The short answer
For helicopter charter Norwich uses Norwich Airport, which has customs on site and published hours from 06:00. From there Newmarket is about 25 to 30 minutes by helicopter, Cambridge 25 to 35, and London 45 to 55 minutes, against 2 hours 55 minutes by road. Prior permission is strict and we arrange it with your booking.
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Key facts
- Serving site
- Norwich Airport, Amsterdam Way, Norwich
- Summer hours (1 May to 31 Oct, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- Mon to Thu and Sat 06:00 to 22:30; Fri and Sun 06:00 to 23:00
- Winter hours (1 Nov to 30 Apr)
- Sun to Fri 06:00 to 21:30; Sat 06:00 to 20:00
- Runway
- 09/27, 1,842 m by 45 m
- Customs
- On site, as airport hours
- Prior permission
- Strictly required; outside published hours an extra charge applies
- Nearest other site
- None within 45 nautical miles in our library
Where Norwich flights start and end
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Sites that serve Norwich
Hours, permission and customs are the airport's or site's published information, checked 29 Sept 2026. We arrange permission and confirm times with your booking.
Norwich Airport EGSH / NWI
- Address
- Norwich Airport, Amsterdam Way, Norwich
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
1 May–31 Oct: Mon–Thu and Sat 06:00–22:30; Fri and Sun 06:00–23:00. 1 Nov–30 Apr: Sun–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat 06:00–20:00.…
1 May–31 Oct: Mon–Thu and Sat 06:00–22:30; Fri and Sun 06:00–23:00. 1 Nov–30 Apr: Sun–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat 06:00–20:00. Strictly PPR; movements outside published hours incur an extra charge. Customs as airport hours- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours)
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,842 m × 45 m concrete/asphalt
How does a helicopter charter from Norwich work?
For helicopter charter Norwich flights, the base is Norwich Airport, on the north side of the city, a licensed airport with a 1,842 metre runway, customs on site and a business-aviation handling area. Prior permission is strictly required for every movement, and flights outside the published hours carry an extra charge, so we ask for the right slot at the start.
From 1 May to 31 October it publishes 06:00 to 22:30 on Monday to Thursday and Saturday, and 06:00 to 23:00 on Friday and Sunday. From 1 November to 30 April the airport closes at 21:30 from Sunday to Friday and at 20:00 on Saturday. Winter evenings are the one thing to watch: a late return on a Saturday in January needs planning.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. We handle permission, handling and timings.
Journey times from Norwich Airport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Racecourse | 42 nm (48 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 12 min (53 mi) | 44 min |
| Cambridge | 49 nm (57 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 26 min (65 mi) | 56 min |
| London | 90 nm (104 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 55 min (121 mi) | 2 h 05 min |
| Silverstone | 92 nm (105 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 48 min (135 mi) | 1 h 58 min |
| London Heathrow | 97 nm (112 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 44 min (135 mi) | 1 h 54 min |
| Epsom Downs | 100 nm (115 mi) | 45 to 60 min | 3 h 03 min (152 mi) | 2 h 10 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 105 nm (121 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 2 h 57 min (143 mi) | 2 h 02 min |
| London Gatwick | 107 nm (123 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 3 h 02 min (154 mi) | 2 h 07 min |
| Oxford | 108 nm (124 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 16 min (160 mi) | 2 h 18 min |
| Birmingham | 111 nm (128 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 08 min (157 mi) | 2 h 10 min |
| York Racecourse | 115 nm (132 mi) | 55 to 65 min | 3 h 44 min (181 mi) | 2 h 44 min |
| Leeds | 128 nm (147 mi) | 60 to 70 min | 3 h 57 min (184 mi) | 2 h 52 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 131 nm (151 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 51 min (194 mi) | 2 h 43 min |
| Goodwood | 133 nm (153 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 50 min (188 mi) | 2 h 42 min |
| Manchester | 135 nm (155 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 4 h 35 min (199 mi) | 3 h 27 min |
| Southampton | 143 nm (164 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 3 h 46 min (193 mi) | 2 h 33 min |
| Liverpool | 154 nm (178 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 51 min (239 mi) | 3 h 33 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 160 nm (184 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 51 min (243 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Bristol | 167 nm (192 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 49 min (242 mi) | 3 h 26 min |
| Newcastle | 177 nm (203 mi) | 80 to 95 min | 5 h 33 min (265 mi) | 4 h 05 min |
| Cardiff | 187 nm (216 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 27 min (282 mi) | 3 h 57 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.
Why is the helicopter so much quicker from Norwich?
Norfolk sits at the end of a long road. Newmarket is about 25 to 30 minutes by helicopter and 1 hour 12 minutes by road. Cambridge is 25 to 35 minutes against 1 hour 26 minutes. London is typically 45 to 55 minutes by helicopter and 2 hours 55 minutes by car, free-flowing.
Further out the savings are large. Silverstone takes 45 to 55 minutes against 2 hours 48 minutes. Birmingham is 50 to 65 minutes against 3 hours 8 minutes, York 55 to 65 minutes against 3 hours 44 minutes and Manchester 60 to 75 minutes against 4 hours 35 minutes. Road figures are minimums. There are no other sites near enough to compete with Norwich Airport in our library, so it carries the load for the whole county.
See our guide to helicopter against car journey times for the method.
Who flies from Norwich?
Norwich is a major insurance centre, with Aviva's head office in the city, and the Norwich Research Park is a large hub for food and health science. Along the coast, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft support the southern North Sea energy sector and offshore wind. These businesses need quick access to London and to Cambridge and Newmarket, and have staff moving between the city and the coast. See business helicopter charter and same-day business trips.
Norfolk is also one of the best-known shooting counties. Our shooting by helicopter page explains how a party and its lawfully carried guns can reach an estate. For football, Norwich City play at Carrow Road; see football by helicopter.
Racing and events from Norwich
Newmarket is the nearest major racecourse and the quickest flight, and our Newmarket helicopter page covers how a race day works. Silverstone is 45 to 55 minutes away: see Silverstone by helicopter. Neighbouring city pages are Cambridge and the East of England region page. Landing on an estate or at a hotel is subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Booking and what to bring
Send us date, destination and passenger weights. We confirm the aircraft and timings. Arrive 10 minutes before departure; pack in soft bags where the hold is small. If you want a car at either end, ask about exec-chauffeur.com.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. London arrivals are covered on the London page, with the London Heliport in Battersea as the central option. Prices are explained at helicopterhireprices.co.uk.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a helicopter from Norwich to London?
Typically 45 to 55 minutes, against 2 hours 55 minutes by road in free-flowing traffic.
Is Norwich Airport open late?
In summer, to 22:30 or 23:00 depending on the day. In winter it closes at 21:30, and at 20:00 on Saturdays. Checked on 29 September 2026.
Do I clear customs at Norwich?
Yes, customs are on site during airport hours. Give us notice for international trips.
Can a helicopter take me from Norwich to Newmarket?
Yes, in about 25 to 30 minutes against 1 hour 12 minutes by road.
Can the helicopter land at a Norfolk estate?
Often, subject to landing permission and site suitability. Ask when you book.
