This
helicopter charter took place last year, a short flight between
helicopter Newquay Airport and Falmouth. The video shows the helicopter from take-off to landing and takes in some of Cornwall's fantastic scenery. The helicopter is a twin-engine EC135/ H135, which carries up to 6 passengers. This helicopter can fly at night and is a stable, comfortable flight platform. The video was filmed by one of the passengers very kindly.
- Helicopters must be by law twin-engined to fly at night in the UK as per CAA rules.
- Helicopter charter flights are not allowed to land on buildings in the UK.
- Two pilots can fly aircraft, but usually, it is 1.
- The flight time from London to Newquay is 01:20 minutes.
About the Newquay to Falmouth flight
The video shows a typical short charter in the West Country: a lift from Newquay Airport, a run down the coast and a landing near Falmouth. The EC135 (H135) used here is a twin-engine helicopter seating up to six, and it is one of the types we use most for Cornwall because it copes with coastal weather and can land at private sites with modest space.
Why Cornwall works so well by helicopter
Cornwall's roads are slow in summer and the county is long and thin, so a helicopter flight that takes fifteen minutes can replace an hour or more by car. Common requests are transfers from Newquay Airport to hotels on the Lizard and Roseland peninsulas, lifts to the Isles of Scilly connection, and day trips from London that pair a private jet into Newquay with a helicopter onward.
Rules worth knowing
- Night flying for public transport requires a twin-engine helicopter, which is why we offer the EC135 and Agusta 109 for evening returns.
- Landing on buildings is not permitted in the UK; rooftop helipads are not an option, but hotel lawns and fields often are.
- One pilot is standard; a second can be provided on request.
Ask for a quote on the helicopter hire page or call +44 20 7781 8094.
