14 August 2026
Saxon Air provide helicopter airport transfers across the UK, giving travellers a direct, traffic-free alternative to road transfers between airports, private sites and city destinations. As the UK’s largest onshore VIP helicopter operator, we fly from bases at Denham, Elstree, Redhill, Bicester and Norwich, connecting London’s airports and beyond in minutes rather than hours.
A helicopter airport transfer, sometimes called a helicopter taxi, is a short charter flight that connects an airport directly with another airport, a private landing site, or a location near your final destination, bypassing road traffic entirely. It’s commonly used to connect a private jet arrival with a final destination, to move between London’s multiple airports without a lengthy road transfer, or to reach a private site such as a business park or estate that isn’t well served by road from the nearest airport.
Because helicopters don’t require a runway, they can land close to your actual destination rather than leaving you with a long drive from the nearest commercial airport, the same advantage that makes helicopter charter popular for corporate travel and events.
Saxon Air can arrange helicopter transfers connecting London’s airports and private sites, including:
We can also arrange longer transfers connecting our Norwich base in East Anglia with London’s airports, or with private sites elsewhere in the UK.
| Route Example | Approx. Road Time | Approx. Helicopter Time |
| Denham to Heathrow | 30-45 minutes (traffic dependent) | Under 10 minutes |
| London City to Norwich | 2.5-3 hours | Around 45 minutes |
| Redhill to Central London | 1-1.5 hours (traffic dependent) | 15-20 minutes |
These figures are indicative and vary with traffic, weather and exact departure/arrival points, but the time saving is consistent: a helicopter transfer typically cuts a multi-hour road journey down to well under an hour, removing the uncertainty of traffic, roadworks and congestion charging entirely.
For longer journeys, we can also coordinate a helicopter transfer directly with a connecting private jet charter, since Saxon Air holds a dual Air Operator’s Certificate covering both rotary and fixed-wing operations. For a full overview of our helicopter fleet and other use cases, see our Helicopter Charter UK page.
A helicopter airport transfer is a short charter flight connecting an airport with another airport, a private site, or a location near your final destination, avoiding road traffic entirely.
Saxon Air can arrange transfers connecting Heathrow, London City, Denham, Elstree, Redhill, Biggin Hill and central London landing points including Battersea Heliport and London Skyport.
Journey times vary by route, but a helicopter transfer typically reduces a multi-hour road journey to well under an hour, removing traffic and congestion delays entirely.
Yes, Saxon Air’s dual Air Operator’s Certificate allows us to coordinate a helicopter transfer directly with a connecting private jet charter under one operator.
Many transfers can be arranged at short notice, subject to aircraft availability, though booking earlier is recommended around peak travel periods.
Yes, one-way transfers are available and commonly used to connect with an onward flight or to reach a final destination directly.
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