staying.
Can you carry golf clubs, shooting equipment or luggage for a weekend?
Usually, yes. Tell us what you are bringing and each passenger’s weight when you book, and we confirm the right helicopter. Soft bags fit the hold better than hard cases.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We work with you to find the earliest suitable alternative. See helicopter charter and the weather.
How many people can you carry?
The AS355 carries up to 5 passengers, the Agusta 109 Grand up to 6 and the H145 up to 8. For larger parties we can use more than one helicopter.
Helpful guides
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