How do I hire a helicopter?

Pick a company near where you want to fly. Tell them the date, where you want to go, how many people are flying and how much luggage you have. They will tell you which helicopter fits and send you a price.

How much does it cost to hire a helicopter?

Most companies charge by the flight hour. The price depends on the helicopter, the distance, any waiting time and landing fees. Ask for a written quote that lists every fee before you book.

Can a helicopter land anywhere?

No. A helicopter needs a safe landing spot and the landowner's permission. Many places also need approval from the aviation authority. The company checks this for you before the flight.

How many helicopter services companies are listed?

1,106 companies in 83 countries, updated 8 Nov 2026. Most are in United States (332), Canada (106), United Kingdom (53).

How do I get quotes from helicopter services companies?

Send one request with the form on this page. We pass it to suitable helicopter companies and they reply to you directly. You can also open any company's page and contact them there.

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News

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Things to do by helicopter

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Heli-skiing and Alps landingsFly to untracked slopes and mountain landings, in the Swiss Alps, Courchevel and beyond.Get a quote →
Photo: Darryn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Glacier landingsSet down on a glacier, where operators offer it: New Zealand, Iceland and Alaska.Get a quote →
Photo: Ingolfson, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
City skyline toursA short flight over the skyline. Popular in New York, Dubai and London.Get a quote →
Photo: Phil Hollman, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Grand Canyon and Las VegasFlights over the canyon from Las Vegas, some with a landing below the rim.Get a quote →
Photo: Airwolfhound, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Island hoppingScenic flights over islands, from Hawaii to the Maldives and the Caribbean.Get a quote →
Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Airport transfersSkip the road: heliport hops such as Monaco to Nice or London's heliport.Get a quote →
Photo: Hugo LUC, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Common questions

Updated 8 Nov 2026. Confirm the details with the company before you book.

How do I hire a helicopter?: Pick a company near where you want to fly. Tell them the date, where you want to go, how many people are flying and how much luggage you have. They will tell you which helicopter fits and send you a price.
How much does it cost to hire a helicopter?: Most companies charge by the flight hour. The price depends on the helicopter, the distance, any waiting time and landing fees. Ask for a written quote that lists every fee before you book.
Can a helicopter land anywhere?: No. A helicopter needs a safe landing spot and the landowner's permission. Many places also need approval from the aviation authority. The company checks this for you before the flight.
How many helicopter services companies are listed?: 1,106 companies in 83 countries, updated 8 Nov 2026. Most are in United States (332), Canada (106), United Kingdom (53).
How do I get quotes from helicopter services companies?: Send one request with the form on this page. We pass it to suitable helicopter companies and they reply to you directly. You can also open any company's page and contact them there.
Which companies are shown first?: Featured companies come first, then every other company from A to Z. Each company's page shows its services, location and contacts.
Is my company missing or wrong?: Search for it on our companies page and claim it to correct the details, or add it if it is not listed yet.

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About helicopter services

Helicopter operators and helicopter services

Helicopter service companies fly missions that fixed-wing aircraft cannot: point-to-point charter between helipads, sightseeing tours, offshore crew transfer, aerial work such as lifting, survey and firefighting, and pilot training. Others in this category maintain, upgrade or equip helicopters rather than fly them.

For passenger flights, check that the operator holds an air operator certificate (AOC) for commercial transport, which types it flies, whether the aircraft are single or twin engine, and how much experience its pilots have on type. Offshore clients usually also expect operators to meet IOGP aviation guidelines. For maintenance, look for an EASA or national Part-145 approval that covers your helicopter type.

There are 26 helicopter companies listed, spread across many countries, with the most in Costa Rica (3), followed by Lithuania, the British Virgin Islands, the Netherlands and Nigeria (2 each). Examples include:

Aerotour, a helicopter and aircraft charter company in Costa Rica with more than 50 years of operation
Caverton Helicopters, an offshore logistics and helicopter group in Sub-Saharan Africa
HF Helicopters Oy, a Finnish Robinson helicopter operator established in 2014
Heliflight Helicopters, offering helicopter charter and drone services from Heliport Stroe in the Netherlands
HELICENTRO PERU, a helicopter MRO specialist with DGAC certification
ASU Baltija, which upgrades and maintains helicopters in Lithuania

You may also need air ambulance operators, fixed-wing aircraft charter or drone services for survey work. For background, read why helicopters are difficult to fly.

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