London Heliport to Elland Road
Fly from the London Heliport in Battersea to Leeds for Elland Road: about 170 miles in a straight line, about 75 minutes in the air in an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, then a car for the last stretch to the ground.
Helicopter to Elland Road
Choose from our twin-engine helicopters carrying 5 to 8 passengers to Leeds. Tell us the Leeds fixture below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Helicopter to Elland Road
Fly from central London to Leeds for the match
Elland Road is a tall, steep ground that holds about 37,000 and is known for its noise, in a city that is quick to reach by air and slower by road.
- Fly from the London Heliport to Leeds in about 75 minutes, then a car for the last stretch
- We land at Leeds Bradford Airport, not at Elland Road, and a car is timed to the helicopter
- For a same-day return from Leeds, the latest kick-off is about 18:45; later than that, we plan an overnight stay
- A charter specialist on the phone, 24/7
London to Elland Road at a glance
Helicopter to Elland Road in numbers
Straight-line figures from the London Heliport to Leeds at 140 mph. Every trip differs, so ask us for your own quote.
| Distance from BatterseaStraight line to Elland Road | 170 miles |
| Flying timeIn an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, before the car to Elland Road | 75 min |
| Nearest main airportThe one we can name for Leeds from its own pages | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| Latest kick-off for a same-day returnAllows 40 minutes after the whistle at Elland Road and a landing by 22:55 | 18:45 |
| PassengersAS355 up to 5, Agusta 109 Grand up to 6, H145 up to 8, for your Leeds 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 Elland Road
Leeds has an airport on the high ground north of the city, and the ground is on the south side, so most of the time on the ground is the drive across Leeds. We agree the landing and the car together, so the two are timed to each other.
- Leeds Bradford Airport is the nearest main airport we can name for Elland Road, 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 Elland Road itself
- The last stretch is a car: about 30 to 40 minutes by car from Leeds Bradford Airport
- Tell us where in Leeds 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 Leeds by helicopter is planned backwards from the heliport’s closing time and forwards from the kick-off.
- The flight is about 75 minutes in the air, worked out at 140 mph over the straight-line 170 miles from the London Heliport
- Allow about 40 minutes from the final whistle at Elland Road to take-off: the walk, the car and boarding
- For a same-day return from Elland Road the latest kick-off is about 18:45, so that you land back at Battersea by 22:55
- Evening and weekend returns from Leeds after the normal hours need the heliport to agree an extension, so tell us the fixture early
Where we can land
Landing near Elland Road
These come from each place’s own website or from our existing airport pages for Leeds. 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 Elland Road. Its private aviation arrangements are agreed in advance and we handle that for you.
We do not plan a landing at Elland Road. 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 Leeds 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 Elland Road in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenThe date, how many of you are flying, where in Leeds 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 Leeds, 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 Leeds, above the roads.
Cost
How much is a helicopter to Elland Road?
There is no single price for a flight to Leeds, 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 Leeds match day end.
Helicopters are priced by flying time, not by the mile. Tell us your plan for Leeds and a charter specialist sends one clear price, any time of day or night.
- The type of helicopter for Leeds, 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 Leeds
- Landing and handling fees at the other end
For examples of what other routes cost besides Leeds, 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 Leeds.
The most economical twin for a small party travelling light to Elland Road.
The helicopter behind the flight times to Leeds on this page: quick and refined, with a cabin for up to 6.
More room for a bigger group heading to Elland Road, or a large kit bag per person. Ask us about availability for your date.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to Elland Road
We agree the landing site near Leeds 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds matters. If your flight to Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Elland Road, and wait for the final whistle, timed to the helicopter.
For a larger party or a trip that starts away from London, see Leeds match day trips: private jet charter to Leeds Bradford from Charter Private Jet, our partner for airport-by-airport jet charter.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Elland Road: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long does a helicopter from London to Elland Road take?
About 75 minutes in the air, for the 170 miles in a straight line from the London Heliport at Battersea to Leeds, 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 Elland Road?
No. Elland Road 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. Leeds Bradford 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 75 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 18:45. 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 Leeds 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 Elland Road?
There is no single price for Leeds, 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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing, and we work with you on the earliest alternative. See helicopter charter and the weather.
Helpful guides
Planning a flight to Elland Road
- helicopter to the football from London
- helicopter to Old Trafford
- helicopter to St James’ Park
- helicopter flight times from London
- Battersea Heliport opening hours
- helicopter hire prices
- helicopter to the races
- helicopter charter to Yorkshire
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Ready to fly?
Tell us the fixture
A charter specialist will reply to your Leeds match day enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time