A private jet gets you to London fast — and then the last 30 miles into the centre can undo the whole point. None of London's business-jet airports are in central London, and all of them sit behind unpredictable traffic. The fix is a helicopter transfer into Battersea Heliport, the only CAA-licensed heliport in the centre. Here are the three routes we fly most, side by side.
§ A / ROUTES
The three fastest connections
- Biggin Hill to Battersea — 8 minutes. The shortest and most-flown; often the most economical.
- Luton to Battersea — 13 minutes. The fast escape from London's busiest business-jet airport, 30+ miles north.
- Farnborough to Battersea — 14 minutes. On-airport helicopter ramp for the cleanest jet-to-helicopter handoff.
Each links to a full route briefing with the specifics. Whichever airport your jet uses, the principle is identical: the helicopter meets the aircraft, you walk across airside, and you are on the Thames in minutes rather than hours.
Every one of these is a confirmed, bookable time. That certainty — not raw speed — is what makes a helicopter transfer worth it when a car might take four times as long.
§ B / GROUP
One movement, both legs
The jet and the helicopter are usually better booked together. Our group's fixed-wing side, Charter-A, arranges private jet charter into all three airports, and we position the helicopter against the jet's ETA so the two legs behave as one movement — no gaps, no re-booking, no waiting. For dedicated central-London helicopter charter, Battersea Helicopter is the group's Battersea Heliport specialist.
§ C / FLEET
Which aircraft
For up to six passengers, the Agusta A109 Grand is the standard choice — fast and discreet. For seven or eight travelling together, we step up to the Airbus H145. If you are unsure which suits your party, the A109 vs H145 comparison lays out where the line falls.
§ D / PRICE
What to expect on cost
All three transfers land in a similar band — broadly £4,000–£5,000 all-in on the A109 — with Biggin Hill often the cheapest as the shortest hop and the Battersea landing fee (the UK's highest) common to all. The exact figure depends on positioning and timings; see helicopter airport transfer cost for the breakdown, or request a quote for your specific date and airport.
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