The short answer
Helicopter charter Cornwall uses Cornwall Airport Newquay, Penzance Heliport and Land's End Airport. From Newquay, Bristol is about 50 to 60 minutes by helicopter against at least 2 hours 56 by road, and Cardiff 40 to 50 against 3 hours 57. Send your date, weights and destination and we quote.
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Key facts
- North Cornwall
- Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ), 2,744 m runway, customs on site, aerodrome daily from 06:45 or 07:00 to 21:30 in summer
- West Cornwall
- Penzance Heliport (EGHK), Mon to Sat 08:00 to 17:00 (07:30 to 18:30 in summer), closed Sundays, daylight only
- Land's End
- Land's End Airport (EGHC), 784 m runway, closed Sundays, prior permission
- Newquay to Bristol
- Helicopter about 50 to 60 minutes; car at least 2h56 (151 miles)
- Newquay to Cardiff
- Helicopter about 40 to 50 minutes; car at least 3h57 (205 miles)
- Penzance to Bristol
- Helicopter about 60 to 75 minutes; car at least 3h26 (179 miles)
- Newquay to Southampton
- Helicopter about 65 to 80 minutes; car at least 3h56 (193 miles)
Where Cornwall flights start and end
The map shows Cornwall Airport Newquay and the other sites that serve Cornwall, with range rings and the nearest cities. Pins with a page of their own are links.
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Cornwall Airport Newquay
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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.
Cornwall Airport Newquay EGHQ / NQY
- Address
- Cornwall Airport Newquay, St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Aerodrome (29 Mar–31 Oct 2026) Mon–Sat 06:45–21:30, Sun 07:00–21:30; other times by arrangement; PPR for all…
Aerodrome (29 Mar–31 Oct 2026) Mon–Sat 06:45–21:30, Sun 07:00–21:30; other times by arrangement; PPR for all non-scheduled movements (movements 17:00–09:00 need PPR before 15:00).- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (H24; 24 hours' notice for non-scheduled movements)
- Runway
- 12/30 – 2,744 m × 45 m concrete/grooved asphalt; CAT II/III approaches
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Penzance Heliport EGHK
- Address
- Penzance Heliport, Jelbert Way, Long Rock, Penzance
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00 (07:30–18:30 summer); closed Sundays; daylight VFR only (UK AIP)
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- No
Mainland gateway to the Isles of Scilly – 15-minute flights to Tresco and St Mary's. Visiting and charter helicopters, out-of-hours flights and hangarage strictly by prior arrangement. No Sunday operations and no customs.
Map position is approximate.
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Land's End Airport EGHC / LEQ
- Address
- Land's End Airport, Kelynack, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Summer (BST) Mon–Sat 07:00–18:30, Sunday closed. Winter Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 07:00–12:15, Sunday closed
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 16/34 – 784 m × 18 m asphalt; 07/25 – 693 m asphalt
Helicopter charter PenzanceOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Three sites from one end of the county to the other
Helicopter charter Cornwall has three useful sites. Newquay, in the north, is a jet-capable airport with a 2,744 metre runway, instrument approaches, customs on site and a business aviation handler; it is also the home of Spaceport Cornwall. Penzance Heliport, in the far west, is the mainland gateway to the Isles of Scilly with 15-minute flights to Tresco and St Mary's, a terminal cafe and a large car park. Land's End Airport, 6 nautical miles from Penzance, has a shorter runway and suits helicopters and light aircraft.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. The three sites are 27.5 to 32.9 nautical miles apart, so choosing the right one saves a long drive. See helicopter charter Newquay, helicopter charter Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Journey times from Cornwall Airport Newquay
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 85 nm (98 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 3 h 57 min (205 mi) | 3 h 12 min |
| Bristol | 103 nm (119 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 2 h 56 min (151 mi) | 2 h 01 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 141 nm (163 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 3 h 41 min (197 mi) | 2 h 28 min |
| Southampton | 142 nm (163 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 3 h 56 min (193 mi) | 2 h 43 min |
| Oxford | 162 nm (186 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 32 min (237 mi) | 3 h 12 min |
| Goodwood | 164 nm (188 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 31 min (227 mi) | 3 h 08 min |
| Birmingham | 171 nm (197 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 38 min (248 mi) | 3 h 13 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 174 nm (200 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 25 min (230 mi) | 3 h |
| Silverstone | 179 nm (206 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 4 h 59 min (260 mi) | 3 h 29 min |
| London Heathrow | 182 nm (210 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 4 h 40 min (243 mi) | 3 h 10 min |
| Epsom Downs | 187 nm (215 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 4 h 50 min (250 mi) | 3 h 20 min |
| London Gatwick | 187 nm (215 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 06 min (268 mi) | 3 h 36 min |
| Liverpool | 191 nm (220 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 6 h 08 min (328 mi) | 4 h 33 min |
| London | 192 nm (221 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 02 min (258 mi) | 3 h 27 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 198 nm (227 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 6 h 10 min (336 mi) | 4 h 35 min |
| Manchester | 202 nm (232 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 6 h 02 min (310 mi) | 4 h 22 min |
| Cambridge | 221 nm (254 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 59 min (307 mi) | 4 h 11 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 229 nm (264 mi) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h 05 min | 6 h 01 min (316 mi) | 4 h 08 min |
| Leeds | 240 nm (276 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 57 min (372 mi) | 4 h 59 min |
Times from Penzance Heliport
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 112 nm (129 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 4 h 26 min (233 mi) | 3 h 28 min |
| Bristol | 130 nm (150 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 26 min (179 mi) | 2 h 18 min |
| Southampton | 166 nm (191 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 25 min (221 mi) | 3 h 02 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 169 nm (194 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 11 min (225 mi) | 2 h 46 min |
| Goodwood | 187 nm (216 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 01 min (255 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Oxford | 189 nm (217 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 02 min (265 mi) | 3 h 27 min |
| Birmingham | 199 nm (229 mi) | 85 to 110 min | 5 h 08 min (276 mi) | 3 h 30 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 199 nm (229 mi) | 85 to 110 min | 4 h 55 min (258 mi) | 3 h 17 min |
| Silverstone | 206 nm (237 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 29 min (288 mi) | 3 h 49 min |
| London Heathrow | 208 nm (239 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 09 min (271 mi) | 3 h 26 min |
| London Gatwick | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 35 min (296 mi) | 3 h 52 min |
| Epsom Downs | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 19 min (278 mi) | 3 h 36 min |
| Liverpool | 217 nm (249 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 6 h 38 min (356 mi) | 4 h 53 min |
| London | 218 nm (251 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 32 min (286 mi) | 3 h 47 min |
Times from Land's End Airport
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 118 nm (135 mi) | 55 to 70 min | 4 h 39 min (243 mi) | 3 h 36 min |
| Bristol | 136 nm (156 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 39 min (188 mi) | 2 h 31 min |
| Southampton | 172 nm (198 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 39 min (231 mi) | 3 h 14 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 174 nm (201 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 24 min (235 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Goodwood | 193 nm (222 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 14 min (264 mi) | 3 h 39 min |
| Oxford | 195 nm (224 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 15 min (275 mi) | 3 h 40 min |
| Birmingham | 204 nm (235 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 21 min (286 mi) | 3 h 41 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 205 nm (236 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 08 min (268 mi) | 3 h 28 min |
| Silverstone | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 42 min (298 mi) | 3 h 59 min |
| London Heathrow | 214 nm (246 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 23 min (281 mi) | 3 h 38 min |
| London Gatwick | 218 nm (251 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 49 min (305 mi) | 4 h 04 min |
| Epsom Downs | 218 nm (251 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 33 min (288 mi) | 3 h 45 min |
| Liverpool | 221 nm (254 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 6 h 51 min (366 mi) | 5 h 03 min |
| London | 224 nm (258 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 45 min (295 mi) | 3 h 57 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.
The Cornwall gap with the road
Cornwall's road network is long and slow, and the helicopter comparison is dramatic. Newquay to Bristol is about 50 to 60 minutes by helicopter against at least 2 hours 56 minutes by road; to Cardiff about 40 to 50 minutes against 3 hours 57; to Cheltenham about 65 to 80 against 3 hours 41; to Southampton about 65 to 80 against 3 hours 56; and to Oxford 70 to 90 against 4 hours 32. From Penzance, Bristol is about 60 to 75 minutes against 3 hours 26 and Southampton 75 to 90 against 4 hours 25.
Those are free-flowing road floors, and summer Saturdays on the A30 are far slower. Helicopter times are block times at 135 knots plus eight minutes, shown as a range. For Devon, the next county east, see helicopter charter Exeter.
Business, marine and hospitality
Cornwall's economy covers marine engineering and ports at Falmouth, mining heritage and geothermal energy, agriculture, a large hospitality sector around Padstow and Rock, and technology and space business around Newquay. Cornwall hosted the G7 leaders' summit at Carbis Bay in 2021, which showed how much high-level travel the airport can handle. Directors and project teams are typical charter customers; see business helicopter charter.
Landing at a hotel, an estate or a private quay is subject to landing permission and site suitability, and we ask first. Our dining by helicopter page covers restaurant and lunch destinations for client groups. We fly business and corporate groups only. Executive Global Travel can arrange the car from Newquay.
Planning notes
Give us the date, the destination and each passenger's weight; arrive 10 minutes before departure and keep bags soft. Penzance and Land's End close on Sundays, so we plan weekend trips through Newquay. Atlantic weather and sea fog decide some mornings, and we check the forecast on the day before and on the morning. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
See the South West England page and the southern airfield directory for the wider picture.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Cornwall Airport Newquay, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for helicopter charter in Cornwall?
Newquay for the north and for jets, Penzance for the far west and the Isles of Scilly, and Land's End for a short hop from the western tip.
How long is a helicopter from Newquay to Bristol?
About 50 to 60 minutes, against at least 2 hours 56 minutes by road.
Can I fly on a Sunday?
Newquay is open on Sundays. Penzance Heliport and Land's End Airport are closed on Sundays.
Does Newquay have customs?
Yes, on site, with 24 hours of notice for non-scheduled movements.
Can you land at a hotel or estate in Cornwall?
Often, subject to landing permission and site suitability. We ask the owner first.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
