Private helicopter charter with Finer Aviation

Helicopter charter

Helicopter charter and last-mile transfers

From the aircraft steps to the yacht, the fairway or the paddock. Door-to-door helicopter flights across the UK and Europe, arranged around your private jet.

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Call +44 800 772 3411

Door to door

Helipads, estates, yachts

4 to 9

Passengers per aircraft

24/7

Dedicated broker

ACA

Accredited broker

Why a helicopter

The shortest distance between two points

For journeys too short for a jet and too slow by road, a helicopter turns hours of traffic into minutes in the air, landing exactly where you need to be.

Door to door

Land at helipads, private estates, hotels and approved event sites, close to your final destination.

Beat the traffic

Skip the motorway queues on race days and festival weekends, and arrive fresh.

Where jets can't go

City centres, islands, mountain resorts and yachts become just a short flight away.

Seamless with your jet

We time the helicopter to your jet's arrival, so the final leg starts the moment you land.

The last mile

From the tarmac to your destination

The most popular ways our clients use helicopters to complete their journey.

Jet to destination

Step off your private jet and straight into a waiting helicopter for the final leg to your villa, estate or hotel.

Yacht transfers

Fly to superyachts with a helideck, or to a helipad near the marina, across the Riviera, the Balearics and beyond.

Golf and resort arrivals

Arrive at championship courses and resorts with approved landing sites, clubs and all.

Race days and events

Silverstone, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Goodwood and Henley, with landing slots secured in advance.

City and business hops

Link London's heliport, the City and the private jet airports, or visit several sites in a single day.

Alpine transfers

Connect Geneva or Zurich with the ski resorts, avoiding long mountain drives on busy weekends.

How it works

One journey, two aircraft, one broker

01

Land

Your private jet lands at the airport that best suits the onward flight.

02

Step across

Your helicopter waits on the same apron wherever the airport allows, with luggage transferred for you.

03

Lift off

Minutes later you are airborne for the final leg, to the yacht, the estate or the event.

Helicopter guide

Choose your helicopter

The types our clients charter most often. Passenger numbers vary by layout and luggage, so we confirm the right aircraft for every trip.

Up to 4 passengers

Bell 206 JetRanger

A reliable, cost-effective single-engine choice for smaller groups and short regional hops.

Up to 5 passengers

Airbus AS355 Twin Squirrel

A twin-engine UK workhorse with excellent visibility, ideal for event shuttles and short transfers.

Up to 6 passengers

Airbus H135

Quiet and smooth, with room for soft bags, golf clubs or skis. A favourite for comfort-first VIP flights.

Up to 6 passengers

Leonardo AW109

Fast, sleek and stylish. The classic choice for arriving at Royal Ascot, Goodwood or a city helipad.

Up to 8 passengers

Sikorsky S-76

A spacious, quiet twin-engine cabin trusted by corporate groups and VIP travellers.

Up to 9 passengers

Leonardo AW139

Long range and a large cabin with generous baggage space, suited to bigger groups and longer transfers.

The event season

Arrive by helicopter

Landing slots for the biggest days sell out months ahead. Tell us your plans early and we will secure the aircraft and the slot.

March

The Cheltenham Festival

The first major event of the season, with high-frequency helicopter traffic to the racecourse.

April

The Grand National

Land minutes from Aintree and avoid the North West motorway congestion.

June

Royal Ascot

Around 15 minutes from central London, bypassing the Berkshire traffic.

June to July

Henley Royal Regatta

Private landing sites along the Thames, away from the rail and road delays.

July

The British Grand Prix

The busiest weekend in the UK aviation calendar. We manage slots and paddock transfers.

July

Goodwood Festival of Speed

A motorsport favourite, often flown in an H135 for its payload and comfort.

Good to know

Helicopter charter FAQs

How do I charter a helicopter?

Call us or send an enquiry with your route, date and group size. Your dedicated broker sources the right aircraft, plans the landing sites and confirms everything, usually within the hour.

How much does a helicopter charter cost?

It depends on the aircraft, flight time, landing sites and date, and event days carry higher demand. We send a clear, no-obligation quote for every trip.

How many passengers can a helicopter carry?

Popular charter helicopters seat four to six, and larger types such as the AW139 carry up to nine in VIP layouts. For bigger groups we arrange several helicopters flying together.

How much luggage can I take?

Space is limited, so we generally advise one soft-sided bag per passenger when every seat is taken. With fewer passengers you can take more, and we confirm luggage before you book.

Can a helicopter meet my private jet?

Yes. We time the helicopter to your jet's arrival and, wherever the airport allows, it waits on the same apron so you simply step across.

What happens if the weather is poor?

Helicopters are more weather-sensitive than jets and the pilot always makes the final call. We monitor the forecast with you and plan a backup, such as a chauffeur, for important journeys.

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