Our Top 7 UK Helicopter Tours

1.35 minute London Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Fly from Redhill Aerodrome with a commercial pilot, crossing Surrey and the M25 before following the Thames from Barnes past central London and the Shard. Your pilot provides commentary while speaking with Air Traffic Control. Allow an hour for the full visit, including the briefing and flight. Private groups of up to three share the aircraft.

“This experience is definitely one for life! You learn a lot about the city through a pilot of the very sympathetic team, you see all things from above and the aspect of flying over London by helicopter, madness! Can only recommend!Auto-translated”

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2.Isle of Wight: Helicopter Pleasure Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $79Best value

Meet the ground crew at Sandown Airport, receive a safety briefing, then board a jet-powered helicopter for a short flight around Sandown. Your English-speaking pilot points out local sights as you rise to about 1,000 feet. The flight holds up to four people, but the ride lasts roughly five minutes, so check longer-flight options if you want more air time.

“Hadn’t appreciated it was a 5 minute ride. Would have upgraded to a longer flight if I had known.”

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3.40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet EBG Helicopters at Redhill and learn the basics of helicopter flight before taking the controls with an instructor beside you. Expect about 45 minutes of helicopter time plus pre-flight instruction, views over Surrey, and a private lesson tailored to your pace. Instructors may include Ken, Anne-Marie, Bob, or Tim Piper.

“We had a wonderful time! Really wonderful hosts! We had an amazing time and surpassed all our expectations. Thank you!!!”

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4.25 minute Helicopter Discovery Trial Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.)

At EBG Helicopters in Redhill, Surrey, you receive a private ground lesson before taking the controls during about 25 minutes in the air. Your instructor may fly an R22, Cabri G2, or R44, with pilots including Mark, Simon, Tim, and Anne-Marie. Allow about an hour overall, and check weight limits before booking.

“I had a fantastic time in the R44 with Mark the pilot. Mark was very professional and a confident and well experienced pilot. Geoff in the office was very helpful, overall a lovely time and would recommend.”

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5.25 minute Royal Surrey Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 20 to 25 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 20 to 25 minute helicopter flight from Redhill Aerodrome over Box Hill, Denbies Vineyard, Polesden Lacey, Wisley, Clandon Park, and Albury Park. Your commercial pilot handles the safety briefing and points out Surrey landmarks. The whole helicopter is reserved for your group of up to three.

“I organised this flight as a treat for my wife and close friend for their 70th birthdays. None of us had been in a helicopter before so we were a little nervous. Anne-Marie was our pilot, and her professionalism and sense of humour set us at ease right away. I asked her during the trip how many times she heard the word WOW. Too many it seems!”

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6.60 minute Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Take a one-hour private helicopter flight from Redhill Aerodrome over Surrey, London, the Thames Estuary and the Medway. Your pilot provides live commentary as you pass the QE2 Bridge, Thames Barrier, Tilbury Fort, Southend Pier, the SS Montgomery wreck, Rochester Cathedral and Brands Hatch. The helicopter carries up to three people.

“My husband booked this as a surprise for me & our daughter - to see the sights of London & River Thames from above”

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7.45 Minute London Olympic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Take off from Redhill Aerodrome with EBG Helicopters and cross Surrey before following the Thames above central London. You may see Parliament, the London Eye, the Shard, the Walkie Talkie, and the Olympic Park. A commercial pilot gives a safety briefing and guided flight. The private tour returns to Redhill.

“Such an incredible experience and would recommend to anyone! Started off by flying up to Wimbledon/Fulham and then following the river all the way across to the Olympic park. Cannot believe we were above Parliament, next to the London Eye, between the Walkie Talkie and The Shard and then even seeing our teams Tottenham Stadium from afar. The best bit being, that our Surrey postcode was on the way home so practically flew over the house too! Massive thank you to Geoff who was so welcoming and got us all ready to go and then Anne-Marie who was an amazing pilot and tour guide! Thank you both 😀”

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