Vanguard Helipad


For helicopter flights in and out of the City of London the closest helipad to Canary Wharf is Vanguard on the Isle of Dogs.

Located east of central London, it provides quick access to London City Airport and venues such as ExCel Centre and O2 Arena. It is ideal for business appointments in Bishopsgate, City of London with Paris and Manchester only 90 minutes away.

Everything will be taken care of by our friendly Operations Team, from chauffeured transfers to a flight plan that is always flexible and can revolve around any itinerary changes.

Call the Operations team for more details about our VIP charters. Curious about the cost? Get an estimate from your current location by using the Flight Calculator below.

About Vanguard Helipad

Vanguard is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 6pm on Sunday. There is also the option to use the helipad outside of their regular hours for an additional fee.

This helicopter landing site has been a family owned business since 1964, believes in the same high levels of service that Atlas Helicopters maintains. There is a comfortable waiting room with complimentary refreshments.

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