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Private Helicopter Charter

Land where runways cannot take you, from city helipads to private estates, events and resorts.

At a glance

Point to point, without a runway

Helicopters offer something no fixed wing aircraft can, landing where runways do not exist. Typical charter helicopters seat 4 to 8 passengers, with larger twin engine types carrying more, and they connect city centres, resorts, estates and airports directly. They are often used for short transfers, event access, and the first or last leg of a longer private jet journey.

Specification

Key facts

Passengers4 to 8, larger twin engine types up to around 15
Typical range500 to 900 km / 270 to 490 nm
Cruise speed230 to 290 km/h (125 to 160 kt)
Typical flight timeShort sectors, typically under 2 hours
LandingHelipads, heliports and approved private grounds, no runway required
CabinCompact with panoramic viewing, seating around the cabin rather than in rows

Aircraft

Example aircraft

Airbus H145 private helicopter

Twin engine light helicopter known for quiet, smooth flights.

Airbus H145

8 guestsUp to 8 passengers
Agusta AW109 private helicopter

Fast twin engine helicopter with a sleek, sporty profile.

Agusta AW109

7 guestsUp to 7 passengers
Agusta AW139 private helicopter

Larger twin engine helicopter with a spacious cabin.

Agusta AW139

15 guestsUp to 15 passengers

Who it suits

Built for journeys a jet cannot make

01

City centre to airport transfers that skip the traffic

02

Event, race day and resort access without a runway

03

The first or last leg of a private jet journey

Considerations

An honest comparison

Advantages

  • Lands where runways do not exist, including helipads and approved private grounds
  • Direct routing that can bypass road traffic entirely
  • Pairs naturally with a private jet for longer journeys

Considerations

  • Shorter range and smaller cabins than jets
  • Weather, especially wind and visibility, affects operations more
  • Landing sites depend on permissions and local restrictions

Questions

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