Camberley Helicopter Rides
Take off from Blackbushe Airport near Camberley and watch the countryside open beneath you. Choose an exciting first flight, follow the Thames Valley, look towards Henley-on-Thames, make Highclere Castle the destination or reserve the helicopter privately for a much bigger adventure.
From first lift-off to landmark sightseeing
The excitement begins the moment the helicopter leaves Blackbushe Airport. Roads, woodland and open countryside begin to shrink beneath the cabin, and within seconds the familiar landscape around Camberley looks completely different from the air.
Choose a shorter flight for the sheer joy of flying, spend longer following the Thames Valley or looking towards Henley-on-Thames, or make Highclere Castle the focus of a 30 minute sightseeing tour. Special experiences add bubbly or the front co-pilot seat, while the private choices let you share the adventure with your own group.
Short & Scenic
Four shared flights offer approximately 8, 10, 15 or 18 minutes in the air.
Sightseeing Tours
Look towards the distant London skyline or spend 30 minutes flying towards Highclere Castle.
Special Experiences
Celebrate with bubbly after landing or take the front seat beside the pilot.
Private Flights
Reserve the helicopter for your own party with approximately 8, 15, 30 or 60 minutes flying.
Compare Helicopter Rides
Build from an eight minute first flight to longer sightseeing over the Thames Valley and towards Henley-on-Thames.
12 Mile Themed Helicopter Flight
Feel the helicopter lift away from Blackbushe and watch the landscape open beneath you on approximately eight minutes of flying. This is the compact first-flight choice, offering enough time to enjoy the sensation of being airborne and see the world around Camberley from a completely different angle.
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18 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Give yourself a little more time to enjoy the view with approximately ten minutes in the air. From Blackbushe this is offered as a 10 Minute Helicopter Pleasure Flight, making it an easy step up when you want more than the shortest introduction without moving straight to a longer sightseeing tour.
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25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Take the sightseeing further on the Reading and Thames route from Blackbushe. Approximately 15 minutes in the air gives the journey room to unfold, with more time to enjoy the changing landscape and settle into that extraordinary helicopter view.
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20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight
Enjoy approximately 18 minutes of flying on the Blackbushe route offering views towards Henley-on-Thames. The extra time makes this feel like a proper sightseeing experience, giving you longer to take in the countryside, follow the changing view and make the most of being in the air.
View ExperienceLook towards the distant London skyline or make Highclere Castle the focus of a longer 30 minute helicopter flight.
UK Wide City Helicopter Tour
See the wider landscape open beneath the helicopter as the distant London skyline comes into view. With approximately 12 minutes in the air, this is a tempting choice if you want a taste of London from above without stepping up to one of the dedicated longer city sightseeing flights available elsewhere.
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30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Make Highclere Castle the focus of a much bigger helicopter adventure. Approximately 30 minutes in the air gives you a substantial sightseeing journey from Blackbushe, with the famous estate providing a memorable destination for anyone who wants more than a shorter local flight.
View ExperienceAdd a celebratory finish with bubbly or take the front seat beside the pilot for a completely different perspective.
Extended Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Give the occasion a little extra sparkle. Enjoy the 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight from Blackbushe with approximately eight minutes in the air, then celebrate after landing with bubbly. A lovely gift for a birthday, anniversary or first helicopter experience.
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Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience
Take the seat beside the pilot and experience lift-off from the front of the cabin. The Blackbushe flight uses the 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight with approximately eight minutes in the air, but the real attraction is the cockpit perspective and the feeling of being right at the heart of the action.
View ExperienceReserve the helicopter for your own party, from a short private R44 flight to a full hour in the air on an extended City of London experience.
12 Mile PRIVATE Flight in an R44 Helicopter
Keep the helicopter for your own party on the 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight from Blackbushe. With approximately eight minutes in the air and the R44 reserved for up to three passengers, this is a compact private experience with all the excitement of lift-off shared only with the people you bring.
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25 Mile PRIVATE Flight in an R44 Helicopter
Enjoy the Reading and Thames route with the R44 reserved for your own party of up to three passengers. Approximately 15 minutes in the air gives you more time to share the view together and turns the flight into a wonderfully personal way to celebrate a special occasion.
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45 Mile PRIVATE Flight in an R44 Helicopter
Make Highclere Castle the focus of a private helicopter journey. With approximately 30 minutes in the air and the R44 reserved for your group of up to three passengers, this combines a substantial sightseeing flight with the privacy of having the cabin to yourselves.
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60 Minute PRIVATE Helicopter Flight
Make the helicopter the centrepiece of the day with a full hour in the air. From Blackbushe this becomes an Extended City of London Helicopter Flight, offering a substantial private sightseeing experience and far more time to enjoy the journey together.
View ExperienceBlackbushe Airport
Your Camberley helicopter ride departs from Blackbushe Airport, a well-established general aviation airfield with a broad range of sightseeing and private helicopter experiences. From here, flights can take in the surrounding countryside, Reading and the Thames, views towards Henley-on-Thames, Highclere Castle or, on selected experiences, the distant London skyline.
Blackbushe AirportCamberley, Surrey
GU17 9LQ
The map identifies the general Blackbushe Airport area, not a confirmed helicopter touchdown point, parking position or passenger meeting point. Follow the exact joining instructions supplied with your booking for your flight-day arrival.
How far do you want the adventure to go?
The shorter Blackbushe flights are all about the feeling of getting airborne. Eight or ten minutes is enough to experience the unmistakable lift-off, see the airfield shrink beneath you and enjoy the thrill of a helicopter ride without turning the day into a long sightseeing trip.
With approximately 15 minutes in the air, the Reading and Thames route gives the flight more room to unfold. Step up again to around 18 minutes and the sightseeing moves towards Henley-on-Thames, giving you longer to relax into the view and enjoy the changing countryside beneath the cabin.
For a more substantial shared experience, the Highclere Castle tour provides approximately 30 minutes of flying and makes a recognisable landmark the focus of the journey. The UK Wide City Tour takes a different approach, offering approximately 12 minutes in the air with a glimpse of the distant London skyline.
Private flying gives the same occasion a more personal feel. The R44 choices offer approximately eight, 15 or 30 minutes for your own party of up to three passengers, while the separate 60 Minute PRIVATE Helicopter Flight becomes an Extended City of London Helicopter Flight from Blackbushe. From a first lift-off to a full hour in the air, Camberley gives you plenty of room to decide just how big you want the experience to be.
Before you fly
Which Camberley helicopter ride should I choose?
For a first helicopter flight, the 12 Mile or 18 Mile choices offer approximately eight or ten minutes in the air. The Reading and Thames and Henley-on-Thames options give you more sightseeing time, while the Highclere Castle tour provides approximately 30 minutes of flying. Special experiences add bubbly or the co-pilot seat, and private flights reserve the helicopter for your own group.
Where do Camberley helicopter rides depart from?
Flights depart from Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9LQ. Use the map for general orientation and follow the exact entrance, parking and meeting instructions supplied with your booking.
What can I see on a helicopter flight from Blackbushe Airport?
Depending on the experience chosen, flights can include Reading and the Thames, views towards Henley-on-Thames, Highclere Castle or a glimpse of the distant London skyline. Choose the named sightseeing tour that best matches what you most want to see.
Which flight goes towards Henley-on-Thames?
The 20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight is offered from Blackbushe with views towards Henley-on-Thames and provides approximately 18 minutes of flying within an overall experience of around 45 minutes.
Does the Highclere Castle tour include 30 minutes of flying?
Yes. From Blackbushe, the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is offered as the Highclere Castle Tour with approximately 30 minutes in the air and an overall experience of around 60 minutes.
Is the UK Wide City Tour a central London sightseeing flight?
No. From Blackbushe this experience offers a glimpse of the distant London skyline with approximately 12 minutes in the air. It is best chosen for the wider aerial view rather than as a close-up central London sightseeing tour.
What private helicopter flights are available from Camberley?
Private R44 flights are available over 12, 25 and 45 miles with approximately eight, 15 and 30 minutes in the air. There is also a separate 60 Minute PRIVATE Helicopter Flight, offered from Blackbushe as an Extended City of London Helicopter Flight with approximately one hour of flying.
How do the private R44 prices work?
The 12, 25 and 45 Mile private R44 flights reserve the helicopter for your own party of up to three passengers, with the displayed price covering the group rather than each person separately. Check the individual flight details for the separate 60 minute private experience.
What special helicopter experiences are available at Blackbushe?
Extended Blue Skies combines the 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight with bubbly after landing. Ultimate Co-Pilot uses the same approximately eight minute flight but places the voucher holder in the front seat beside the pilot for a very different perspective.
What should I know about weather, spectators and passenger requirements?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent and a flight may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Spectator arrangements and passenger requirements can vary by experience, particularly for private flights and the front co-pilot seat. Check the current requirements for the specific flight you are buying and follow the joining instructions for the operating day.