London Heliport to Old Trafford
Fly from the London Heliport in Battersea to Manchester for Old Trafford: about 165 miles in a straight line, about 70 minutes in the air in an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, then a car for the last stretch to the ground.
Helicopter to Old Trafford
Choose from our twin-engine helicopters carrying 5 to 8 passengers to Manchester. Tell us the Manchester fixture below, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094.
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Helicopter to Old Trafford
Fly from central London to Manchester for the match
Old Trafford is the biggest club ground in the Premier League, and on a big match day the roads and the Metrolink around it fill up long before kick-off.
- Fly from the London Heliport to Manchester in about 70 minutes, then a car for the last stretch
- We land at Manchester Airport, not at Old Trafford, and a car is timed to the helicopter
- For a same-day return from Manchester, 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 Old Trafford at a glance
Helicopter to Old Trafford in numbers
Straight-line figures from the London Heliport to Manchester at 140 mph. Every trip differs, so ask us for your own quote.
| Distance from BatterseaStraight line to Old Trafford | 165 miles |
| Flying timeIn an Agusta 109 at 140 mph, before the car to Old Trafford | 70 min |
| Nearest main airportThe one we can name for Manchester from its own pages | Manchester Airport |
| Latest kick-off for a same-day returnAllows 40 minutes after the whistle at Old Trafford and a landing by 22:55 | 18:45 |
| PassengersAS355 up to 5, Agusta 109 Grand up to 6, H145 up to 8, for your Manchester 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 Old Trafford
The flight from Battersea is about the length of a long lunch. The slow part of a Manchester match day is the last few miles from the airport to the ground and, afterwards, the crowd leaving, so a car timed to the final whistle matters more than any other part of the plan.
- Manchester Airport is the nearest main airport we can name for Old Trafford, 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 Old Trafford itself
- The last stretch is a car: about 30 minutes by car, longer on a match day
- Tell us where in Manchester 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 Manchester by helicopter is planned backwards from the heliport’s closing time and forwards from the kick-off.
- The flight is about 70 minutes in the air, worked out at 140 mph over the straight-line 165 miles from the London Heliport
- Allow about 40 minutes from the final whistle at Old Trafford to take-off: the walk, the car and boarding
- For a same-day return from Old Trafford the latest kick-off is about 18:45, so that you land back at Battersea by 22:55
- Evening and weekend returns from Manchester after the normal hours need the heliport to agree an extension, so tell us the fixture early
Fixtures to plan around
Home matches at Old Trafford this winter
These are the home fixtures at Old Trafford on our list as at 2 November 2026. Dates and kick-off times move for television and cup ties, so check the club’s website before you book. Our verdicts use the timing rule above.
- Home to Aston Villa (Premier League), Sunday 8 November, 16:30: same-day return possible, by arrangement
- Home to Brentford (Premier League), Saturday 28 November, 15:00: same-day return possible, by arrangement
- Home to Coventry City (Premier League), Saturday 5 December, 15:00: same-day return possible, by arrangement
- Home to RB Leipzig (Champions League), Tuesday 8 December, 20:00: plan an overnight stay
- Home to Nottingham Forest (Premier League), Sunday 27 December, 16:30: same-day return possible, by arrangement
- Home to Sunderland (Premier League), Wednesday 30 December, 19:30: plan an overnight stay
- Home to Newcastle United (Premier League), Thursday 7 January, 20:00: plan an overnight stay
- Home to Bayern Munich (Champions League), Wednesday 20 January, 20:00: plan an overnight stay
Where we can land
Landing near Old Trafford
These come from each place’s own website or from our existing airport pages for Manchester. 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 Old Trafford. Its private aviation arrangements are agreed in advance and we handle that for you. Read helicopter charter to Manchester.
We do not plan a landing at Old Trafford. 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 Manchester 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 Old Trafford in three steps
- 1Tell us where and whenThe date, how many of you are flying, where in Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, above the roads.
Cost
How much is a helicopter to Old Trafford?
There is no single price for a flight to Manchester, 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 Manchester match day end.
Helicopters are priced by flying time, not by the mile. Tell us your plan for Manchester and a charter specialist sends one clear price, any time of day or night.
- The type of helicopter for Manchester, 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 Manchester
- Landing and handling fees at the other end
For examples of what other routes cost besides Manchester, 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 Manchester.
The most economical twin for a small party travelling light to Old Trafford.
The helicopter behind the flight times to Manchester on this page: quick and refined, with a cabin for up to 6.
More room for a bigger group heading to Old Trafford, or a large kit bag per person. Ask us about availability for your date.
Before you fly
What to know before flying to Old Trafford
We agree the landing site near Manchester 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester matters. If your flight to Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Old Trafford, and wait for the final whistle, timed to the helicopter.
For a larger party or a trip that starts away from London, see Manchester match day trips: private jet charter to Manchester from Charter Private Jet, our partner for airport-by-airport jet charter.
Questions
Helicopter charter to Old Trafford: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long does a helicopter from London to Old Trafford take?
About 70 minutes in the air, for the 165 miles in a straight line from the London Heliport at Battersea to Manchester, 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 Old Trafford?
No. Old Trafford 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. Manchester 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 70 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 Manchester 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 Old Trafford?
There is no single price for Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Old Trafford
- helicopter to the football from London
- helicopter to Anfield
- helicopter to Elland Road
- helicopter flight times from London
- Battersea Heliport opening hours
- helicopter hire prices
- helicopter to the races
- helicopter charter to Manchester
Photograph: Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 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 Manchester match day enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time