Where we fly from London
We charter private twin-engine helicopters from the London Heliport in Battersea to airports, racecourses, estates and cities across Britain, and to Paris and the Channel Islands. Each destination below has its own page with flight times and landing sites.
Helicopter charter destinations
Choose a destination, or tell us where you want to go. Request a quote below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Where we fly
From the heart of London to almost anywhere in Britain
A helicopter from the London Heliport reaches Ascot in a quarter of an hour, Birmingham in about 40 minutes and Newcastle in under two hours.
- Under 30 minutes: Ascot, Brighton, Goodwood, Oxford, Silverstone and Cambridge
- Under an hour: Cheltenham, Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight
- About an hour to two hours: Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Paris, Cornwall, Yorkshire, the Channel Islands and Newcastle
- Longer flights to Northumberland and Scotland, planned with you
Flight times from the London Heliport
How long each flight takes
Straight-line figures from Battersea, with a range for the helicopter and the wind. Add 10 minutes to arrive before departure.
| AscotAbout 19 nautical miles | 15 to 20 min |
| BrightonAbout 38 nautical miles | 20 to 25 min |
| GoodwoodAbout 43 nautical miles | 20 to 25 min |
| CambridgeAbout 46 nautical miles | 20 to 25 min |
| SilverstoneAbout 48 nautical miles | 20 to 30 min |
| OxfordAbout 48 nautical miles | 20 to 30 min |
| Isle of WightAbout 59 to 62 nautical miles | 25 to 35 min |
| The CotswoldsAbout 58 to 71 nautical miles | 25 to 40 min |
| CheltenhamAbout 75 nautical miles | 35 to 40 min |
| BathAbout 82 nautical miles | 35 to 45 min |
| BirminghamAbout 83 nautical miles | 35 to 45 min |
| NorwichAbout 90 nautical miles | 40 to 50 min |
| GlastonburyAbout 92 nautical miles | 40 to 50 min |
| BristolAbout 95 nautical miles | 40 to 55 min |
| CardiffAbout 119 nautical miles | 50 min to 1 hr 05 |
| ManchesterAbout 137 nautical miles | 1 hr 00 to 1 hr 15 |
| LiverpoolAbout 149 nautical miles | 1 hr 00 to 1 hr 20 |
| Jersey, Guernsey and AlderneyAbout 131 to 156 nautical miles | 55 min to 1 hr 25 |
| YorkshireAbout 153 to 174 nautical miles | 1 hr 05 to 1 hr 35 |
| ParisAbout 184 nautical miles | about 1 hr 25 |
| CornwallAbout 192 to 218 nautical miles | 1 hr 20 to 1 hr 55 |
| NewcastleAbout 221 nautical miles | 1 hr 30 to 2 hr |
| Northumberland and AlnwickAbout 224 to 243 nautical miles | 1 hr 35 to 2 hr |
| ScotlandAbout 292 to 389 nautical miles | 2 to 3 1/2 hr |
Races, festivals and events
Fly to the races, the grand prix and the festivals
Race days and big events are where a helicopter earns its keep.
- Racing: Royal Ascot, Ascot, Goodwood, Cheltenham, Epsom and Newmarket
- Silverstone and the Glastonbury festival
- Polo and event helicopters for private parties
- We confirm any landing near an event with the organiser or the owner before we promise it
Business, weddings and country sports
Fly for business, a wedding or a sporting weekend
Some of the most useful flights are for a reason, not a place.
- Business helicopter charter: airport and jet transfers, same-day meetings and site visits
- Wedding helicopter hire: arrive at the ceremony or leave the reception by helicopter
- Country sports: shooting, stalking and fishing estates in Yorkshire, Northumberland and Scotland
- Overseas and over water: Paris and the Channel Islands
Airports and airfields
Transfers between the heliport and London’s airports
Each of these has its own page, with the flight and the arrangements at the airport.
See helicopter charter to Heathrow and helicopter charter to Northolt.
See helicopter charter to Farnborough and helicopter charter to Biggin Hill.
See helicopter charter to Luton and helicopter charter to Stansted.
See helicopter charter to Gatwick and helicopter charter to Redhill.
See helicopter charter to Stapleford and helicopter charter to Oxford.
The full list is at helicopter airport transfers, and the guide helicopter transfers from London compares them.
How it works
Book your helicopter to your destination 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 your destination?
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 group.
Quick and refined, with panoramic windows and a comfortable cabin.
More room for a larger party and its luggage. Ask us about availability for your dates.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to your destination
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 big events 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.
What our clients say
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Questions
Helicopter charter to your destination: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
Where can you fly by helicopter from London?
We fly from the London Heliport in Battersea to airports, racecourses, estates, hotels and cities across Britain, and to Paris and the Channel Islands. Each destination in the table above has its own page. If yours is not on the list, tell us where you want to go and we check what is possible.
How far can a helicopter fly from London?
Our helicopters fly to Scotland and the Channel Islands. A long flight is planned with the crew, and any fuel stop is shown in your quote, so there are no surprises on the day. See helicopter flight times from London.
How long does the flight take?
It depends on the destination. Ascot takes 15 to 20 minutes, Birmingham about 40 minutes, Manchester about an hour and Newcastle under two hours. The table on this page gives a range for each, and you add 10 minutes to arrive at the heliport before departure.
How much does a helicopter charter cost?
The price changes with the helicopter, the date, how many of you are flying, the route, any waiting time and the landing fees. Tell us your plan and we send one clear quote. See helicopter hire prices for examples.
Can the helicopter land at my hotel, venue or home?
Possibly. We need the landowner’s permission and a suitable site, and in a built-up area the CAA’s permission as well. We ask for what is needed. Read can a helicopter land at my venue?
Can I fly one way, or return the same day?
Both are possible. A same-day return is easy for most destinations in the first two columns of the table, and the daylight and the sites’ hours decide the latest return. Tell us your plan and we check the hours.
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.
Ready to fly?
Tell us where and when
A charter specialist will reply quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time