Newmarket Races helicopter charter takes you from Battersea to Suffolk in about 20 to 30 minutes. The home of horse racing lies about 50 nautical miles north-east of London, and the roads in between are busy on big days. A helicopter flies the straight line and lets you arrive fresh.
Why choose Newmarket Races helicopter charter
Newmarket has two courses, the Rowley Mile and the July Course. The Betfred Guineas Festival runs from Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May in 2027, according to the Jockey Club. Many other meetings follow through the spring and summer.
The racecourses’ own arrival page says you can charter a helicopter to the course. It adds that on race days a driver takes guests who land at the July Course across to the Rowley Mile. As a result, a helicopter charter to Newmarket works well for owners, trainers and racegoers. We also fly jockeys and trainers between Newmarket and meetings at Epsom, Cheltenham or Goodwood.
How the flight to Newmarket works
You depart from the London Heliport in Battersea. The straight-line distance to Newmarket is about 50 nautical miles, and the flight typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the helicopter, the routing and the wind. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
- To arrange Newmarket Races helicopter charter, tell us the meeting, your date, your group size and whether you want a return flight.
- Landings at either course are arranged through the racecourses’ own booking process, and we handle it for you. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
- You then receive one clear price, with a plan B agreed in advance.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For the full picture, read our guide to helicopter charter and the weather.
Plan your Newmarket Races helicopter charter
Read our guide to flying to the races by helicopter and compare the helicopter fleet. Then see our other racing helicopter charter pages. Fixtures and travel details are on the official Newmarket Racecourses website, which lists the latest news.
At a glance
Newmarket by helicopter at a glance
Typical figures for a flight to Newmarket from the London Heliport. We confirm every detail with your quote.
| Straight-line distanceFrom London Heliport, Battersea | about 50 nm |
| Typical flight timeDepends on helicopter, routing and wind | 20 to 30 min |
| Guineas Festival 2027Per the Jockey Club | 30 Apr to 2 May |
| PassengersIn our twin-engine helicopters | up to 8 |
| Arrive at the heliportBefore departure | 10 min |
How it works
Book your flight to Newmarket in three steps
- 1Tell us the meeting and dateGive us your date, your group size and any return plans.
- 2We book the landingWe use the racecourses’ booking process and agree a plan B.
- 3Fly from BatterseaArrive 10 minutes before departure and be in Suffolk in half an hour.
Questions
Newmarket Races helicopter charter: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
How long is the helicopter flight from London to Newmarket?
It typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. The straight-line distance is about 50 nautical miles, and the exact time depends on the helicopter, the routing and the wind.
Can I land at the Rowley Mile or the July Course?
The racecourses say you can charter a helicopter to the course, and that landings are arranged through their booking process. Every landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability, and we handle the request for you.
When is the Newmarket Guineas Festival in 2027?
The Jockey Club lists the Betfred Guineas Festival for Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the flight 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 Newmarket
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