London Heliport to City Ground
Fly from the London Heliport in Battersea to Nottingham for City Ground: about 110 miles in a straight line, about 45 minutes in the air in an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, then a car for the last stretch to the ground.
Helicopter to City Ground
Choose from our twin-engine helicopters carrying 5 to 8 passengers to Nottingham. Tell us the Nottingham fixture below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Helicopter to City Ground
Fly from central London to Nottingham for the match
The City Ground sits right beside the River Trent, next door to the Trent Bridge cricket ground, and is one of the most compact grounds in the Premier League.
- Fly from the London Heliport to Nottingham in about 45 minutes, then a car for the last stretch
- We land at East Midlands Airport, not at the City Ground, and a car is timed to the helicopter
- For a same-day return from Nottingham, the latest kick-off is about 19:00; later than that, we plan an overnight stay
- A charter specialist on the phone, 24/7
London to City Ground at a glance
Helicopter to City Ground in numbers
Straight-line figures from the London Heliport to Nottingham at 140 mph. Every trip differs, so ask us for your own quote.
| Distance from BatterseaStraight line to the City Ground | 110 miles |
| Flying timeIn an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, before the car to the City Ground | 45 min |
| Nearest main airportThe one we can name for Nottingham from its own pages | East Midlands Airport |
| Latest kick-off for a same-day returnAllows 40 minutes after the whistle at the City Ground and a landing by 22:55 | 19:00 |
| PassengersAS355 up to 5, Agusta 109 Grand up to 6, H145 up to 8, for your Nottingham match day flight | 5 to 8 |
| Quotes and bookingsBy phone or form, at any hour | 24/7 |
From the landing site to the ground
Getting from the helicopter to City Ground
Nottingham is under an hour from Battersea by helicopter, which makes a same-day match day realistic for an afternoon kick-off. East Midlands Airport is the nearest main airport, and the drive into the city is the part we time with the car.
- East Midlands Airport is the nearest main airport we can name for the City Ground, and we agree the arrival with its private aviation team
- Football grounds are built into streets and car parks and are not approved helicopter sites, so we do not plan a landing at the City Ground itself
- The last stretch is a car: about 30 minutes by car from East Midlands Airport
- Tell us where in Nottingham you want to be dropped off and picked up, and we time the car to the helicopter
Match day timing
Planning the day from Battersea
A match day in Nottingham by helicopter is planned backwards from the heliport’s closing time and forwards from the kick-off.
- The flight is about 45 minutes in the air, worked out at 140 mph over the straight-line 110 miles from the London Heliport
- Allow about 40 minutes from the final whistle at the City Ground to take-off: the walk, the car and boarding
- For a same-day return from the City Ground the latest kick-off is about 19:00, so that you land back at Battersea by 22:55
- Evening and weekend returns from Nottingham after the normal hours need the heliport to agree an extension, so tell us the fixture early
Where we can land
Landing near City Ground
These come from each place’s own website or from our existing airport pages for Nottingham. Hours and fees change, so we check them again for your date, and every landing is subject to permission.
The nearest main airport we can name for the City Ground. Its private aviation arrangements are agreed in advance and we handle that for you.
We do not plan a landing at the City Ground. A stadium and its surrounding streets are not an approved helicopter site, so a car takes you in from the landing site.
Landing at an estate, a hotel or a club’s own land near Nottingham needs the owner’s permission and a suitable site, and we ask for both for you. Read can a helicopter land at my venue?
How it works
Book your helicopter to City Ground in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenThe date, how many of you are flying, where in Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, above the roads.
Cost
How much is a helicopter to City Ground?
There is no single price for a flight to Nottingham, 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 Nottingham match day end.
Helicopters are priced by flying time, not by the mile. Tell us your plan for Nottingham and a charter specialist sends one clear price, any time of day or night.
- The type of helicopter for Nottingham, 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 Nottingham
- Landing and handling fees at the other end
For examples of what other routes cost besides Nottingham, 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 Nottingham.
The most economical twin for a small party travelling light to the City Ground.
The helicopter behind the flight times to Nottingham on this page: quick and refined, with a cabin for up to 6.
More room for a bigger group heading to the City Ground, or a large kit bag per person. Ask us about availability for your date.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to City Ground
We agree the landing site near Nottingham 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham matters. If your flight to Nottingham 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. For Nottingham match days, 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.
Our partner Executive Global Travel can meet you with a chauffeur car for the last stretch to the City Ground, and wait for the final whistle, timed to the helicopter.
For a larger party or a trip that starts away from London, see Nottingham match day trips: private jet charter to East Midlands from Charter Private Jet, our partner for airport-by-airport jet charter.
Questions
Helicopter charter to City Ground: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long does a helicopter from London to City Ground take?
About 45 minutes in the air, for the 110 miles in a straight line from the London Heliport at Battersea to Nottingham, worked out at 140 mph in an Agusta 109. Wind, routing, air traffic and a fuel stop on the longer flights change that, and you also need time for the car at the other end.
Can a helicopter land at the City Ground?
No. The City Ground sits among streets, car parks and stands and are not approved helicopter sites, so we do not plan a landing there. We land at an airfield or a site we have confirmed, and a car takes you to the ground. East Midlands Airport is the nearest main airport we can name.
Can I fly home the same night after the match?
Sometimes. The London Heliport takes its last landing at 22:55 and no flights are allowed between 23:00 and 07:00. With the flight home taking about 45 minutes and about 40 minutes from the final whistle to take-off, the latest kick-off that works for a same-night return is about 19:00. For a later kick-off we plan 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 to Nottingham and arrange the car. Tickets and hospitality come from the club or an official agent, and you send us the fixture, the kick-off time and the number of people when you book the flight.
How much is a helicopter to City Ground?
There is no single price for Nottingham, because it changes with the helicopter, the date, how many of you fly, how long the helicopter waits and the landing fees. A return for a match day is priced differently from a one-way flight. Tell us the fixture and we send one clear price, any time of day or night. Our helicopter hire prices page shows what other routes cost.
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 flying to Nottingham we can use more than one helicopter.
What if the kick-off time changes for television?
Tell us as soon as the club announces a change to the Nottingham fixture. 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.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If your flight to Nottingham is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing, and we work with you on the earliest alternative. See helicopter charter and the weather.
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Ready to fly?
Tell us the fixture
A charter specialist will reply to your Nottingham match day enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time