Helicopter charter

Helicopter Hire London to Cheltenham

Our client required a helicopter from London to Cheltenham for the Gold Cup . Helicopter requirements for the Cheltenham races are one of the busiest weeks for Cheltenham helicopter hire , and a popular departure point is Battersea Heliport.

1 to 8passengers across our helicopter fleet
24/7a charter specialist on the desk
One fixed priceno hidden extra charges
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If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

The detail

Helicopter Cheltenham

Helicopter Cheltenham

This client wanted to arrive in style, so the AW139 was the helicopter to give them the wow factor.

  • Date:  10th March 2025
  • Route: Battersea, London @ 10.30 to Cheltenham Racecourse
  • Return: Cheltenham Racecourse @ 18.00 to Battersea, London
  • Helicopter Type: AW139
  • Passengers: 7

For your information, due to the time of year the Cheltenham Festival takes place, you will always require a twin-engine IFR helicopter if you wish to return after the last race. This is due to sunset hours, as no single-engine helicopter can fly you after sunset.

+44 (0)1737 823733 or email at operations@charter-a.com

Agusta Westland AW139

Agusta Westland AW139

Boasts the best speed, ride quality, quietness, and passenger cabin space in its class. Active noise-cancellation headphones are provided for extra comfort.

The AW139 is a winning new-generation medium twin-turbine helicopter that undeniably sets trends and new standards against which all medium twins are measured and designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation.

  • RANGE – 852 km | 460 NM
  • CRUISING SPEED – 275 km/h | 148 kts
  • ENGINE – Multi-engine turbine

Cheltenham Festival 2027: Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March

The Cheltenham Festival 2027 runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027, with the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day, Friday 19 March. Helicopters and landing slots for Festival week are limited, and the client in the example above booked in December, three months ahead, so now is the time to ask about March 2027.

This page is part of our guide to Cheltenham Festival 2027 helicopter charter. For flight times from other cities, see helicopter flights to the Cheltenham races.

The convenience

The convenience of a helicopter charter

No queuing on busy roadsFly close to where you need to beArrive minutes before departureYour helicopter, your timeTravel with family and friendsNo hidden costs

Questions

Helicopter charter: your questions answered

How do I book a helicopter for Helicopter Hire London to Cheltenham?
Use the quote form or call +44 20 7781 8094. Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling, and we send one fixed price with no hidden extra charges.
Which helicopter will I fly in?
We match the helicopter to your party and route, from the three-seat Robinson R44 to the eight-seat Sikorsky S76. See our helicopter fleet for the options.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

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What our clients say

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Thank you to the Charter a team — I cannot thank the Charter a team enough for the speedy approach they took to get me and my team from London to the south of France in one of their jets.Ben Porter · Private jet · Trustpilot

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The absolute best private charter experience.Beverley R · Charter-A client · Trustpilot

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From the start Martin was helpful and informative. The whole process was easy… I cannot recommend enough and the whole trip was amazing.John Bloodworth · Charter-A client · Trustpilot

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Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling. A charter specialist replies with one clear, fully inclusive price.

If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.