Flight Experiences and Aerial Tours over Cornwall
Discover the joy of flying over Cornwall. Whether you want to sit back and enjoy an unforgettable aerial tour or kickstart your aviation journey with a hands-on flying lesson, we have the perfect flight experience for you.
Led by our friendly and highly qualified flight instructors, our Trial Flying Lessons and Private Pilot Starter Packages are an incredible way to experience the thrill of flight and discover what it’s really like to pilot a light aircraft.
Operating from Cornwall Airport Newquay — a fully equipped commercial airport with a 2,744-metre runway and largely unrestricted airspace — we’re free to explore much of Cornwall’s stunning coastline and countryside. Your instructor will help you plan an exciting flight route tailored to your interests and flight duration.
Our fleet of four light aircraft are fitted with dual controls, allowing you to follow along through each stage of the flight. When you’re ready, you’ll even have the chance to take full control of the aircraft yourself — a truly unforgettable experience.
After landing, you’ll receive a flight certificate as a special memento of your official flying lesson. For those on a Pilot Starter Package, your flight time will be entered into your official pilot logbook, with both counting towards your National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL) should you wish to continue training.
Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime gift or taking the first step toward your pilot’s licence, this is an experience you’ll never forget. If purchasing as a gift, we’ll send a personalised flight voucher to present to the lucky recipient. Our Trial Flight and Land Away Experience vouchers are valid for 12 months, while our Pilot Starter Package vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Take off from Cornwall’s premier airport and experience the freedom of flight like never before. From first-time flyers to future pilots, there’s no better way to begin your aviation journey. Still not sure which type of flight to choose? Check out our comparison table at the bottom of the page for an overview of what each flying experience has to offer.
Our Flying Lesson Range
Trial Flight Experience
Take to the skies with this hands-on Trial Flying Lesson in Cornwall — the perfect introduction to piloting a light aircraft. After a full pre-flight briefing, you'll take the controls and experience the thrill of flying over Cornwall's stunning coastline with your qualified flight instructor by your side. Choose our two-seat Cessna aircraft for a personal one-to-one flying lesson, or bring up to two passengers in our four-seat Robin and Piper aircraft to share the adventure!
Land Away Flight Experience
Recreate the thrill of real air travel with this unforgettable Land Away Flight Experience in Cornwall. Arrive at the airport, board your aircraft, and take off for a new destination — but this time, you’re in the captain’s seat! Choose from two stunning routes to Land’s End or the Isles of Scilly. Perfect for two people, you can even swap seats after landing to experience both sides of the cockpit and double the flying fun!
Private Pilot Starter Packages
Ready to take your first steps into the world of aviation? Learn to fly from Cornwall Airport Newquay, with commercial facilities, unrestricted airspace, and stunning coastal views to kickstart your pilot training. Choose from three or five one-to-one flying lessons with our experienced, friendly instructors, complete with essential starter materials to begin your pilot journey. Each lesson covers key flight training exercises, and every minute counts toward your National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL). Our Pilot Starter Packages are the perfect follow-on from a Trial Flight Experience.
FLIGHT RANGE COMPARISON
If you're not sure which flight to choose, why not compare all of our available experience and tour options using our handy flight comparison table below.
| FLIGHT EXPERIENCES | ||||||
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| Trial Flight Experience | Land Away Flight Experience | Starter Package | ||||
| Type of flight | ||||||
| Type of flight | Hands-on | Hands-on | Hands-on | Hands-on | ||
| Flight duration / destinations | ||||||
| Flight duration / destinations | 30 - 60 Minutes | Land's End or Isles of Scilly | 3 or 5 x 1 Hour Flying Lessons | |||
| Pilot qualification | ||||||
| Pilot qualification | Commercial Flight Instructor | Commercial Flight Instructor | Commercial Flight Instructor | Commercial Flight Instructor | ||
| Price range | ||||||
| Price | From £150 | From £435 | From £830 | |||
| Number of People (exluding pilot) | ||||||
| Number of people (excluding pilot) | 1 - 3 | 2 | 1 - 3 | |||
| Weight Restrictions | ||||||
| Weight Restrictions | See specific aircraft | 25 Stone / 160 kg (Combined) 14 Stone / 90 kg (Individual) |
See specific aircraft | |||
| Flight Availability | ||||||
| Flight Availability | Daily All year |
Mon - Fri (All year), Saturday (April to September) | Daily All year |
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| Gift Vouchers Available | ||||||
| Gift Voucher Available | ||||||
| Personalised Flight Certificate | ||||||
| Personalised Flight Certificate | ||||||
| Flight credited towards a licence | ||||||
| Flight credited towards a licence | ||||||