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Travelling to Glastonbury by helicopter charter

Glastonbury Festival is renowned for its long queues and hectic tent setups. While driving there by car can take hours even if you live nearby, a London-to-Glastonbury helicopter charter can get you there in just 45 minutes. Wherever you’re based, we can arrange a helicopter to pick you up from an airfield, heliport or accessible field near you.

There are two heliports at Glastonbury Festival; one dedicated to attendees staying at Camp Kerala and the other for performing artists. Then it’s just a quick road transfer from whichever one you land at to your accommodation or the artists’ enclosure.

After the event draws to a close, road traffic leaving Glastonbury is notoriously heavy. You can avoid the crowds with a helicopter charter, being driven back to the heliport where your aircraft is waiting to fly you to your desired location.

Popular charter helicopters for Glastonbury Festival

Which helicopter you charter to Glastonbury depends on your requirements. Wherever you’re travelling from and however many passengers are in your party, our team can organise everything, from booking the helicopter to the finer details like providing Champagne on departure. Drawing on our years of experience arranging helicopter charters for the famous festival, here are some of the most popular options for a helicopter ride to Glastonbury.

AS355 Twin Squirrel (5 passengers)

The AS355's excellent handling and spacious cabin make this twin-engine light helicopter a popular charter choice. Passengers enjoy excellent visibility thanks to the unobstructed cabin and forward-facing seats, while many models feature sliding doors and footsteps for ease of boarding.

AgustaWestland AW109 (6 passengers)

The AW109 is a highly versatile twin-engine helicopter designed by Italian manufacturer Agusta. The lightweight aircraft features a large six-seat passenger cabin and interior refinements that offer exceptional levels of style and comfort.

AgustaWestland AW139 (9 passengers)

The AW139 is a medium-sized twin-engine helicopter, which can carry nine passengers at very high speeds in one of the most spacious and comfortable cabins on the market. Its ample baggage compartment can be accessed both externally and from inside the cabin, making it suitable for a wide range of personal and business needs.

About Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival launched in 1970 at Michael Eavis’ dairy farm in Pilton, Somerset. Just 1,500 tickets were sold for the inaugural event, priced at £1 each including free milk from the farm. Today, it’s one of the world’s most famous festivals, headlined by iconic pop and rock artists and attended by a host of celebrities. In addition to music, the five-day extravaganza features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.

Most attendees camp in the fields, which is included in the ticket price – but if you’ve seen media photos of flooded tents, you’ll have an idea of how that can go. Tipis are a slightly more luxurious option that come with a waterproof groundsheet, inner lining and rain catcher, but guests still need to bring their own bedding and mats.

If sleeping on canvas isn’t for you, Camp Kerala and The Pop-Up Hotel offer the festival’s most luxurious accommodation. Options include en-suite glamping tents and Airstream trailers, while there’s also a pool, restaurant and spa.

Cost of a helicopter charter to Glastonbury

The cost of hiring a helicopter to Glastonbury varies depending on the aircraft, the length of your journey and the airports/heliports you’re flying in and out of.

If you’d like to charter a helicopter to Glastonbury, contact our team for a quote today.