West Sussex Helicopter Rides
See Brighton from a completely different angle, with flights over the city, pier and football sights, or head inland for the front-seat thrill of Ultimate Co-Pilot near Haywards Heath.
Brighton was made for a helicopter view
Lift away from Brighton City Airport and familiar landmarks suddenly belong to a much bigger picture. The city, Brighton Pier and the sweep of Brighton & Hove become part of the view, with flight choices ranging from an eight minute introduction to a full 30 minute sightseeing tour.
Near Haywards Heath, the South of England Showground at Ardingly offers a completely different kind of experience. Ultimate Co-Pilot puts the voucher holder in the front passenger seat beside the pilot, turning approximately eight minutes in the air into something that feels much closer to the flying itself.
Choose Where to Fly
Go sightseeing over Brighton or make the cockpit itself part of the experience near Haywards Heath.
Brighton Helicopter Rides
Brighton becomes a different city from the air. Fly towards the pier and city skyline, stretch the experience into an extended Brighton sightseeing tour, or add the city and football sights to the occasion. With eight choices from the airport, there is room to make the flight as quick, scenic or substantial as the day deserves.
View Brighton
Haywards Heath Helicopter Rides
This one is all about where you sit. Ultimate Co-Pilot puts the voucher holder in the front passenger seat beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes in the air from the South of England Showground at Ardingly, making the cockpit view, the lift-off and the flying itself the heart of the memory.
View Haywards HeathWhere the flights take off
Brighton flights depart from Brighton City Airport at Shoreham-by-Sea. Haywards Heath experiences use the South of England Showground at Ardingly, bringing a second West Sussex departure point farther inland.
Brighton City Airport
Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF Brighton helicopter ridesSouth of England Showground
Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL Haywards Heath helicopter ridesThe map shows the two venues for orientation. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct helicopter entrance, parking arrangements and passenger meeting point on the day.
Brighton below. A cockpit seat inland.
Brighton is the sightseeing star. From the airport at Shoreham-by-Sea, the local flights build from a compact pleasure flight into views of Brighton city and pier, City of Brighton tours and an extended 30 minute sightseeing experience. There is also a Brighton & Hove city and football tour when the stadium is part of the attraction.
The Haywards Heath option has a different kind of pull. From the South of England Showground at Ardingly, Ultimate Co-Pilot puts the voucher holder beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes in the air. Rather than chasing a long route, the appeal is being right at the front as the helicopter lifts away and West Sussex opens beneath you.
Make Brighton itself the spectacle, or make the helicopter and the cockpit the occasion. Either way, West Sussex gives you a reason to stop looking up and finally get airborne.
Before you choose
Where can I take a helicopter ride in West Sussex?
West Sussex currently has flights from Brighton City Airport at Shoreham-by-Sea and the South of England Showground at Ardingly near Haywards Heath.
How many helicopter flights are available from Brighton?
Brighton City Airport currently has eight helicopter experiences, with flying times from approximately eight minutes to 30 minutes.
What can I see on a Brighton helicopter flight?
Current Brighton routes include views of Brighton city and pier, City of Brighton sightseeing, an extended City of Brighton tour and a Brighton & Hove city and football tour.
Is Brighton City Airport actually in Brighton?
The airport trades as Brighton City Airport, but its terminal is at Cecil Pashley Way in Shoreham-by-Sea. The Brighton page makes the departure location clear before you travel.
What is the longest Brighton helicopter tour?
The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is offered locally as the Extended City of Brighton Tour, with approximately 30 minutes in the air.
Is there a Brighton football stadium helicopter tour?
Yes. The All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour is offered from Brighton City Airport as the Brighton & Hove City and Football Tour.
Where do Haywards Heath helicopter rides depart from?
The Haywards Heath page uses the South of England Showground at Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL as the launch location.
What helicopter experience is available near Haywards Heath?
Ultimate Co-Pilot is available from the South of England Showground, with approximately eight minutes of flying and the voucher holder in the front passenger seat beside the pilot, subject to the current passenger requirements.
Which West Sussex location is best for sightseeing?
Brighton offers the dedicated city, pier and football sightseeing routes. Haywards Heath is centred on the Ultimate Co-Pilot front-seat experience.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so a flight may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check the joining instructions and current passenger requirements before travelling.