Airbus Helicopters · Intermediate single (turbine)
Airbus H130: seats, range and mission fit
A wide-cabin single-engine helicopter (pilot plus up to seven) that may suit sightseeing and resort transfers where window views and cabin space matter.
This is a type we can help source through independent licensed operators. Availability depends on the route, date, approvals and the operator's confirmation. Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote.
Passengers
Up to 7
About 5 with luggage
Cruise
128 kt
237 km/h
Published range
327 nm
606 km, no reserve
Engines
Turbine single
Normally day VFR
Best-fit missions
- Scenic flights
- Resort and coastal transfers
- Small groups who want wide windows
Trade-offs and limits
- Usually day VFR
- Single engine can restrict some city and over-water routes
- Luggage space shrinks with a full cabin
Its Fenestron shrouded tail rotor lowers external noise. Night or over-water flights depend on the aircraft and local rules.
Airbus H130 specifications
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Class | Intermediate single (turbine) |
| Engines | 1 × Safran Arriel 2D turboshaft with FADEC |
| Maximum passenger seats | 7Manufacturer figure, checked 12 October 2026 |
| Typical charter layout | About 6 seats; plan for 5 with luggageCharter planning guidance, not a limit |
| Cruise speed | 128 kt (237 km/h)Published manufacturer figure; not re-checked on the latest review |
| Maximum range | 327 nm (606 km)Manufacturer figure, checked 12 October 2026. No fuel reserve; charter legs are shorter. |
| Cabin | A wide cabin with large windows and a flat floor; previously known as the EC130 T2. |
| Luggage | A rear hold for soft bags and a few cabin-size cases. |
Source: Airbus Helicopters — H130. Last checked 12 October 2026.
Usable seats, payload, baggage, range and equipment vary by the specific aircraft, interior, fuel, temperature, altitude and route, and by the operator's and pilot's decision. Final suitability and every operating decision are confirmed by the licensed operator before booking.
Airbus H130 capabilities and limits
What the published figures say, next to what normally limits them on a real charter. The operator confirms the actual aircraft.
| Topic | Capability | Limit to check |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | Up to 7 in the manufacturer's densest layout; charter cabins usually about 6. | Plan for about 5 with luggage. Passenger weights, fuel, heat and altitude reduce usable seats. |
| Luggage | A rear hold for soft bags and a few cabin-size cases. | Bags are often what limits the passenger count, so send their number, size and weight. |
| Range | 327 nm (606 km) published maximum, no fuel reserve. | Real charter legs are shorter because of reserves, payload, wind, routing and landing sites. |
| Speed | 128 kt (237 km/h) published cruise. | Time on the day also depends on routing, wind and the approach to each landing site. |
| Flight rules | Normally flown day VFR. | Night, cloud and poor visibility normally rule the flight out; the pilot decides on weather. |
| Engines and routes | 1 × Safran Arriel 2D turboshaft with FADEC. | A single engine can restrict some city and over-water routes. |
Where it sits in the guide
Single-engine light helicopters: Small piston or turbine helicopters for short hops, scenic flights and light-travelling groups of up to about four.
Baggage: soft bags and a few small cases.
See the category · Which helicopter fits my trip?Usually not suitable for
- Airport transfers with several full-size suitcases
- Routes where rules or the operator require two engines
- Long legs with a full cabin
Landing sites
Small landing sites can be considered, but every site still needs the owner's and authority's permission.
Specs vs the day of flight
The figures above are the manufacturer's. For your flight the operator also checks:
- Fuel reserves required by rules and the operator
- Passenger and baggage weight, and bag shape
- Temperature, altitude and wind on the day
- Weather minima and daylight
- Pilot and crew duty limits
- Local regulation, airspace and landing-site permission
- The operator's own approval for the aircraft and mission
When a comparable type may suit better
If no Airbus H130 is available or the mission changes, these types are often considered instead.
What affects a Airbus H130 quote
- Flight time for your route, plus positioning if the aircraft isn't based near your departure point
- Passenger weights, the number and size of bags, and fuel needed for the leg
- Landing sites, landing and handling fees, and any permissions they need
- Waiting time, overnight crew costs and multi-stop days
- Date, season, event demand and local taxes
Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote.
Airbus H130 questions: seats, range and charter
How many passengers can a Airbus H130 carry?
The manufacturer lists up to 7 passengers in its densest layout. Charter cabins usually seat about 6, and with luggage on a transfer it is safer to plan for about 5. The final number depends on the specific aircraft, fuel, weather and passenger weights, and is confirmed by the operator.
How much luggage fits in a Airbus H130?
A rear hold for soft bags and a few cabin-size cases. Tell us the number, size and weight of bags in your request, because luggage is often what limits the passenger count.
How far can a Airbus H130 fly?
The manufacturer's published maximum range is about 327 nm (606 km) with no fuel reserve. Real charter legs are shorter, because of fuel reserves, payload, wind, routing and the landing sites involved.
What missions is the Airbus H130 suited to?
It is commonly configured for: scenic flights, resort and coastal transfers, small groups who want wide windows. Its Fenestron shrouded tail rotor lowers external noise. Night or over-water flights depend on the aircraft and local rules. Suitability for a particular mission is always checked against the specific aircraft and route.
How much does it cost to charter a Airbus H130?
Price is quoted for the specific mission; request a quote. The price depends on flight time, positioning of the aircraft to your departure point, waiting time, landing and handling fees, taxes and the date.
Can SkyMatch guarantee a Airbus H130 on my date?
No. SkyMatch does not own or operate aircraft. After we receive your request we check suitable independent licensed operators for this type; availability depends on the route, date, approvals and their confirmation.
What can I book if no Airbus H130 is available?
A comparable type can often do the same job. For this mission profile that usually means Airbus H125, Bell 407GXi, Airbus H135. We tell you the trade-offs before you decide.
Planning a flight? Request a Airbus H130 or similar
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