Airbus Helicopters · Light twin
Airbus H135 helicopter charter
A compact light twin (one or two pilots plus up to six) that may suit city and airport transfers, medical transfers and corporate shuttles where a twin is preferred.
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 6
About 4 with luggage
Cruise
137 kt
254 km/h
Published range
338 nm
626 km, no reserve
Engines
Twin
IFR-certified versions exist
Best-fit missions
- City and airport transfers
- Medical transfers
- Corporate shuttles
Trade-offs and limits
- Luggage space is limited with full seats
- Smaller cabin than the H145
IFR-certified versions exist; whether a specific aircraft and crew fly IFR is aircraft- and crew-specific.
Airbus H135 specifications
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Class | Light twin |
| Engines | 2 × Safran Arrius 2B2 or Pratt & Whitney PW206B turboshafts |
| Maximum passenger seats | 6Manufacturer figure, checked 12 October 2026 |
| Typical charter layout | About 5 seats; plan for 4 with luggageCharter planning guidance, not a limit |
| Cruise speed | 137 kt (254 km/h)Published manufacturer figure; not re-checked on the latest review |
| Maximum range | 338 nm (626 km)Manufacturer figure, checked 12 October 2026. No fuel reserve; charter legs are shorter. |
| Cabin | Up to six passengers; rear clamshell doors give flexible loading. |
| Luggage | Loaded through the rear clamshell doors; space is shared with the cabin. |
Source: Airbus Helicopters — H135. 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.
When a comparable type may suit better
If no Airbus H135 is available or the mission changes, these types are often considered instead.
Airbus H145
Up to 10 passengers · 130 kt · 351 nm. Light-medium twin for executive and group transfers.
Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Up to 7 passengers · 155 kt · 411 nm. Light twin for corporate and IFR flights.
Leonardo AW109 GrandNew
Up to 7 passengers · 154 kt · 460 nm. Fast executive twin for VIP city pairs.
What affects a Airbus H135 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 H135 charter FAQs
How many passengers can a Airbus H135 carry?
The manufacturer lists up to 6 passengers in its densest layout. Charter cabins usually seat about 5, and with luggage on a transfer it is safer to plan for about 4. 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 H135?
Loaded through the rear clamshell doors; space is shared with the cabin. 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 H135 fly?
The manufacturer's published maximum range is about 338 nm (626 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 H135 suited to?
It is commonly configured for: city and airport transfers, medical transfers, corporate shuttles. IFR-certified versions exist; whether a specific aircraft and crew fly IFR is aircraft- and crew-specific. Suitability for a particular mission is always checked against the specific aircraft and route.
How much does it cost to charter a Airbus H135?
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 H135 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 H135 is available?
A comparable type can often do the same job. For this mission profile that usually means Airbus H145, Bell 429 GlobalRanger, Leonardo AW109 GrandNew. We tell you the trade-offs before you decide.
Request a Airbus H135 for your route
Send your departure and destination, date and time, number of passengers, bags and their weights, and the purpose of the trip. SkyMatch reviews the request and replies with suitable options. There's no obligation.
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