Helicopter to the football
Fly from the London Heliport in Battersea to eleven Premier League grounds across England, from Brighton in about 20 minutes to Newcastle in about 105, then a car for the last stretch. Flight times are worked out at 140 mph in an Agusta 109.
Helicopter charter for match days
Choose from our twin-engine helicopters carrying 5 to 8 passengers. Tell us the fixture for any of the eleven grounds below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Helicopter charter for match days
Fly from central London to the match
A helicopter takes a group from the river at Battersea to a landing site near the ground in the time it takes to drive across London, and a car does the rest. We cover eleven grounds, and the pages below work out the flight for each.
- Fly the direct line from the London Heliport, in an Agusta 109 at 140 mph
- We do not land at the grounds themselves: a helicopter lands at an airfield or a confirmed site nearby, and a car takes you in
- The heliport closes at 23:00, so an evening kick-off decides if you can fly home the same night
- A charter specialist on the phone, 24/7
Eleven grounds from Battersea
Flight times to Premier League grounds
Straight-line distance from the London Heliport at 140 mph, rounded to the nearest five minutes. The last column is the latest kick-off that still gets you back to Battersea the same night.
| Liverpool · AnfieldLiverpool, 180 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 18:30 | 75 min |
| Manchester United · Old TraffordManchester, 165 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 18:45 | 70 min |
| Newcastle United · St James’ ParkNewcastle, 250 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 18:00 | 105 min |
| Sunderland · Stadium of LightSunderland, 245 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 18:15 | 105 min |
| Leeds United · Elland RoadLeeds, 170 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 18:45 | 75 min |
| Nottingham Forest · City GroundNottingham, 110 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:00 | 45 min |
| Aston Villa · Villa ParkBirmingham, 100 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:15 | 45 min |
| Coventry City · Coventry Building Society ArenaCoventry, 85 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:15 | 35 min |
| Bournemouth · Vitality StadiumBournemouth, 90 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:15 | 40 min |
| Brighton · Amex StadiumBrighton, 45 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:30 | 20 min |
| Ipswich Town · Portman RoadIpswich, 70 miles, latest same-day kick-off about 19:30 | 30 min |
North West: Liverpool and Manchester
North West: Liverpool and Manchester
Anfield and Old Trafford are the two grounds with the biggest crowds and the hardest roads, about 70 to 75 minutes from Battersea.
- Helicopter to Anfield: Liverpool, about 75 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Old Trafford: Manchester, about 70 minutes in the air
North East and Yorkshire
North East and Yorkshire
Newcastle and Sunderland are the longest flights, so we plan an overnight stay for most fixtures. Leeds is about 75 minutes.
- Helicopter to St James’ Park: Newcastle, about 105 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Stadium of Light: Sunderland, about 105 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Elland Road: Leeds, about 75 minutes in the air
Midlands
Midlands
Nottingham, Birmingham and Coventry are 35 to 45 minutes from Battersea, close enough for a same-day return from most afternoon and many evening kick-offs.
- Helicopter to City Ground: Nottingham, about 45 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Villa Park: Birmingham, about 45 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Coventry Building Society Arena: Coventry, about 35 minutes in the air
South coast and East
South coast and East
Brighton, Bournemouth and Ipswich are the shortest flights, between 20 and 40 minutes.
- Helicopter to Amex Stadium: Brighton, about 20 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Vitality Stadium: Bournemouth, about 40 minutes in the air
- Helicopter to Portman Road: Ipswich, about 30 minutes in the air
Before you book
How a match day by helicopter works
The same five facts apply to every ground in this guide.
Football grounds are built among streets and car parks and are not approved helicopter sites. We land at an airfield or a confirmed site nearby, and a car takes you in. See can a helicopter land at my venue?
The London Heliport takes its last landing at 22:55, and no flights are allowed between 23:00 and 07:00. See the opening hours. That is why the table above shows a latest kick-off for each ground.
Kick-off to whistle about 1 hour 55, then 40 minutes to take-off, the flight, and 20 minutes of slack, all before 22:55. Later kick-offs mean an overnight stay and an early flight the next morning.
We fly you and arrange the car. Tickets and hospitality come from the club or an official agent. Send us the fixture and the kick-off when you ask for the flight.
Distance divided by 140 mph, rounded. Wind, routing, air traffic and a possible fuel stop on the longest flights change the real figure. See helicopter flight times from London.
How it works
Book your helicopter to the football in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenThe date, how many of you are flying, where in the football you want to land, and if you would like to return the same day or later.
- 2We agree the landing and your priceWe contact the airfield or site near the football, ask for permission and agree a plan B. You then receive one clear price. Landing fees charged by the site are shown where they apply.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive at the London Heliport 10 minutes before departure. Your helicopter flies the direct line to the football, above the roads.
Cost
How much is a helicopter to the football?
There is no single price for a flight to the football, because it changes with the helicopter, the date, how many of you are flying, how long the helicopter waits and the landing fees at the match day end.
Helicopters are priced by flying time, not by the mile. Tell us your plan for the football and a charter specialist sends one clear price, any time of day or night.
- The type of helicopter for the football, from the AS355 to the Agusta 109 Grand and the H145
- The date and the time of day
- One way, return, or a return with waiting time or an overnight stay in the football
- Landing and handling fees at the other end
For examples of what other routes cost besides the football, see our helicopter hire prices page and how helicopter charter costs are calculated.
Your helicopter
Choose your helicopter
Pick by party size and style. We will advise on the best choice for your trip to the football.
The most economical twin for a small party travelling light to a match.
The helicopter we use for the flight times on this page: quick and refined, with a cabin for up to 6.
More room for a bigger group or a large kit bag per person. Ask us about availability for your date.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to the football
We agree the landing site near the football with you when you book, and ask the site for permission. Every landing is subject to permission and site suitability, and we always agree a plan B.
Soft-sided bags fit a helicopter hold better than hard suitcases, which matters on a flight to the football. Tell us how many bags you have, and each passenger’s weight, when you book, and we will confirm that everything fits.
Helicopters fly in suitable weather only, so the forecast for the football matters. If your flight to the football is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing, and we will work with you on the earliest alternative. Check conditions on our Battersea Heliport weather page. See also helicopter charter and the weather.
Arrive at the London Heliport 10 minutes before departure. Book as early as you can for big fixtures, and earlier for groups or larger helicopters. Tell us the fixture, not just the date, because kick-off times move for television.
Our partner Executive Global Travel can meet you with a chauffeur car timed to the helicopter, and wait for the final whistle. In Newcastle see chauffeur Newcastle.
For a larger party, or a trip that starts away from London, see private jet charter to Leeds Bradford, to Liverpool and to Manchester from Charter Private Jet, our partner for airport-by-airport jet charter.
Questions
Helicopter charter to the football: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
Can a helicopter land at a Premier League ground?
No. Grounds sit among streets, car parks and stands and are not approved helicopter sites. A helicopter lands at an airfield or a confirmed site near the ground, and a car takes you the last stretch. We agree the landing site and the car with you before you book.
How long does a helicopter take from London to the match?
From about 20 minutes to Brighton to about 105 minutes to Newcastle, worked out at 140 mph over the straight-line distance in an Agusta 109. Manchester and Liverpool are about 70 to 75 minutes. Add the car at the other end. The table on this page gives every ground.
Can I get home the same night after an evening match?
For the nearest grounds, yes, by arrangement. The London Heliport takes its last landing at 22:55, so the latest kick-off that works depends on the flight: about 19:30 for Brighton, but only about 18:15 for Newcastle. Later kick-offs mean an overnight stay and an early flight the next morning. See the heliport opening hours.
Do you sell match tickets or hospitality?
No. We fly you and arrange the car. Tickets and hospitality come from the club or an official agent.
How much does a helicopter to the football cost?
There is no single price, because it changes with the helicopter, the ground, the date, how many of you fly, how long the helicopter waits and the landing fees. Tell us the fixture and we send one clear price, any time of day or night. See helicopter hire prices and how helicopter charter costs are calculated.
How many people can fly?
The Agusta 109 Grand carries up to 6 passengers, the AS355 up to 5 and the H145 up to 8. For a larger group we can use more than one helicopter.
Is a helicopter quicker than the train?
For most grounds, yes, door to landing site, and it leaves when you are ready. The train from central London takes two to three hours to the big northern cities. A helicopter, though, lands near the ground, not in the city centre, so the car at the far end is part of the journey. Our guide helicopter or train from London compares the two.
What happens if the kick-off time changes?
Tell us as soon as the club announces the change. We move your flight where the heliport hours, the landing site and the crew allow, and we say plainly if the new time rules out a same-day return.
Helpful guides
Planning a match day by helicopter
- helicopter to the races
- helicopter flight times from London
- Battersea Heliport opening hours
- helicopter hire prices
- can a helicopter land at my venue?
- helicopter or train from London
- UK helicopter destinations
Photograph: Arran Bee from Nottingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and compressed for this page.
Ready to fly?
Tell us the fixture
A charter specialist will reply to your match day enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time