Landing point · London, United Kingdom
London Heliport (Battersea) — landing and transfers
Quick answerBattersea is the only licensed heliport inside central London, sitting on the south bank of the Thames, and it is slot-based and day-focused — which is why most London helicopter trips are built around a Battersea slot plus a short car leg, not around landing near the final address.
Central London airspace is among the most controlled in Europe and open-field landings are not part of the picture. In practice a client either takes a Battersea slot, or uses an airfield outside the centre with a longer drive. Which one is right depends on the time of day, the direction you are coming from and how much of the journey you are trying to remove.
What Battersea is used for
Short business hops in and out of the capital, connections to and from the London airports, and legs to the south coast, the Cotswolds and race or regatta venues.
It is a transfer heliport, not a base for sightseeing. Ground time is short and the surrounding road network puts Mayfair, the City and Canary Wharf within a manageable drive.
Slots, hours and noise
Movements are slot-controlled and constrained by published operating hours and noise rules; late-evening and night arrivals are not a given.
For an early meeting or a same-day return, the slot is the thing to lock first — the aircraft is usually the easier half of the problem.
Alternatives outside the centre
Airfields around the M25 and the London airports handle helicopter movements and are often the answer when Battersea is full or the timing sits outside its hours.
We compare the total door-to-door time, not the flight time. Sometimes a slightly longer drive from an outer airfield beats waiting for a central slot.
How landing points are handled
- SkyMatch brokers and does not operate aircraft: every flight is performed by an independent licensed operator.
- Aircraft and crew are subject to availability on the requested date.
- Landing permission at a lodge, resort, heliport, marina or private property is confirmed per mission, never assumed.
- Weather and operational restrictions can change or cancel a flight — that call belongs to the operating crew.
- The final aircraft and price come from the performing operator, quoted for your specific mission.
For hotels, marinas, estates and event venues
If you manage a property with a helipad or a suitable landing area, we can hold your access rules, contact chain and seasonal restrictions on file so arriving guests are quoted correctly the first time.
List your landing point with usFrequently asked
Is Battersea the only heliport in London?
It is the only licensed heliport in central London. Other movements use airfields and airports outside the centre.
Can I land in a London park or on a rooftop?
No, not for ordinary private transfers. Central London movements go through licensed sites.
How far in advance should I book a slot?
For weekday business hours and event weekends, plan several days ahead; slots are finite and demand is concentrated.
Can I fly from Battersea to Heathrow or Farnborough?
Yes, airport connections are one of its most common uses, subject to slots at both ends.