Helicopter Charter by the Hour
From $2,300 per hour · whole helicopter
Hire a private helicopter by the hour. You choose the route and the stops. 4-seat and 6-seat classes, pilot and fuel included.
Whole helicopter · pilot & fuel included · same-day quote
Private Helicopter Charter in Bali: Tours, Proposals, Island Flights
Book one helicopter for your group of up to 4: the Bukit cliffs in 12 minutes, Ubud's rice terraces, a clifftop proposal at sunset, or Bali to Lombok in under an hour. Aircraft, pilot and fuel are in the price. You pay per helicopter, not per seat.
- 12-min Bukit flight from $450
- 30-min Mount Batur from $1,150
- Bali → Gili from $2,700
- Bali → Lombok from $3,250
- Aircraft, route and fixed price the same day
- Flown by licensed Indonesian air operators
- Nothing is paid on this website
- Unsafe weather: reschedule or refund the unflown flight
12 minshortest scenic flight: Bukit cliffs and the GWK statue
$450entry price for the whole helicopter, up to 4 guests
35–50 minBali to Lombok in the air, against about 2.5 hours by fast boat
Same dayWhatsApp reply with the aircraft, the route and a fixed price
Charter & services
13 Ways to Use a Helicopter in Bali
Each one is a private helicopter with a licensed pilot. Prices are guide rates for the whole aircraft from our price page; the fixed quote for your date arrives on WhatsApp.
Helicopter Proposal
Packages from $950 · whole helicopter
A golden-hour flight over the Uluwatu cliffs with a bouquet and sparkling wine, or a styled clifftop landing with a photographer.
Sunset Helicopter Flight
From $750 · whole helicopter
A golden-hour flight over the Bukit cliffs that lands at sunset. 18 or 30 minutes, whole helicopter, up to 4 guests.
Airport Helicopter Transfer
Airport to Uluwatu from $900 · whole helicopter
Skip the Bali traffic: a helicopter from the Ngurah Rai area to your villa or resort in Ubud, Uluwatu, Canggu or further.
Inter-Island Helicopter Charter
Penida from $1,300 · Lombok from $3,250
Fly from Bali to Lombok, the Gilis, Nusa Penida or Lembongan in one private hop. Whole helicopter, your timetable, multi-leg trips by quote.
Helicopter Wedding Arrival
Arrival package from $1,700 · whole helicopter
The bride and groom arrive by helicopter at the ceremony site, with a photographer on the ground and sparkling wine. Landing site confirmed before you pay.
Honeymoon Helicopter Flight
From $1,150 · whole helicopter
30 minutes for two over Ubud and the Batur caldera, or a golden-hour coast flight that ends at sunset. Sparkling wine and photographer optional.
Helicopter Picnic and Dinner
Package from $2,350 · whole helicopter
Land at an approved clifftop, beach lawn or villa garden and sit down to a styled lunch or early dinner for two.
VIP and Corporate Helicopter
From $2,300 per hour · whole helicopter
Hourly charter for executives, investors and delegations: multi-stop days, site visits and villa-to-venue shuttles, with invoices on request.
Aerial Photography and Filming
From $2,300 per hour · whole helicopter
Hourly helicopter charter for photo, video and film crews, with a camera operator seat, planned light and a shot list agreed with the pilot.
Urgent Same-Day Helicopter
Priced by quote · whole helicopter
A helicopter found and priced the same day for stranded travellers, missed boats and time-critical trips. Not a medical evacuation service.
Helicopter Landing at a Villa or Hotel
Site check first · flight priced by quote
How landing at a villa or hotel works: the 25–30 m clear area, owner consent, operator clearance, and a nearby pad plus car when the site cannot take one.
Birthday Helicopter Flight
Package from $850 · whole helicopter
An 18-minute flight past Uluwatu Temple with sparkling wine and a bouquet on landing. Planned as a surprise, for up to 4 guests.
Scenic tours
7 Routes Over Bali, From 12 to 75 Minutes
Pick a route, then a time of day. Mornings give the clearest volcano views; the Bukit and Tanah Lot coast looks best in late-afternoon light.
12-Minute Bukit Helicopter Tour
From $450 · whole helicopter
The shortest scenic flight: the GWK statue, the white Pandawa and Melasti cliffs and Uluwatu Temple on its sea cliff, in one 12-minute loop.
Uluwatu Helicopter Tour
From $650 · whole helicopter
18 minutes along the Bukit cliffs: Uluwatu Temple, the Suluban and Padang Padang surf breaks, Bingin and Balangan, then Jimbaran Bay.
Ubud Helicopter Tour
From $500 · whole helicopter
12 minutes over the Tegalalang rice terraces, the Ayung river gorge and the Campuhan ridge, flown in the soft light of the morning.
Mount Batur Helicopter Tour
From $1,150 · whole helicopter
30 minutes over the Batur caldera, its crater lake and the Kintamani rim, with the Tegalalang terraces on the way. Mornings, in clear air.
Tanah Lot Helicopter Tour
From $650 · whole helicopter
18 minutes up the west coast: Seminyak, Canggu and the sea temple of Tanah Lot, best flown in the last hour before sunset.
Nusa Penida Helicopter Tour
From $1,150 · whole helicopter
30 minutes across the strait to Nusa Penida: Crystal Bay, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and the Kelingking cliff, seen from the side.
Bali Grand Circle, 60 Minutes
From $2,300 · whole helicopter
An hour over Mount Batur, the Jatiluwih rice terraces, Tanah Lot and the south coast. A 75-minute version adds a landing at an approved site.
Quick booking
Tell Us the Basics, We Send the Price
Choose the flight and group size. Date, time and pick-up area can stay blank. Your request opens in WhatsApp ready to send, and we reply with the aircraft, the route and a fixed price.
Send Request on WhatsApp
No prepayment. This opens WhatsApp with your request filled in. Typical reply: the aircraft, the route and one fixed price. Prefer numbers first? Use the flight planner.
How booking works
From First Message to Lift-off in 3 Steps
Send the date, the group size and where you are staying
On WhatsApp or with the form above. No fixed date yet? Send a range and what you want to see: coast, Ubud, volcano, islands.
Get the aircraft, route and one fixed price
The same day. The quote names the helipad, the arrival time, the flight minutes and what is included. Extras such as flowers, a photographer or a car to the pad are priced line by line.
A deposit holds the slot, then you fly
Nothing is paid through this site. Payment details come with the quote. On the day the pilot gives a 5-minute safety briefing and fits headsets; the weather decision is made by the pilot.
One price for the whole aircraft
Up to 4 guests in the standard class. 5–6 guests fly in a larger class, 7–8 in two helicopters. Pilot and fuel are included.
Licensed operator, named pilot
Every flight is flown by a licensed Indonesian air operator. Ask for the operator name and licence number with your quote.
Routes planned around daylight
Flights run between sunrise and sunset. We time volcano views for the clear morning hours and coastline flights for golden hour.
Landing and permissions handled
Helipads, landings at hotels and venues and the paperwork are arranged with the operator. Tell us the exact place you want to land.
Price per person
A Private Helicopter Costs Less Per Head Than It Sounds
You pay for the aircraft, so the price per person falls as the group grows. Full rate card on the price page.
| Flight | Whole helicopter | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-min Bukit cliffs & GWK | $450 | $225 | $150 | $115 |
| 18-min Bukit coast or Tanah Lot | $650 | $325 | $220 | $165 |
| 30-min Mount Batur & Ubud | $1,150 | $575 | $385 | $290 |
| 60-min Bali grand circle | $2,300 | $1,150 | $770 | $575 |
| 18-min golden-hour flight | $750 | $375 | $250 | $190 |
Per-person figures are the whole-helicopter price divided by the number of guests, rounded up. Guide prices; the fixed quote is confirmed on WhatsApp.
Get the Price for My GroupRoutes
Island and Airport Flights, Priced One-Way
Air time is from our distance table and changes with the aircraft and routing. A one-way fare includes the helicopter's flight back, so a same-day return is only the standby time on top.
Bali → Lombok
Across the Lombok Strait in about 35–50 min instead of a half-day by boat or ferry.
Air time35–50 min · 122 km
One-wayfrom $3,250
Bali → Gili T
Sanur to Gili Trawangan in 30–40 min instead of 2–2.5 hours on a fast boat. Gili landing sites are limited and approved in advance.
Air time30–40 min · 93 km
One-wayfrom $2,700
Bukit → Nusa Penida
From the Bukit pad to an approved site on Penida in 14–20 min, with Kelingking and Crystal Bay in view on the way.
Air time14–20 min · 34 km
One-wayfrom $1,300
Sanur → Lembongan
Over the reef and the seaweed farms to a resort landing on Lembongan, with the Yellow Bridge to Ceningan in view. Site approved before you pay.
Air time11–15 min · 21 km
One-wayfrom $1,000
Airport → Ubud
Skip the Ubud traffic. Ngurah Rai to a pad near Ubud in 13–20 min, with the road time and the landing options laid out honestly.
Air time13–20 min · 29 km
One-wayfrom $1,300
Airport → Uluwatu
Ngurah Rai to the Bukit cliffs in 9–14 min. A short hop with honest advice on when the car is the better buy.
Air time9–14 min · 13 km
One-wayfrom $900
Flight planner
Plan It in Two Minutes, See the Price Before You Write
Pick the flight, the number of guests, the time of day and extras such as sparkling wine, a photographer or a styled landing. The planner shows an indicative price range, tells you which aircraft class fits and builds the WhatsApp message.
On the pad
What a Flight Day Looks Like
A pilot briefing, bags weighed and loaded, headsets on, then 12 minutes to a few hours in the air. Guests walk to the helicopter from a marked pad, never across the rotor line.
Boarding is led by the pilot or ground crew: shoes on, loose items in a bag, phone on a wrist strap.
Pick-up areas
We Fly From All Over Bali
The helicopter starts from a pad near you or from the Bukit pad, and a car can bring you there. Check flight minutes and a typical route from your area.
Beyond Bali
Lombok, the Gilis, Penida and Komodo by Air
Short hops to Nusa Penida and Lembongan, an hour to Lombok, and multi-leg expeditions east to Komodo. Each island page lists flight time, landing options and what to book.
Helicopter Lombok
From $2,700 one-way · whole helicopter
Senggigi, Mandalika and Mount Rinjani by private helicopter from Bali. Flights based on Lombok are by quote. Approved landing sites only.
Helicopter Gili Islands
From $2,700 one-way · whole helicopter
Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air by private helicopter, over the reef or onto an approved site. Landing is limited and checked before you pay.
Helicopter Nusa Penida
From $1,000 one-way · whole helicopter
Kelingking, Broken Beach, Diamond Beach and Crystal Bay from the air in minutes. Landing on approved sites only, never on beaches.
Helicopter Komodo Labuan Bajo
By quote · multi-leg · whole helicopter
Padar, Pink Beach and the Komodo coast by helicopter, either flown from Bali in legs or chartered after a scheduled flight. Always by quote.
Good to know
How Booking a Helicopter in Bali Actually Works
You hire the aircraft, not a seat. A Bali helicopter flight is priced per helicopter. The 12-minute Bukit flight costs $450 with one guest or with four, so a group of four pays about a quarter each. If you are two people and the price looks high, ask whether another couple wants the other two seats; we can suggest dates.
Most scenic flights take up to 4 guests. Light helicopters seat a pilot plus three to six passengers, but in Bali's heat the combined weight of people and bags is the real limit. We ask for rough weights when you book and then confirm the aircraft class.
| Aircraft class | Guests | Typical use | Hourly charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-seat class | up to 4 | Scenic flights, proposals, transfers for couples and small groups | $2,300 /h |
| 6-seat class | up to 6 | Families, small groups with bags, island transfers | $3,300 /h |
| Two helicopters | 7–8 | Groups that fly together; each aircraft is priced separately | 2 × 4-seat rate |
Guide rates per flight hour for the aircraft. Which helicopter flies on your date is confirmed with the quote; see the helicopter classes page.
Flights are daylight-only. Sightseeing helicopters fly by day, between sunrise and sunset. That shapes the best slots: 07:00–10:00 for volcano views before cloud builds, and an 18–30 minute golden-hour flight timed to finish at sunset.
A one-way transfer costs almost as much as a return. After dropping you in Ubud, Lombok or on a Gili island the helicopter flies back empty, so a one-way fare covers both legs of aircraft time. If you plan to come back the same day, book the return: it is the same flight time plus standby, from $300 per hour. See how the price is built.
The pilot and the sky make the final call. Rain, low cloud on Mount Agung or Batur, strong wind and volcanic-ash advisories can all change the route or the day. Nothing is lost: we move the flight or refund the part not flown. Read the best time to fly before you pick a date.
FAQ
Helicopter Flights in Bali: Common Questions
How much does a helicopter flight in Bali cost?
Prices are for the whole helicopter, not per seat. A 12-minute Bukit flight starts at $450, a 30-minute Mount Batur flight at $1,150, the 60-minute Bali grand circle at $2,300 and hourly charter at $2,300 per flight hour. Island transfers are priced by flight time: Bali to Nusa Lembongan from $1,000, to the Gili Islands from $2,700, to Lombok from $3,250 one-way. These are guide prices; the fixed quote comes on WhatsApp.
Is the price per person?
No. You pay for the helicopter. A 12-minute flight costs $450 whether one guest or four are on board, which is why a group of four pays $115 each. Groups of 5–6 fly in a larger class and 7–8 guests take two helicopters; see the price page.
How many people fit in one helicopter?
Up to 4 guests in the standard 4-seat class, up to 6 in a larger class, and 7–8 guests split across two helicopters flying together. The limit is seats and combined weight, so we ask for approximate weights when you book.
Where do the flights start?
Most south Bali flights lift off from a helipad on the Bukit peninsula, a short drive from Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua; airport and island transfers can start at other approved pads. The exact helipad and your arrival time are written in the quote. A private car to the pad can be added from $50.
Can a helicopter land at my villa or hotel?
Only where there is an approved landing site, space and the owner's consent. We check the site before we quote. If your villa has no pad, we suggest the nearest approved one. Details are in our landing guide.
Can we fly at sunset?
Yes, as a golden-hour flight. Helicopter tours in Bali run in daylight, so the flight is timed to end at sunset: you take off roughly 20–30 minutes before and watch the light change from the air. Flights of 18 or 30 minutes start at $750. See golden-hour flights.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The pilot decides on the day. If rain, low cloud on the volcanoes or wind make the flight unsafe or poor, we move it to the next suitable slot or refund the unflown flight. Mornings are usually the clearest, so we often suggest an earlier time.
Can you fly us to Lombok or the Gili Islands?
Yes. Bali to the Gilis takes about 30–40 min and Bali to Lombok airport about 35–50 min, against roughly 2.5 hours by fast boat plus transfers. See Bali to Lombok and Bali to the Gilis.
How far ahead should I book?
Same-day flights are sometimes possible, but plan 2–4 days ahead for normal days and about a week for golden-hour slots in July–August and over Christmas and New Year. Proposals and landings need a few days to arrange the site.
Do you arrange urgent or medical flights?
We can find a helicopter for an urgent same-day flight, for example from a Gili island or Nusa Penida to Bali. Medical evacuation needs an approved medical crew and your insurer's sign-off, so call 112 and your insurer's assistance line first; see urgent flights.
How do I book and pay?
Send your date, group size and where you are staying on WhatsApp. We reply with the aircraft, route and a fixed price. A deposit holds the slot, and payment details come with the quote. Nothing is paid through this website.
Flight log
Guides to Read Before You Book
Prices, weights, landing rules, island logistics and proposals planned step by step.
How Much Does a Helicopter Cost in Bali?
Prices for scenic flights, charter by the hour and island transfers in 2026, and how to compare two quotes.
Which Bali Helicopter Tour to Choose
Uluwatu, Ubud, Batur, Tanah Lot, Penida or the grand circle: a decision table by guest type, light, season, minutes and price.
Best Time for a Helicopter Flight in Bali
Which hour, which month and which season suit a Bali helicopter flight, with sunrise, sunset and golden-hour take-off times.
Helicopter vs Fast Boat: Bali to Gili and Lombok
Time, cost per person for 2 and 4 guests, luggage, sea conditions and arrival logistics, and when the boat is the better choice.
How to Plan a Helicopter Proposal in Bali
Six steps, five ideas, a timeline, a checklist and a fix list for the things that go wrong, with packages from the guide price.
Can a Helicopter Land at My Villa in Bali?
What makes a villa site approvable: space, surroundings, owner consent and operator clearance, plus what to send and what to do if it fails.
Send the Date and Group Size, Get a Fixed Price Today
Tell us the date, how many people are flying and where you are staying. We reply on WhatsApp the same day with the aircraft, the exact route and a fixed price. Nothing is paid through this site.
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