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Which helicopter flies your Bali charter: 4-seat class (up to 4 guests), 6-seat class and two-helicopter groups, with seat counts for R44, R66, H125, Bell 407.
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Group Helicopter Flight in Bali, 6 to 8 People: Split It Right
For a group of 6, book one 6-seat helicopter at $3,300 an hour, which is $550 each. For 7 or 8 guests, book two helicopters that fly together or in turn, at $2,300 an hour each, which is $575 per person with four in each. Weights, the landing site and the pad decide the rest. This guide covers how to split the group, formation or separate flights, weights, cost per person, coordination, photo swaps and the order of the rides.
In this guide
- How to Split a Group of 6, 7 or 8 Guests
- One 6-Seat Helicopter or Two 4-Seat Helicopters
- Two Helicopters: Formation, Convoy or One After the Other
- Weights and Seating for a Group
- What a Group Flight Costs Per Person
- Ordering the Rides: Who Flies First
- Coordination: One Contact, One List, One Arrival Time
- Photo Swaps and Group Photos
How to split
How to Split a Group of 6, 7 or 8 Guests
The 4-seat class carries up to 4 guests and the 6-seat class up to 6, at about 1.4 times the 4-seat rate. Anything larger needs two helicopters. These are hourly charter guide prices for the whole helicopter, pilot and fuel included.
| Group size | Best setup | Cost basis | Each, full seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 or 6 guests | One 6-seat helicopter | $3,300 per hour | $550 with 6 aboard, $660 with 5 |
| 7 guests | Two helicopters, for example 4 + 3 or a 6-seat and a 4-seat | About twice the 4-seat rate | A little above the 8-guest figure |
| 8 guests | Two 4-seat helicopters, 4 in each | Twice $2,300 per hour | $575 |
| 6 guests who want separate cabins | Two helicopters, 3 in each | About twice the 4-seat rate | More per person than one 6-seat helicopter |
Scenic flights and transfers use the same classes. The price page shows the rates by flight, and the helicopters page shows what each class is. Per-person prices assume every seat is filled.
One or two
One 6-Seat Helicopter or Two 4-Seat Helicopters
For exactly six guests the 6-seat helicopter is the cheaper choice. At full seats it costs a little less per person than the 4-seat class, because the 6-seat rate is about 1.4 times the 4-seat rate for 1.5 times the seats. It means one pad, one landing site, one briefing and one pilot to coordinate. The trade-off is a full cabin: with six adults and bags, weight can become the limit on a hot day, and the middle seat of a rear bench usually has the smallest window view.
Two 4-seat helicopters cost about twice a single helicopter, but they give the group more room and more weight margin. Each cabin is lighter, the baggage allowance doubles and you can split by people rather than by seats: couples together, a family together, friends together. For seven or eight guests it is the only way to fly as one group. For six it is the choice if comfort matters more than cost. Our weight limits guide explains why a full 6-seat helicopter on a hot afternoon can leave little spare payload.
Together or apart
Two Helicopters: Formation, Convoy or One After the Other
Three set-ups work, and the right one depends on the pad, the route and the pilots.
- Together on the same route. Both helicopters lift off within minutes of each other, follow the same route at different heights and land on the same site. The group sees the same landmarks at the same time, and each helicopter can see the other from a distance.
- Back to back. One helicopter flies the route with the first group, lands, and the second group boards for the same route. This needs only one aircraft, and the second group waits on the ground for the length of one flight.
- Split routes. Each helicopter flies a different route, for example one over the Bukit and one over Ubud, and they meet at the end. This suits a wedding party with two guest lists.
Close formation is not a promise
Two helicopters can fly the same route a short distance apart, but close formation, with rotors near each other, needs the pilots and air traffic control to agree on the day, and we cannot promise it. Ask for 'same route, same slot' and treat photos of the other aircraft in the air as a bonus.
Seven or eight guests need two aircraft free for the same slot, so ask early. In July, August and the Christmas weeks, send the request ten to fourteen days ahead.
Weights and seats
Weights and Seating for a Group
Weight decides which guest sits in which helicopter. We ask for approximate weights for every guest and bag, and the operator balances the two aircraft, which may not match the friend groups you have in mind. The pilot has the final say on the pad and may move a guest between seats or between aircraft to balance the load.
Send the weights as a list on the first message: first name, rough kg, any child's age. Bags go in the baggage compartment of each helicopter, and soft bags only; hard suitcases do not fit. If the group carries a lot of luggage, a car can take it to the landing site, and we can add a private car to the pad from $50.
Cost per person
What a Group Flight Costs Per Person
A table for common flights, in guide prices. The per-person figure assumes four guests in each 4-seat helicopter, so it also holds for two helicopters with eight guests.
| Flight | One 4-seat helicopter | Each, 4 aboard |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit flight, GWK to the Pandawa cliffs and Uluwatu Temple | $450 | $115 |
| Uluwatu and the cliffs | $650 | $165 |
| Half-hour flight, for example towards Mount Batur | $1,150 | $290 |
| Golden-hour flight | $750 | $190 |
| Charter by the hour | $2,300 | $575 |
Two helicopters double the middle column and leave the right-hand column unchanged when both are full. The 6-seat class is about 1.4 times the middle column. Sparkling wine is $120 and a ground photographer is $250.
The order
Ordering the Rides: Who Flies First
If there is only one helicopter, or the pad takes one landing at a time, the group flies in turns. If there are two, you fly together. Either way, choose the order before the day.
| Option | How it works | Time it takes | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two helicopters at once | Both lift off in the same slot and land together | One slot for everyone | Twice the single-helicopter price |
| One helicopter, two turns | Group A flies, lands, then group B boards | About double the flying time, with a short wait | Two flights at the single-helicopter price each |
| 6-seat helicopter, one flight | Six fly together; extra guests wait or fly in a second slot | One slot for six | About 1.4 times the 4-seat price |
Who goes first? The guests with a tight schedule, the children, and the nervous guests who want to watch a landing before they board. See also VIP and corporate charter for larger programmes.
Coordination
Coordination: One Contact, One List, One Arrival Time
Pick one lead on WhatsApp
One person sends the date, the flight and the list of names and weights, and receives the quote.
Choose one meeting place
Everyone comes to the same pad 20 minutes before take-off. If the group stays in different areas, tell us where, and we plan the car times to the pad.
Pay one deposit
A single deposit holds the slot. Payment details come with the quote, and nothing is paid on this website.
Agree the order of the flights
Together, in turns or on separate routes; see the table above.
Check the weather the day before
We tell the lead contact if the forecast is poor, and offer a back-up slot.
Photos
Photo Swaps and Group Photos
Set up a shared album before you fly and have each helicopter upload to it afterwards, so everyone sees both views. Photos are taken through the window glass; follow our photo tips for settings and seats. If the group flies in turns, the first group can tell the second which side the best views are on.
For a group photo with the helicopters, hire a ground photographer ($250), and add a ground drone ($300) if you want the take-off filmed from the pad. A landing at a villa or a clifftop needs a clear flat area of roughly 25 to 30 metres per helicopter; read can a helicopter land at my villa before you plan a group arrival.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many people can go in one helicopter in Bali?
Up to 4 guests in the 4-seat class and up to 6 in the 6-seat class. A group of 7 or 8 flies in two helicopters. Weight, not seats alone, sets the limit; see weight limits and baggage.
How much is a helicopter for 6 people in Bali?
A 6-seat helicopter charter is $3,300 per hour for the whole aircraft, which is $550 each with six aboard. Scenic flights are priced at about 1.4 times the 4-seat rate.
What is the cost for 8 people?
Two 4-seat helicopters at $2,300 an hour each, so $575 per person for the hour with four in each. A scenic flight costs the single-helicopter price twice.
Can two helicopters fly in formation?
They can fly the same route in the same slot. Close formation needs the agreement of both pilots and air traffic control on the day, and we cannot promise it.
Can two helicopters land at my villa?
Only if the site has room for both, a flat area of roughly 25 to 30 metres each, with the owner's agreement and the operator's clearance. One can land, then lift off, and the second land after it. See landing at a villa or hotel.
How far ahead should I book a group flight?
Seven or eight guests need two aircraft in the same slot, so ask early. Ten to fourteen days ahead is a sensible lead time in July, August and the Christmas weeks, and a few days in quiet months.
Six, Seven or Eight Guests: Send Us the List
Tell us the date, the flight, the number of guests and their approximate weights. We reply the same day with the setup, the pad and one fixed price for the group. Nothing is paid on this site.
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