Helicopter hire in Birmingham
Private charters from Birmingham and the Midlands, scenic flights over Warwick Castle and Stratford, and race day transfers.
- Private hire
- £1,200 to £3,500/hr
- Warwick Castle flight
- £399 for up to 4
- Stratford flight
- £229 for up to 4
- Airport FBO
- Signature, BHX
Hiring a helicopter in Birmingham
A private helicopter typically costs £1,200 to £3,500 per flight hour for the whole aircraft, plus positioning from its base. Scenic flights in the area run from Heli Air's Wellesbourne Airfield in Warwickshire: £229 for up to four on a 7-minute flight over Stratford-upon-Avon, or £399 for up to four on a 15-minute flight to Warwick Castle.
From Birmingham, a helicopter is a practical way to reach meetings and race days across the Midlands and beyond, landing close to the gate.
Operators come to you: helicopters are based at Wellesbourne, Sywell, Costock, Leicester and Gloucestershire, and positioning to your pickup point is part of the quote.
Birmingham Airport's Signature private aviation terminal moved into a new building in 2022, after flooding damaged the old one in 2018, and handles connections with private jets.
Popular trips include Cheltenham, Silverstone and the Grand National.
Sources:Heli Air: bespoke Stratford helicopter tour for 4Heli Air: Warwick Castle helicopter tour for 4AIN, 24 May 2022: Signature opens new FBO at Birmingham AirportCAA: Air Operator Certificate holders list, 5 October 2026 (PDF)
Scenic helicopter flights near Birmingham
- Flight time
- 7 min
- Passengers
- Up to 4
- Price
- £229
- Route
- Over Stratford-upon-Avon, about 10 miles
- Flight time
- 15 min
- Passengers
- Up to 4
- Price
- £399
- Route
- Stratford, Warwickshire countryside and Warwick Castle, about 28 miles
Flights by [[Heli Air|/en-gb/operators/heli-air/]] from Wellesbourne Airfield (CV35 9EU), as published October 2026.
Sources:Heli Air: bespoke Stratford helicopter tour for 4Heli Air: Warwick Castle helicopter tour for 4
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Business trips, race days and airport links
- Private charters fly from your chosen pickup point where the landowner agrees and the operator has assessed the site.
- Birmingham Airport's Signature terminal suits a connection to or from a private jet from Birmingham.
- Twin-engine AW109 and AW169 helicopters are based at Sywell and Costock.
- Race days: Cheltenham Festival, British Grand Prix and Royal Ascot.
- As a guide, £1,200 to £3,500 per flight hour for the whole helicopter.
Sources:AIN, 24 May 2022: Signature opens new FBO at Birmingham AirportCAA: Air Operator Certificate holders list, 5 October 2026 (PDF)
What goes into a helicopter price
You charter the whole helicopter and its pilot, so the price is per flight, not per seat.
- Flying time at the hourly rate for the type: as a guide, £1,200 to £3,500 per flight hour for the whole helicopter.
- Positioning when the helicopter is based away from your pickup point, both to reach you and to fly home.
- Landing fees: at The London Heliport, from £420 for a Robinson R44 to £2,485 for the largest types, plus VAT.
- Out-of-hours fees at The London Heliport: £500 for an early or evening extension, £1,000 from 21:00 to 22:59.
- VAT: transport in an aircraft with fewer than 10 seats is generally standard-rated (20%), and sightseeing flights that return to their departure airfield are standard-rated.
- Waiting time if the helicopter holds for you during the day.
Sources:The London Heliport: charges from 24 August 2026 (PDF)HMRC: the VAT treatment of passenger transport (Notice 744A)GOV.UK: VAT rates
Check the operator holds a CAA Air Operator Certificate
- A paid flight is commercial air transport in law, and the operator must hold the correct certificate, insurance and licences.
- Check the operator's name against the CAA's published list of Air Operator Certificate holders. The seller and the operator can be different companies, and you are entitled to know the operator.
- The CAA warns that on an illegal flight you may not be insured, and that knowingly using an illegal operator may be an offence.
- The British Helicopter Association notes that illegal flights are usually offered at a substantial discount.
- As a broker, Altivo Jets names the operator and its certificate before you book.
Sources:CAA: making sure your flight is legalCAA: Air Operator Certificate holders list, 5 October 2026 (PDF)British Helicopter Association: illegal public transport
Helicopters flying in the Midlands
Scenic flights use the Robinson R44; charters use twins such as the AW109 and AW169.
Operators near Birmingham
CAA Air Operator Certificate holders based in the Midlands.
Wellesbourne. Scenic flights, charter and training
Sywell. AW109 and AW169 charter
Costock, near East Midlands Airport. AW109 and Bell JetRanger
Gloucestershire Airport. H125, AS355, JetRanger and R44
Leicester. Robinson R44 charter and scenic tours
Sources:CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders list, 5 October 2026 (PDF)Heli Air: Warwick Castle helicopter tour for 4
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much is it to hire a helicopter in Birmingham?+
As a guide, £1,200 to £3,500 per flight hour for the whole helicopter, plus positioning and landing fees.
Are there helicopter rides near Birmingham?+
Yes. Heli Air flies from Wellesbourne Airfield: £229 for up to four over Stratford-upon-Avon, or £399 for up to four to Warwick Castle.
Can a helicopter pick me up from Birmingham Airport?+
Yes, by arrangement. Birmingham Airport has a Signature private aviation terminal.
Can I fly from Birmingham to Cheltenham or Silverstone by helicopter?+
Yes, as a private charter. See our Cheltenham Festival and British Grand Prix pages for landing arrangements.
How many people fit in a helicopter?+
A Robinson R44 takes up to three passengers; twins such as the AW109 take more, subject to weight. See our helicopters by seats page.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Heli Air: bespoke Stratford helicopter tour for 4
- 2.Heli Air: Warwick Castle helicopter tour for 4
- 3.AIN, 24 May 2022: Signature opens new FBO at Birmingham Airport
- 4.CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders list, 5 October 2026 (PDF)
- 5.The London Heliport: charges from 24 August 2026 (PDF)
- 6.HMRC: the VAT treatment of passenger transport (Notice 744A)
- 7.GOV.UK: VAT rates
- 8.CAA: making sure your flight is legal
- 9.British Helicopter Association: illegal public transport
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