Choosing a helicopter voucher starts once you have decided on a flight as a gift. Good choice. Now comes the harder question: how far should they fly? The Heli South East range has six options. The right one depends less on budget than on who is flying and how they feel about it. It also depends on what they want from the day. So this guide sets out each voucher in plain terms, and you can buy with confidence.
The 6 Mile Flight: a first taste
At £60, the 6 Mile Flight is the entry point. It gives about five minutes in the air. That is enough for the lift off, the climb and a short circuit before you return to land. It is the natural choice for:
- Children aged 6 and upwards on their first flight
- Anyone a little nervous who wants to try it without a long commitment
- Stocking fillers and smaller gifts, or one of several presents
- Groups buying a voucher each, where cost per head matters
Five minutes passes quickly. Even so, the sensation of rising straight up in a helicopter stays with people long after they land.
The 12 Mile Flight: room to look around
Doubling the distance to 12 miles gives up to eight minutes in the air for £99. This is where the flight starts to feel like a proper outing. Once the excitement of take off has settled, there is time to look down. You can then get your bearings and pick out roads, rivers and villages you know. For most adult first-timers, this is a very comfortable middle ground.
The 18 Mile Flight: the sweet spot
For £125, the 18 Mile Flight gives about 12 minutes airborne. That extra time changes the feel of the flight. Passengers have a chance to settle and take photographs from both sides. As a result, they actually enjoy the view rather than simply reacting to it. From a venue such as Fairoaks in Surrey or Brighton City Airport at Shoreham, it gives the pilot space to show more of the landscape, depending on the route.
The 25 Mile Flight: a real journey
At £169, the 25 Mile Flight offers about 15 minutes in the air. That is a substantial flight by any measure. It suits someone who already knows they love flying, or a milestone birthday where the present should feel significant. From Grays Helipad or Stoke Airstrip, a longer flight gives a fuller sense of the Thames Estuary and its marshes. Meanwhile, from Biggin Hill it gives a broader view across Kent and the edge of London.
The 20 and 30 Minute Experiences
The two experience vouchers run on time rather than distance. The 20 Minute Experience costs £189 and the 30 Minute Experience costs £235. These sit at the top of the range, for people who want to make the most of every moment aloft. They suit aviation enthusiasts, keen photographers and anyone celebrating something special. After all, half an hour in a helicopter is long enough to relax completely and simply enjoy the ride.
A quick way to decide when choosing a helicopter voucher
If you are still unsure, ask yourself three questions. First, has the person flown in a helicopter before? If not, the 6 or 12 Mile Flight is a safe start. Next, do they love photography or aviation? If so, aim for 18 miles or more. Finally, is it a big occasion? Then one of the timed experiences makes the gift feel worthy of the moment.
What you get when choosing a helicopter voucher
Every voucher, whatever the length, carries the same benefits. It is a personalised boarding pass style gift in the recipient’s name. It stays valid for 12 months from purchase, and the recipient can redeem it at any Heli South East venue. Flights take place in a Bell 206 JetRanger, and a fully licensed UK CAA operator flies them. You can read more about how the Civil Aviation Authority regulates UK flying on its own site.
Passengers must be aged 6 to 99, with a maximum weight of 95 kg each. You can see all six options together on the gift voucher page. Then, once they have their voucher, the recipient can browse dates on the Find & Book page.
Questions people ask about choosing a helicopter voucher
Is a longer flight always better when choosing a helicopter voucher?
Not always. A short flight suits a nervous passenger or a young child. However, a keen photographer will value the extra minutes of a longer flight.
Does the discount work on every length?
Yes. The Christmas code applies to every voucher in the range, from the shortest flight to the longest experience.
Can the recipient pick their own venue?
Yes. They choose the venue and the date when they book. So you only need to pick the flight length.
Save 10% when choosing a helicopter voucher
Whichever distance you choose, code FLYXMAS10 takes 10% off at checkout until 24th December. We email orders placed by 18th December instantly, and a printed voucher follows in the post.
Flying from Fairoaks Airport
Looking at the current schedule, Fairoaks Airport is flying on Saturday 31st October, Friday 6th November and Saturday 14th November. Options include the Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience, UK Wide City Helicopter Tour and Glimpse of London Helicopter Tour with Bubbly. You can view the times and remaining places on Find & Book and book straight away.
Find & Book passes your chosen date to our flight partner Adventure001 to complete the booking. FLYXMAS10 is for gift vouchers only.
Found the right distance? Then choosing a helicopter voucher is done, and the rest is simple. Choose a helicopter gift voucher and enter FLYXMAS10 for 10% off until 24th December.
