Cornwall Helicopter Rides
Discover helicopter experiences across 4 Cornwall locations and 5 launch venues, from a short first flight to St Ives Bay, Land’s End and longer coastal sightseeing.
Four Cornwall locations. A different view from each.
Cornwall offers more than one kind of helicopter day. St Ives brings the bay, Godrevy and a distinctive summer-special programme into the picture. Perranporth has a wide range of north-coast flights, Land’s End focuses on the western peninsula, and Redruth offers a smaller selection for anyone who simply wants to experience a helicopter for the first time.
Choose the area and flying style that appeal to you, then open its location page to compare the individual experiences. The map also shows the physical departure venues, so you can find the location confirmed for your booking.
St Ives
St Ives Bay, Godrevy Lighthouse, longer coastal tours and a seasonal Land, Sea & Air experience.
Perranporth
Perranporth and Holywell Bay, St Agnes, longer Cornish coastline tours and the Ultimate Co-Pilot experience.
Land's End
Sennen Cove, Land’s End, the Minack Theatre and longer flights around the Cornish Peninsula.
Redruth
Short 5 and 8 minute flights, bubbly after landing and the front-seat Ultimate Co-Pilot experience.
Choose Your Launch Area
Compare the four Cornwall areas by ride choice, flying style and launch site.
St Ives Helicopter Rides
St Ives has the broadest Cornwall selection, with summer-special flights from Churchtown Farm near Gwithian. Choose a short buzz, build up to the 20 minute pleasure flight, take a dedicated St Ives Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse tour, or enjoy a 30 minute Cornish Peninsula flight. The Land, Sea & Air package adds a boat trip, coastal walk and cream tea to the day.
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Perranporth Helicopter Rides
Perranporth offers a broad choice from the airfield, including short Cornish Coast flights, St Agnes Beach, Perranporth and Holywell Bay, and a 30 minute Extended Cornish Coastline tour. Special packages add bubbly or a wider day out. The Ultimate Co-Pilot experience lets you sit up front beside the pilot, with departure details confirmed when booking.
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Land's End Helicopter Rides
Land’s End Airport gives you a starting point for exploring the far western tip of Cornwall from above. The range runs from a short Sennen Beach buzz to flights around Land’s End and the Minack Theatre, with longer Cornish Peninsula sightseeing available. Bubbly, co-pilot and Discovery Day options offer different ways to make the occasion your own.
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Redruth Helicopter Rides
Redruth keeps the choice compact. Take off from Scorrier House for 5 or 8 minutes in the air, choose a bubbly package for a celebration, or sit up front beside the pilot with the Ultimate Co-Pilot experience. It is a straightforward place to enjoy a first helicopter ride without having to choose between a long list of sightseeing routes.
View RedruthWhere the flights take off
Four customer-facing locations use five distinct departure venues. Hover or click a map marker to identify the site and highlight its matching box. Select a box to see its position and the relevant location page.
Churchtown Farm (St Ives)
Gwithian, near Hayle, Cornwall St Ives summer-special flightsPerranporth Airfield
Higher Trevellas, St Agnes, Cornwall Main Perranporth flight cataloguePerran Sands Holiday Park
Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0AQ Additional Ultimate Co-Pilot listingLand's End Airport
St Just, West Cornwall Land's End helicopter ridesScorrier House
Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 5AU Redruth helicopter ridesThe map is for general orientation. In particular, the Churchtown Farm and Perran Sands markers identify the venue area rather than a confirmed helicopter touchdown point. Use the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the exact departure, parking and meeting details.
From a first flight to the western peninsula
Taking off in a helicopter is an experience in its own right. The engine and rotors become part of the anticipation, the aircraft lifts into the hover and the view changes as it moves into forward flight. In Cornwall, that first few minutes can take place beside a working airport, a country estate or a coastal airfield, but the reward is the same: seeing familiar ground from a perspective that most visitors never get to enjoy.
The choice of departure point changes the character of the sightseeing. At St Ives, the bay, Godrevy Lighthouse, Carbis Bay and the Hayle Estuary feature in the local summer-special routes. Perranporth brings the north coast into focus, from St Agnes Beach and Holywell Bay to longer Cornish Coastline tours. At Land’s End, Sennen Cove, the Minack Theatre and the shape of the western peninsula give the flight a different sense of place.
Not every booking needs to be a long tour. Redruth’s short rides can be enough for someone who has always wanted to try a helicopter, while co-pilot, bubbly and day-out packages offer different ways to make the occasion special. The individual location pages explain the available flight times and experience formats, so you can choose the flight itself first and then check which departure venue and date suit you.
Choose your location
Where can I take a helicopter ride in Cornwall?
UK Helicopter Rides lists four customer-facing areas: St Ives, Perranporth, Land’s End and Redruth. These use five physical venues, because Perranporth has an additional co-pilot listing at Perran Sands Holiday Park as well as the main airfield.
Which Cornwall location has the widest choice?
St Ives has 14 listed product options in the working catalogue, including dedicated bay sightseeing and the Land, Sea & Air package. Perranporth has 12 options across its two listed venues, while Land’s End has 11 and Redruth has 5. These are product choices, not a guarantee that every experience operates on every date.
Where should I go for a short first helicopter flight?
Redruth is a straightforward place to start, with 5 and 8 minute flights from Scorrier House. The other Cornwall locations also offer short buzz flights, so you can compare the departure area as well as the price and flying time.
Which locations offer longer coastal sightseeing?
Perranporth, St Ives and Land’s End all have longer sightseeing choices in the 30 minute range. Perranporth offers the Extended Cornish Coastline tour, St Ives has Cornish Peninsula and dedicated bay experiences, and Land’s End offers flights focused on the western peninsula. Check the individual tour for its route and flying time.
Are the St Ives helicopter flights seasonal?
Yes, St Ives has a summer-special programme. The dedicated Godrevy Lighthouse tour and the Land, Sea & Air package have limited seasonal operating windows, so check the current dates and the individual experience before making travel plans. A voucher does not guarantee a particular flight date.
Why does Perranporth have two launch venues?
The main Perranporth catalogue is listed at Perranporth Airfield. A separate Ultimate Co-Pilot product entry also names Perran Sands Holiday Park. They are distinct venues, and you should not assume a flight booked for one can depart from the other. Check the chosen product and your booking confirmation for the actual departure location.
Can I choose a specific landmark or route?
Choose a named sightseeing tour if a particular area is important to you. Routes such as St Ives Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse, Perranporth and Holywell Bay, or the Cornish Peninsula are designed around those locations. The exact path, visibility and individual landmarks remain subject to flying conditions and operational requirements.
How do I find the correct helicopter departure point?
Open the location page to see the venue associated with your experience. The county map is for orientation and does not identify every exact touchdown, parking area or check-in point. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking, particularly for seasonal and non-airport venues.
Can spectators come and what happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Spectators are welcome at the listed experiences, subject to the individual venue’s access arrangements. Helicopter flying is weather dependent, and flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check your booking instructions for the appropriate arrangements and any venue-specific facilities.
How long are vouchers valid and are there passenger restrictions?
The listed vouchers are valid for 12 months. Age, weight and other passenger restrictions should be checked on the individual experience before buying, particularly if a passenger is close to a stated limit.