The Open Championship returns to St Andrews for its 155th edition, from 15 to 18 July 2027. The Old Course draws the biggest crowds in golf, and the roads into Fife are among the busiest of the year.
Airports near St Andrews
Dundee (EGPN) is the closest airport to St Andrews, while Edinburgh (EGPH) offers more capacity and a wider choice of handling. Both are around 1 hour 15 minutes from London on a light jet.
Helicopter transfers
From Edinburgh, a helicopter reaches St Andrews in around 20 minutes, avoiding the queues over the Forth. Find out about helicopter transfers.
Which aircraft
A light jet suits most groups for a flight of this length. For larger parties, or golf bags for everyone, a midsize jet gives valuable extra baggage space.
Then the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
Golf's biggest team event follows in September, when the 100th anniversary Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor in County Limerick from 17 to 19 September 2027. Shannon is around 1 hour 20 minutes from London, with a short helicopter hop to Adare.
Read the full guides to The Open 2027 and the Ryder Cup 2027, or view the golf event calendar.
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