The empty-leg helicopter guide
Empty legs save 30–70% on standard charter. Learn how they form, which Dubai and Greek routes appear most often, and how SkyMatch's alert system gets you to the front of the queue.
- Proposals in under 60 minutes
- Vetted operators · AOC + insured
- Worldwide concierge · 16 languages
- Not a marketplace — curated sourcing
Indicative routes
Sample missions we coordinate
Prices are indicative band starts — real quotes vary with aircraft class, season, slots and operator availability. We negotiate on your behalf.
Why concierge, not a marketplace
You stay hands-off. We source, negotiate and coordinate.
One brief, one proposal
Submit your mission once. We canvass operators globally and present a single curated proposal — no inbox overload.
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Operators are screened for AOC, insurance, safety history and service standards before they ever quote your mission.
Concierge promise
Quotes typically within the hour. We handle paperwork, slots and changes end-to-end. Free for travelers.
FAQ
Empty Leg Helicopter Guide — common questions
What is an empty leg?+
An empty leg is a one-way helicopter flight already paid for by another client where the aircraft would otherwise reposition empty. SkyMatch sells those legs at 30–70% below standard charter rates.
How do I get notified of empty legs?+
Tell us your route, budget and date window. We push matching empty legs to you the moment an operator posts one — no spam, just the legs that fit your brief.
Can I split an empty leg with other passengers?+
Not on the same aircraft (private charters are sole-occupancy) — but we frequently match small groups onto a single empty leg booking to share the cost.
How firm is an empty-leg price?+
Quoted all-in. Once confirmed and signed, the price is fixed. Cancellations follow the issuing operator's policy.
Are Dubai and Greece common empty-leg markets?+
Yes — Dubai post-event repositioning and Greek inter-island ferry legs in summer are two of our most active empty-leg flows.