Helicopter transfers to Gatwick link central London with the airport in about 20 minutes. By road the journey can take up to two hours at peak times. A helicopter flies over the traffic, so you reach your private jet, or the city, without the long drive.
Why choose helicopter transfers to Gatwick
Gatwick lies to the south of central London. It is a major international airport, and its published conditions of use include a category for general and business aviation. As a result, private flights are accepted, although each landing is subject to the airport’s permission and its charges.
A helicopter transfer saves most of the road journey and keeps your party together. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers, and most take a small suitcase or soft bag for each person. The transfer also suits owners whose aircraft is out of position, because you can reach another jet quickly.
How the transfer to Gatwick works
The straight-line distance from the London Heliport to Gatwick is about 19 nautical miles. The transfer typically takes around 20 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange helicopter transfers to Gatwick, tell us your flight details, your group size and your timings.
- Where the airport allows, we position the helicopter close to your jet at Gatwick. We work with the airport’s operations team, and every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
- You then receive one clear price for Gatwick, and we can add a chauffeur car at either end.
If your flight to Gatwick is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. To see what we check before every flight, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.
Plan your helicopter transfers to Gatwick
Compare the helicopter fleet to choose the right size for your group. Then see our other helicopter airport transfers and our guide to helicopter flight times from London. Airport details are on the official Gatwick Airport website, which lists its facilities. Prefer a car? Executive Global Travel offers Gatwick chauffeur transfers.
At a glance
Gatwick by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight between Gatwick and the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea, to Gatwick | about 19 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind on the way to Gatwick | about 20 min |
| By road at peak timesCentral London to Gatwick | up to 2 hrs |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to Gatwick in three steps
- 1Tell us your flight detailsGive us your arrival or departure time at Gatwick, your group size and any luggage.
- 2We arrange the airport legWe coordinate with the airport and agree a plan B.
- 3Fly to or from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure for the flight to Gatwick and be in central London within minutes on the way back.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Gatwick: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter transfer from Gatwick to London?
It typically takes around 20 minutes to the London Heliport. The straight-line distance is about 19 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Can the helicopter meet my private jet at Gatwick?
Where the airport allows, we position the helicopter close to your jet at Gatwick and agree the arrangements with the airport. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Can I fly to Gatwick on the same day as a long trip?
Yes. Many clients connect between a helicopter and a jet on the same day. Tell us your timings and we plan the transfer around your flight.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If your flight to Gatwick is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We monitor conditions closely, and our guide to helicopter charter and the weather has the details.
Need a jet to or from Gatwick? See Gatwick private jet charter.
Ready to fly?
Tell us when you want to fly to Gatwick
A charter specialist will reply to your Gatwick enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time