Helicopter hire to Silverstone, from London and across the UK
Arrive at Silverstone in 20 to 25 minutes from central London, without a mile of race-day traffic. Charter-A arranges the helicopter, the pilot, the landing permission and your return for the British Grand Prix, MotoGP, track days and business days at the circuit.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Landing at the circuit is subject to permission.
Why fly
Why hire a helicopter to Silverstone?
Race weekend is the hardest day of the year to reach the circuit by road. A helicopter turns a long, uncertain drive into a short flight with a time you can plan around.
Leave the race-day roads behind
Silverstone says parking near the circuit is very limited, some car parks are up to a 30-minute walk from the gates, there is no drop-off facility, and visitors should allow at least an extra hour. A helicopter takes the road out of your day.
Arrive at the circuit’s own heliport
On event days Silverstone runs its own heliport operation, with a bespoke terminal announced in 2025 offering over 8,500 sq ft of covered space. Slots are limited and every landing needs permission, so we request yours early and confirm it with you.
Your timings, your group
Fly in for the first session and home after the last, or take a same-day return around a business meeting. The whole helicopter is hired for your party, and larger groups can be flown in more than one aircraft.
Silverstone helicopter transfer
How a Silverstone helicopter transfer works
One team handles the aircraft, the landing permission and the return. You send us four details and we do the rest.
Tell us your plans
Your date and event, how many are travelling, your luggage, where you want to leave from and when you must be at the circuit.
We plan and quote
We check the aircraft, request the landing slot and send one clear quote that says what is included.
Confirm your flight
Sign and pay, and we confirm your aircraft. We check the weather with you the day before and again on the morning.
Fly to Silverstone
Arrive at the heliport about 10 minutes before departure. Your helicopter lands at the circuit and brings you home at the time you chose.
Helicopter flight times to Silverstone
These are straight-line estimates for a twin-engine helicopter and a guide, not a promise. Routing, air traffic control and the wind change the real figure, and your quote confirms the time for your own route.
| Leaving from | Time in the air |
|---|---|
| London Heliport, Battersea | 20 to 25 minutes (about 48 nm) |
| Elstree | about 21 minutes |
| Denham aerodrome | about 25 minutes |
| Farnborough | about 27 minutes |
| London Biggin Hill | about 31 minutes |
| Redhill Aerodrome | about 32 minutes |
| Manchester Airport | about 45 minutes |
Starting somewhere else? Hotels, golf clubs, racecourses and private gardens with enough clear space can work with the owner’s permission, and we check every site before we quote. Departing from central London? See the Silverstone helicopter flights from London Heliport, Battersea, or our wider helicopter transfers in London.
Prices
Silverstone helicopter hire prices
Helicopters are priced by the aircraft and the flying time, not by the seat. These are indicative starting prices for a standard day. Race weekend, a larger helicopter or a long wait on site changes them, and we tell you before you pay.
About 48 nautical miles each way, 20 to 25 minutes in the air. A group of four sharing the return would pay under £3,750 each + VAT.
Around 25 minutes each way, up to five passengers, subject to weights.
What shapes your price
- The date, with race weekend busier than a quiet day
- The helicopter you need for your passengers and luggage
- Flying time, and whether you want a same-day return with waiting time
- Your departure point and any landing fees we pass on, shown in your quote
You get one clear quote that says what is included before you commit. Our Helicopter Silverstone guide goes through the price in more detail: what a helicopter to Silverstone costs.
The aircraft
Helicopters for Silverstone
Every helicopter on this page is a twin-engine aircraft flown by a professional crew. For the British Grand Prix twin-engine helicopters are needed, which limits availability, so book early.
Airbus AS355 Twin Squirrel
A proven twin-engine helicopter for small groups, and the aircraft behind our Denham price.
Agusta AW109 Grand
Fast and night-rated, with a VIP-style cabin. The choice for guests who want a polished arrival from London.
Airbus H145
A wide, flat-floor cabin for larger parties and more luggage, with a quiet tail rotor. Bigger groups can use more than one aircraft.
Pictures show typical aircraft of each type. You fly in this aircraft or a sister aircraft of the same type.
Race weekend
British Grand Prix helicopter transfers, 2027
Silverstone lists the 2027 British Grand Prix for 2 to 4 July, although the Formula 1 calendar is still described as provisional. Bookings are already being taken.
| Day (provisional) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday 2 July | Practice sessions |
| Saturday 3 July | Qualifying |
| Sunday 4 July | Race day |
On race weekend the circuit manages helicopter arrivals through its own heliport operation. In 2025 it said it expected more than 6,000 passengers on over 1,500 flights during the weekend, so slots go early and landing is never guaranteed until your slot is confirmed.
Our Helicopter Silverstone guide to the 2027 British Grand Prix by helicopter covers the weekend in more detail, and see Silverstone Circuit on Helicopter Landing Sites for landing-site information.
We also fly to Silverstone for MotoGP, track days, driving experiences, classic days and business days at The Wing. Outside race weekend the pace is gentler, with easier lead times, but ask for a quote as soon as you have a date.
Why Charter-A
Trusted for time-critical travel
Recently engaged Charter-A for a helicopter flight to/from Silverstone F1. From the start Martin was helpful and informative. The whole process was easy… Martin went out of his way to ensure that everything worked out smoothly. I cannot recommend enough and the whole trip was amazing.
John Bloodworth · “Exceptional” · Trustpilot review
Questions
Silverstone helicopter questions, answered
How long does a helicopter take to Silverstone?
How much does a helicopter to Silverstone cost?
How early should I book a helicopter for the British Grand Prix?
Can we fly in and out on the same day?
Is landing at Silverstone guaranteed?
Where can the helicopter collect us?
What happens if the weather is bad?
How do we get from the heliport to our seats?
Request your Silverstone helicopter quote
Send your date, your passengers and where you want to leave from. A specialist replies quickly, 24 hours a day, with one clear price and no obligation.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. Email silverstone@charter-a.com