Thanks to its central location at the heart of England, Rutland is well served by a number of airports. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, approximately 38 miles away from Oakham at Castle Donington in North Leicestershire. Alternative airports which are within a reasonable drive-time are Birmingham, Luton and Stansted. London Heathrow lies just a couple of hours drive to the south.
For visitors arriving by helicopter, Rutland has a number of convenient helipads available. Please contact tourism@rutland.gov.uk for more information.