The short answer
Helicopter charter to Murrayfield lands at Edinburgh Airport at Ingliston, open 24 hours with a business aviation centre, with a car for the transfer to the stadium. Glasgow is about 20 to 25 minutes by helicopter and Newcastle 40 to 50. A handling agent is mandatory. International dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date.
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Key facts
- Venue
- Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn, west Edinburgh; Scotland's national rugby stadium
- Events
- Scotland rugby internationals, including the Six Nations, and large concerts
- Dates
- Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date
- Where we land
- Edinburgh Airport (EGPH), open 24 hours, customs on site; a handling agent is mandatory for every flight
- Edinburgh to Glasgow
- About 20 to 25 minutes by helicopter; at least 1 hour 4 minutes by road
- Edinburgh to Newcastle
- About 40 to 50 minutes by helicopter; at least 2 hours 53 minutes by road
- Last mile
- Chauffeur car from the airport to the stadium
The nearest landing site
Edinburgh Airport is the site we plan around for this event. Permission and times are confirmed with your booking.
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- Address
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Lothian EH12 9DN
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
H24 – AD administration, ATS, customs & immigration, security and de-icing all H24; Terminal Building H24; Business…
H24 – AD administration, ATS, customs & immigration, security and de-icing all H24; Terminal Building H24; Business Aviation Centre H24; 0530–2300 local, outside by prior arrangement with (UK AIP AD 2.3)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 06/24 – 2,558 m × 45 m, asphalt (grooved), PCN 68
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How do you reach Murrayfield by helicopter?
Helicopter charter to Murrayfield means a flight to Edinburgh Airport and a car. We do not hold a landing site at the stadium, and the ground is in a residential part of the west of the city, so the airport at Ingliston is the practical landing point. It is open 24 hours for air traffic, customs and immigration, handling and security, and has a business aviation centre. Parking is limited, so every aircraft is cleared in advance with a handling agent, which we book.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. The airport is general-aviation friendly: general aviation is exempt from the airline slot rules, though night noise limits apply. See helicopter charter Edinburgh.
Journey times to Edinburgh Airport
Typical helicopter times against the car from the nearest cities, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 36 nm (41 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 04 min (51 mi) | 41 min |
| Newcastle | 79 nm (91 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 53 min (113 mi) | 2 h 08 min |
| Leeds | 138 nm (159 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 4 h 26 min (207 mi) | 3 h 13 min |
| York Racecourse | 144 nm (165 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 4 h 20 min (216 mi) | 3 h 07 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 149 nm (172 mi) | 65 to 85 min | 4 h 15 min (219 mi) | 3 h |
| Liverpool | 158 nm (182 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 34 min (231 mi) | 3 h 14 min |
| Manchester | 161 nm (185 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 40 min (230 mi) | 3 h 20 min |
| Birmingham | 218 nm (250 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 52 min (305 mi) | 4 h 07 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 247 nm (284 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 25 min (338 mi) | 4 h 27 min |
| Silverstone | 247 nm (284 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 44 min (354 mi) | 4 h 46 min |
Helicopter figures are typical block times: distance at 135 knots plus 8 minutes, shown as a range. Road figures are free-flowing road times, a floor that real journeys rarely beat. Distances are in a straight line. Figures from our UK route data, checked 29 Sep 2026.
Times to Edinburgh
From Glasgow, the flight to Edinburgh Airport is about 20 to 25 minutes against at least 1 hour 4 minutes by road. From Newcastle it is about 40 to 50 minutes against 2 hours 53, from Leeds about 65 to 80 against 4 hours 26, and from Dundee about 20 to 25 against 1 hour 7. Those come from our route data and the road times are free-flowing floors that a match day will exceed.
For the connecting legs, see Edinburgh to Glasgow, Newcastle to Edinburgh and London to Edinburgh.
Rugby days and corporate groups
Scotland's home internationals, including the Six Nations, are the main Murrayfield dates, with concerts through the summer. Tickets and hospitality are arranged through the stadium and the union; we arrange the travel. A match day for clients typically involves an arrival by late morning, lunch, the match and a car back to the airport, and the heli returns the same evening. Edinburgh is open 24 hours, so an evening departure is realistic.
For other Scottish days, see the Royal Highland Show, St Andrews and the events hub. Business helicopter charter explains the corporate process.
Planning notes
Arrive 10 minutes before departure and keep bags soft. Scottish weather can change the picture on the day, and we check the forecast on the day before and on the morning. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
Executive Global Travel can arrange cars. See the Scotland region page for the other bases.
Frequently asked questions
Can a helicopter land at Murrayfield?
We do not hold a landing site at the stadium. We land at Edinburgh Airport and a car completes the journey.
When are the Six Nations matches?
Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date. They normally run in February and March.
Is the airport open late?
Yes. Edinburgh Airport is open 24 hours, so an evening return after a match is realistic.
Do I need a handling agent?
Yes. Every flight, including helicopters, needs one. We arrange it.
Do you sell tickets?
No. Tickets and hospitality come from the stadium and the union. We arrange the travel.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
