Private Helicopter Charters

Standard shared helicopter tours are booked on a seat-by-seat basis and you share the helicopter with other passengers, flying set routes on set dates and times. A private helicopter tour gives you exclusive use of the helicopter, so you can fly where you want with who0 you want and much more flexibility on timings and dates. It's the ultimate in luxury sightseeing!

Yes! Even if the helicopter can carry more than two passengers, booking a private charter means you decide who flies, meaning it's perfect for anniversaries, the ultimate in romantic treats, or even for proposals as it's just you two in the helicopter (and the pilot, of course).

How exciting! A helicopter proposal is definitely the most unforgettable way to pop that question! Coordinate with us and your pilot in advance to arrange your bespoke flight path and mid-air proposal moment and even organise Champagne on landing. Get in touch with us via chat, email or telephone to tell us more.

In essence, yes! It's subject to things like air traffic control rules and regulations and also flying conditions, but you will be able to discuss your flight path with your pilot before your journey to express where you'd most like to go during your private charter time.

Maybe! It all depends on where you live, the distance from the take off point, the weather conditions on the day and ATC (Air Traffic Control) rules and regulations too. Make sure you let your expert pilot know and they will see what they can do and you can discuss during the pre-flight briefing.

This depends on the type of helicopter. A model like the Robinson R44 can take three passengers, whilst a larger helicopter such as the Bell JetRanger 206 can carry up to four passengers in comfort. And of course, if you charter the helicopter, it's totally up to you how many people (within the official capacity limits) you invite to join you onboard!

These private charters are designed to make the whole experience extra special, so many operators offer a glass of Champagne and chocolates before your board to set the luxurious tone before you've even taken off, or on landing to help you celebrate your special flight in style.

Into The Blue works with helicopter operators the length and breadth of the UK, so there's bound to be a departure point near you - and it could be a helipad, an airport or even a private estate as helicopters offer much more flexibility for take offs and landings than aeroplanes!

Yes there are. Every passenger must occupy their own seat and be safely harnessed. That means the minimum age for helicopter rides (including private charters) is six years old. Aircraft safety regulations require individual and total weight to be calculated to ensure the helicopter is operating with the require limits. That means on private charters there's often moe leeway in individual weight limits if the helicopter isn't full to capacity.

We've got that covered! Take a look at our dedicated helicopter lessons section, where you'll find trial lessons in helis at locations all around the UK.