Racing helicopter charter takes you from Battersea to the finest race meetings in England without a single traffic queue. Royal Ascot, Epsom, Goodwood, Newmarket and Cheltenham are all within about an hour of London by air. You leave when you choose, and you arrive with the day still ahead.
Why choose racing helicopter charter
Race days put huge pressure on the roads around every course. A helicopter flies the straight line instead, so a journey that takes hours by car takes minutes in the air. Because you travel in private, your group can talk, plan and arrive together.
Flights suit owners, trainers, hospitality guests and racegoers alike. We also arrange flights for jockeys and trainers who need to reach a second meeting on the same day. Our twin-engine helicopters carry up to eight passengers. Here are the headline meetings for racing helicopter charter in 2027, taken from the courses’ own websites.
| Meeting | 2027 dates | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Festival | 16 to 19 March | Cheltenham by helicopter |
| Newmarket Guineas Festival | 30 April to 2 May | Newmarket by helicopter |
| Epsom Derby Festival | 4 and 5 June | Epsom by helicopter |
| Royal Ascot | 15 to 19 June | Royal Ascot by helicopter |
| Qatar Goodwood Festival | 27 to 31 July | Goodwood by helicopter |
How a race day flight works
Landing at a racecourse is always subject to landing permission and site suitability. Several courses manage helicopter arrivals themselves, so slots are limited, and we plan yours early. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure from the London Heliport.
- To arrange racing helicopter charter, tell us the meeting, your date, your group size and whether you want a return flight.
- We book the landing and any transfer from the helicopter to the enclosure, where the course offers one.
- You then receive one clear price. Many clients choose a same-day return.
If your flight to the races is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. To see what we check before every flight, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.
Plan your racing helicopter charter
Read our guide to flying to the races by helicopter and compare the helicopter fleet. Then see helicopter flight times from London for every destination. Dates are on the official Royal Ascot website, which lists the latest news.
At a glance
the races by helicopter at a glance
Key 2027 dates, taken from the courses’ own websites. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
| Royal Ascot 2027Official dates | 15 to 19 June |
| Epsom Derby Festival 2027Ladies Day and Derby Day | 4 and 5 June |
| Qatar Goodwood Festival 2027Official dates | 27 to 31 July |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to the races in three steps
- 1Tell us the meeting and dateGive us your date, your group size and any return plans to the races.
- 2We book the landingWe arrange the slot and any transfer to the enclosure, with a plan B.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and reach the course in minutes.
Questions
Racing helicopter charter: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
Which race meetings can I fly to by helicopter?
We fly to Royal Ascot, Epsom, Goodwood, Newmarket and Cheltenham, and to many other courses. Tell us the meeting and your date, and we confirm the landing arrangements.
How long does it take to fly to the races from London?
Epsom is one of the shortest flights, while Cheltenham takes longer. See our guide to helicopter flight times from London for typical times, and ask us for a quote for your route.
Do I need a race ticket as well?
Yes. A helicopter takes you to the course, but you still need your own entry ticket or hospitality package. Check the course’s website for details.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If your flight to the races is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Our guide to helicopter charter and the weather shows how we plan for changeable weather.
Ready to fly?
Tell us when you want to fly to the races
A charter specialist will reply to your racing enquiry quickly, any time of day or night, with options and a price.
or call +44 20 7781 8094 any time