The short answer
Helicopter charter Guernsey flights use Guernsey Airport, open 06:30 to 21:00, with customs, immigration and handling on site and a General Aviation Report filed with the Guernsey Border Agency. Guernsey to Southampton takes about 50 to 60 minutes by helicopter; to central London about 70 to 85 minutes. There is no road link.
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Key facts
- Site
- Guernsey Airport, La Villiaze, Forest (EGJB / GCI)
- Hours (as published, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- 06:30 to 21:00 local all year; terminal 05:30 to 21:00 seven days; fuel 06:15 to 20:00, outside by arrangement
- Customs and immigration
- On site in airport hours; Guernsey Border Agency General Aviation Report inbound and outbound
- Runway
- 09/27, 1,583 m x 45 m; landing distance available 1,463 m; large jets up to Global 7500 with payload limits
- Alderney Airport
- 07:40 to 18:30 local (to 19:30 Fri to Sun in BST); 877 m runway; no fuel; prior permission
- Parking
- Advance notice to the FBO requested to ensure parking
Where Guernsey flights start and end
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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.
Guernsey Airport EGJB / GCI
- Address
- Guernsey Airport, La Villiaze, Forest, Guernsey
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 06:30–21:00 local all year (terminal 05:30–21:00 seven days); customs, immigration as airport hours; 06:15–20:00, outside by arrangement
- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; Guernsey Border Agency General Aviation Report inbound and outbound)
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,583 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved); LDA 1,463 m
Alderney Airport EGJA / ACI
- Address
- Alderney Airport, Alderney, Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 07:40–18:30 local throughout the year; 07:40–19:30 Fri–Sun during British Summer Time (March–October). Terminal 05:30–21:00 seven days
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; passengers report to Flight Clearance on arrival)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 877 m × 18 m asphalt; two grass runways
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Helicopter charter Guernsey: the airport
Guernsey Airport sits on the south of the island at La Villiaze, with a 1,583 metre runway (1,463 metres landing distance available). It opens 06:30 to 21:00 all year, with the terminal from 05:30. Customs, immigration and handling follow airport hours, and fuel is available from 06:15 to 20:00, or outside those times by arrangement.
The airport asks for advance notification to the fixed-base handlers so they can confirm parking, and there is a taxi rank directly outside the terminal. Both handlers can look after aircraft up to a Global 7500, with payload limits on larger jets.
Journey times from Guernsey Airport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 103 nm (118 mi) | 50 to 60 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Goodwood | 111 nm (128 mi) | 50 to 65 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Bristol | 117 nm (135 mi) | 55 to 65 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cardiff | 121 nm (139 mi) | 55 to 70 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London Gatwick | 138 nm (159 mi) | 65 to 80 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Ascot Racecourse | 140 nm (161 mi) | 65 to 80 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Epsom Downs | 144 nm (166 mi) | 65 to 80 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London Heathrow | 147 nm (169 mi) | 65 to 80 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 150 nm (173 mi) | 65 to 85 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Oxford | 152 nm (175 mi) | 70 to 85 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London | 153 nm (176 mi) | 70 to 85 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Silverstone | 170 nm (195 mi) | 75 to 95 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Birmingham | 184 nm (212 mi) | 80 to 100 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cambridge | 197 nm (226 mi) | 85 to 105 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 203 nm (234 mi) | 90 to 110 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Liverpool | 234 nm (270 mi) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h 05 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Manchester | 236 nm (271 mi) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h 05 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Aintree Racecourse | 243 nm (280 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Norwich | 244 nm (280 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | No road link | Not applicable |
Times from Alderney Airport
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 82 nm (94 mi) | 40 to 50 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Goodwood | 89 nm (103 mi) | 45 to 55 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Bristol | 103 nm (118 mi) | 50 to 60 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cardiff | 110 nm (127 mi) | 50 to 65 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London Gatwick | 116 nm (134 mi) | 55 to 65 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Ascot Racecourse | 118 nm (136 mi) | 55 to 70 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Epsom Downs | 122 nm (140 mi) | 55 to 70 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London Heathrow | 125 nm (144 mi) | 55 to 70 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| London | 131 nm (151 mi) | 60 to 75 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Oxford | 132 nm (152 mi) | 60 to 75 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 133 nm (153 mi) | 60 to 75 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Silverstone | 150 nm (172 mi) | 65 to 85 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Birmingham | 166 nm (191 mi) | 75 to 90 min | No road link | Not applicable |
| Cambridge | 175 nm (202 mi) | 75 to 95 min | No road link | Not applicable |
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.
Alderney: different rules
Alderney Airport is 22.2 nautical miles from Guernsey. Its runway is 877 metres, it takes no jets and it sells no fuel, so aircraft uplift in Guernsey. Hours are 07:40 to 18:30 local throughout the year, with a later close on Friday to Sunday in British Summer Time. Commercial flights and aircraft over four tonnes must use a handling agent, and a General Aviation Report is required for arrivals from outside the Bailiwick. Passengers report to Flight Clearance on arrival.
For an Alderney day we plan fuel in Guernsey and confirm permission in advance. See also our Jersey page.
Times from Guernsey to the mainland
The islands have no road link, so the figures below are helicopter block times only:
- Guernsey to Southampton: about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Guernsey to Goodwood: about 50 to 65 minutes.
- Guernsey to Bristol: about 55 to 65 minutes.
- Guernsey to Cardiff: about 55 to 70 minutes.
- Guernsey to Gatwick or Heathrow: about 65 to 80 minutes.
- Guernsey to central London: about 70 to 85 minutes.
Where a flight crosses open sea, we agree the route and the aircraft with you in advance and tell you the weather limits. For landing choices along the English coast see the South Coast region page.
Who uses Guernsey by helicopter
Guernsey's economy rests on finance, funds, insurance and professional services in St Peter Port, and executives who commute to London or to meetings in Hampshire value the fixed departure and no check-in queue. We often combine a helicopter from Guernsey with a jet or a car at the English end; see airport transfers by helicopter. For security-conscious travel planning read secure helicopter transport.
Booking from Guernsey
Tell us the date, passenger numbers, weights and destination. Our same-day business trips page shows typical timings. We confirm Guernsey's hours and the Border Agency report, select the helicopter and issue one quote. Arrive 10 minutes before departure; soft bags where the hold is small. Landing at estates and private sites is subject to landing permission and site suitability. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Regional overview: Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Jets: Charter Private Jet.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Guernsey Airport, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
What are Guernsey Airport's opening hours?
As published, 06:30 to 21:00 local all year. The terminal opens at 05:30 and fuel is available from 06:15 to 20:00.
Does Guernsey Airport have customs?
Yes, during airport hours, with a Guernsey Border Agency General Aviation Report for inbound and outbound flights.
Can a helicopter land at Alderney?
Yes, with prior permission, but there is no fuel on the island, so aircraft uplift in Guernsey.
How long is a helicopter from Guernsey to London?
About 70 to 85 minutes. There is no road link so no road time to compare.
How far is Jersey from Guernsey by helicopter?
About 21 nautical miles, a short hop for a helicopter.
Do I need to warn the airport about parking?
Yes, advance notice to the handlers is requested to guarantee parking. We do this for you.
