Helicopter transfers from Edinburgh Airport
From Edinburgh Airport to the Old Course, Gleneagles, a Borders estate or the Highlands. SkyMatch arranges the flight with a certified operator; we don't fly aircraft and no landing is guaranteed.
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- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Scotland's busiest airport, west of the city at Turnhouse.
- Dundee (DND)
Smaller airport close to St Andrews and Carnoustie.
Heliports and landing
- Golf resorts, hotels and estates need the owner's permission to land; major golf weeks often have restricted slots.
- Edinburgh Airport has controlled airspace; the operator plans the route and any airside boarding.
- Edinburgh has no public city-centre heliport; city drop-offs use approved private sites only.
Weather and flight rules
- Sea haar (coastal fog) along the Firth of Forth and Fife coast can close landing sites at short notice.
- Wind and low cloud over the Highlands often change routing; winter daylight is short.
Flights in the UK follow UK Civil Aviation Authority rules.
Common trips
- Edinburgh Airport → North Berwick / East Lothianabout 15 min flying (estimate)
- Edinburgh Airport → St Andrewsabout 20 min flying (estimate)
- Edinburgh Airport → Gleneaglesabout 20–25 min flying (estimate)
Price on request, quoted per mission. Times are distance-based estimates, not operator-confirmed.
Questions
Is a helicopter worth it from Edinburgh to St Andrews?
The drive is often 1 hour 15 minutes or more; the flight is about 20 minutes (estimate), subject to an approved landing site.
How much does it cost?
Price on request, quoted per mission.
Can we fly during The Open or major golf events?
Sometimes, but landing slots are limited and may need extra approval. Ask early.