The short answer
To charter a helicopter at Bournemouth Airport, tell us where you are going and when. From Hurn, London takes about 35 to 45 minutes by helicopter against around 2 hours 7 minutes by road, and Bristol about 25 to 35 minutes against over 2 hours. The airport has customs on site and published hours of 06:15 to 01:00.
Flying from Bournemouth Airport? Tell us where and when; we reply with options and a price for the whole aircraft.
Key facts
- Site
- Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset (EGHH / BOH)
- Hours as published
- Airport 06:15 to 01:00 local daily; customs, handling and fuel as airport hours; out-of-hours movements PPR via the Airport Duty Manager (library check 29 September 2026)
- Prior permission
- Yes, for all aircraft; visiting executive and commercial aircraft are subject to compulsory handling
- Customs and immigration
- Yes, on site, as airport hours
- Runway
- 08/26, 2,272 m by 46 m, with a CAT III ILS
- Jets
- Yes, large-cabin business jets are handled
- To London
- About 35 to 45 minutes by helicopter, 2 hours 7 minutes by road
Where Bournemouth Airport flights start and end
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Sites that serve Bournemouth Airport
Hours, permission and customs are the airport's or site's published information, checked 29 Sept 2026. We arrange permission and confirm times with your booking.
Bournemouth Airport EGHH / BOH
- Address
- Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airport 06:15–01:00 local daily; customs as airport hours; out-of-hours movements PPR via the Airport Duty Manager.
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 2,272 m × 46 m concrete/asphalt; CAT III ILS
Bournemouth Airport, the practical picture
For helicopter charter Bournemouth means Hurn: the airport is at Hurn, in the parish of Christchurch, about a mile west of the A338 and linked to the A31 from the M27 and M3. Its 2,272 m runway carries a CAT III instrument landing system, so it works in conditions that close smaller fields, and its customs desk runs to airport hours. That combination makes it a sound base for a helicopter connection from a private jet.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. At Bournemouth we arrange the helicopter, the permission and the handling; every visiting executive aircraft is subject to compulsory handling, and we book it.
Journey times from Bournemouth Airport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 21 nm (24 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 38 min (31 mi) | 20 min |
| Goodwood | 42 nm (48 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 13 min (64 mi) | 45 min |
| Bristol | 49 nm (57 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 2 h 07 min (83 mi) | 1 h 37 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 58 nm (67 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 1 h 30 min (78 mi) | 55 min |
| London Gatwick | 66 nm (76 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 2 h 07 min (107 mi) | 1 h 29 min |
| Oxford | 66 nm (76 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 1 h 54 min (98 mi) | 1 h 16 min |
| London Heathrow | 66 nm (76 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 1 h 44 min (91 mi) | 1 h 06 min |
| Epsom Downs | 68 nm (78 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 1 h 54 min (98 mi) | 1 h 14 min |
| Cardiff | 68 nm (78 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 3 h 12 min (132 mi) | 2 h 32 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 69 nm (79 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 23 min (118 mi) | 1 h 43 min |
| London | 75 nm (86 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 07 min (106 mi) | 1 h 27 min |
| Silverstone | 84 nm (96 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 21 min (121 mi) | 1 h 36 min |
| Birmingham | 101 nm (116 mi) | 45 to 60 min | 2 h 59 min (156 mi) | 2 h 06 min |
| Cambridge | 114 nm (131 mi) | 55 to 65 min | 3 h 03 min (155 mi) | 2 h 03 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 121 nm (140 mi) | 55 to 70 min | 3 h 06 min (164 mi) | 2 h 03 min |
| Manchester | 155 nm (179 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 43 min (237 mi) | 3 h 25 min |
| Liverpool | 158 nm (182 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 49 min (255 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Norwich | 163 nm (187 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 14 min (218 mi) | 2 h 54 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 167 nm (192 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 51 min (263 mi) | 3 h 28 min |
| Leeds | 185 nm (213 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 09 min (270 mi) | 3 h 39 min |
| York Racecourse | 192 nm (221 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 02 min (272 mi) | 3 h 27 min |
Helicopter figures are typical block times: distance at 135 knots plus 8 minutes, shown as a range. Road figures are free-flowing road times, a floor that real journeys rarely beat. Distances are in a straight line. Figures from our UK route data, checked 29 Sep 2026.
Hours: an unusually long day
The airport publishes 06:15 to 01:00 local time every day, with customs, handling and fuel running to the same hours. Out-of-hours movements need prior permission through the Airport Duty Manager. Our old page quoted 06:30 to 21:30, which is shorter than the published figure; the airport's own hours are the ones to plan on, and we confirm them for the specific date. That late finish is useful for evening arrivals after a long-haul or a late meeting on the south coast.
Journey times from Bournemouth against the road
Bournemouth is at the end of a road network that is slow for its distance. The flight to central London, about 75 nautical miles, takes about 35 to 45 minutes against 2 hours 7 minutes by road. Bristol is about 25 to 35 minutes by helicopter against 2 hours 7 by car, and Cardiff about 35 to 45 minutes against 3 hours 12. Heathrow is about 35 to 40 minutes against 1 hour 44.
Near neighbours are quick: Southampton about 15 to 20 minutes against 38 minutes by road, and Goodwood about 25 to 30 minutes against 1 hour 13. Ascot is about 30 to 40 minutes against 1 hour 30. Longer, Birmingham is about 45 to 60 minutes against 2 hours 59, and Manchester about 70 to 85 minutes against 4 hours 43. See the London to Bristol route for another west-country corridor.
Where our clients go from Hurn
Clients have landed or been collected near Poole, Christchurch, the Isle of Purbeck, Brockenhurst, the New Forest, Highcliffe Castle and Lymington. Those are mostly corporate and estate destinations along the south coast, and landing at any private site, hotel or house is subject to landing permission and site suitability. Neighbouring pages cover Southampton and the Isle of Wight.
For event days, AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium is close, and Chewton Glen in the New Forest is a common lunch destination for corporate parties. The Glorious Goodwood meeting is about 25 to 30 minutes away.
Booking and what to expect
Tell us the date, passengers and weights, and where you are going. We confirm the aircraft, permission and handling. Be at the helicopter 10 minutes before departure; luggage in soft bags is best. If you are arriving by private jet, tell us the handling agent and we will arrange for the helicopter to be parked beside the jet where the apron allows. Prices vary with the aircraft and the day, so start with the price guides or the quote form.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For jets into Bournemouth see our private jet site.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Bournemouth Airport, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Bournemouth Airport?
As published, 06:15 to 01:00 local time daily. Customs, handling and fuel follow airport hours. Out-of-hours movements are by prior permission through the Airport Duty Manager.
Does Bournemouth Airport have customs?
Yes. Customs and immigration are on site and run to airport hours.
How long does a helicopter take from Bournemouth to London?
About 35 to 45 minutes to central London, against about 2 hours 7 minutes by road in free-flowing traffic.
Can I charter a helicopter from Bournemouth to the New Forest?
Yes, the New Forest and Lymington are common destinations. Landing at a hotel or private site is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Is handling compulsory at Bournemouth?
Yes, all visiting commercial and executive aircraft are subject to compulsory handling. We book it as part of your charter.
How far is Goodwood from Bournemouth by helicopter?
About 25 to 30 minutes, against about 1 hour 13 minutes by road.
