Offshore Executive Visit RFQ Planner
Quick answer
This planner builds an offshore helicopter visit RFQ brief: base, offshore asset, passengers, safety and training requirements, timing and the approvals the asset owner requires. SkyMatch Group is an independent broker, not an operator; offshore feasibility depends on operator approvals, helideck status, passenger training and weather, all confirmed by the operator.
SkyMatch Group is a helicopter charter and flight service that reviews requests and arranges and manages flights. Flight times are estimates; availability, route approval, landing permissions and weather suitability are confirmed during review. Pricing is on request.
Offshore missions are governed by approvals before budget. The asset owner's aviation standard, the operator's offshore certification, helideck or hoist capability, and passenger survival training and medical validity decide whether the flight can happen at all. Capturing these upfront prevents weeks of unproductive quoting.
Build your mission brief
Likely decision points
- Whether any operator on the asset owner's approved list has capacity in the requested window.
- Whether the asset accepts a landing, requires a hoist, or does not accept non-contracted operators at all.
- Whether passenger training and medical validity can be completed before the requested date.
- Whether weather, daylight and diversion planning support the timing.
- Whether vessel transfer remains the more realistic option for this movement.
Mission intake checklist
Have these ready and your request can be reviewed in one pass.
- Exact pick-up and landing points (address, coordinates or heliport)
- Who controls each landing site and whether written permission exists
- Passengers, luggage and any equipment with weights
- Required arrival time and latest return time
- Single flight, daily shuttle or weekly programme
- Site rules: HSE induction, PPE, security clearance
- Ground fallback if weather prevents flying
- Decision-maker and how to reach them
Time saved versus ground transport (estimate)
Short answer: a helicopter usually saves time when the ground journey is long, congested or indirect and both landing points are close to where you need to be. Enter the distance and your usual door-to-door ground time.
Assumptions: 230 km/h cruise in still air, routing ×1.1, 15 min boarding and start-up, 20 min of car transfers to and from landing points. Flight times are estimates only; weather, routing, permits, landing access and aircraft availability are checked when SkyMatch reviews your request. No price is shown — pricing is on request. Send a mission brief.
FAQ
Can SkyMatch arrange an offshore helicopter flight?
SkyMatch can prepare and route the request to operators holding the relevant offshore approvals. Whether the mission proceeds depends on the asset owner's aviation standard, operator capacity, helideck status, passenger training and weather.
Do passengers need offshore survival training?
In most cases yes, together with a valid offshore medical and a safety briefing. Requirements are set by the asset owner, not by SkyMatch or the broker process.
Why is offshore charter more expensive than onshore?
Offshore-approved aircraft, crews, over-water fuel reserves, survival equipment, standby and diversion planning all carry higher cost, and the approved fleet is small.
Is SkyMatch the operator?
No. SkyMatch Group is an independent helicopter charter broker. Flights are operated by licensed third-party operators holding the required offshore approvals.
How much does it cost to charter a helicopter?
Helicopter charter is priced per flight hour for the whole aircraft, not per seat, so the drivers are flight time, aircraft category, positioning from the operator's base, landing and handling fees, and waiting time. A calculator result here is a preliminary planning estimate; the final price comes from the operator in a written quotation.
How far in advance should I request a helicopter charter?
A few working days is comfortable for most transfers, and short-notice or same-day flights are often possible where an aircraft and crew are free. Peak season, major events and non-airport landing sites need longer, because permissions and crew duty limits are checked before an operator can confirm.
Can the helicopter land at my hotel, villa, yacht or project site?
Only where an approved landing site exists and the operator and local authority permit its use on your date. SkyMatch Group checks the landing options for your route as a broker; the operator and the site owner confirm whether the landing is actually authorised.
What information do I need to send to get a real quote?
Origin and destination, date, preferred departure time, passenger count, luggage, and the mission type (airport transfer, resort or island transfer, VIP, corporate, event, offshore, filming or project support). Any landing constraint or fixed arrival deadline should be included, because it can change the aircraft and the price.
Is the calculator result a confirmed price or a booking?
No. It is a preliminary estimate for planning purposes. Final aircraft availability, operational feasibility, routing and pricing must be confirmed by the selected operator; SkyMatch Group is a helicopter charter broker and does not operate aircraft.
Related
SkyMatch Group is a helicopter charter and flight service that reviews requests and arranges and manages flights. Flight times are estimates; availability, route approval, landing permissions and weather suitability are confirmed during review. Pricing is on request. This planner produces a structured request, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-09-02.
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SkyMatch reviews each helicopter charter request and arranges the flight. Availability, permits, landing permission, weather, route feasibility and final price are checked for each request and confirmed in writing before you commit. Estimates and directories on this site support research only.
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