When it comes to sports team travel, efficiency and comfort are key. Whether for an international tournament or an away game, athletes must arrive refreshed and focused, and their travel arrangements can play a significant role in making that happen.

At Euroflite, an experienced air broker, we have decades of experience organising tailor-made charter flights for sports teams, ensuring their journey is smooth and stress-free. Our experience shows that long-term relationships with customers allow us to understand their needs extremely well, enabling us to find the right solutions quickly. Our sports team customers benefit from smooth, reliable cooperation, giving them more time to focus on what matters most. They can always rely on us to provide the best options.

“When you work with a broker like Euroflite, you always have someone to ensure everything goes smoothly—even if plans go awry”, Euroflite’s Head of Unit Mikko Keso summarises.

The Importance of Planning in Team Travel

Flying a sports team requires more than just booking tickets. Teams often need flexible schedules, comfortable recovery seating, and space for essential equipment. Charter flights provide a custom solution for specific needs and using an air broker to arrange your charter makes your travelling so much more convenient.

We have access to thousands of charter options worldwide. While we all use similar tools to find aircraft, each broker brings unique relationships, standards, safety ratings, and expertise into the mix. “For example, we have strong relations within Europe, which means that we have a reasonably good supply of 40-80 seat aircraft, which are popular with sports teams”, says Keso.

The time it would take a client to contact all the operators’ brokers can reach in moments is incomparable. For instance, when it’s a larger event, getting a flight can be tight as other teams travel simultaneously and need similar planes. Since your time is valuable, brokerages like Euroflite handle all the sourcing and complexities, allowing you and your team to focus on more important matters. 

Selecting a reliable air charter broker and fostering a long-term partnership is highly beneficial. Why? The collaboration becomes seamless and efficient when you understand how your broker works and they are familiar with your requirements. The relationship you build with your air broker will last and become more beneficial over time.

It is also worth noting that you should not ask for quotes from several brokers for the same trip simultaneously. There is a financial reason for this: when operators receive several enquiries for the same aircraft for the same date, there may be an understanding that the date is in demand, which may lead to higher prices. It is therefore more profitable for you to choose one primary partner whose expertise you can trust.

The Key to Stress-Free Sports Team Travel

Ultimately, charter flights allow sports teams to focus on what matters most: their performance. Instead of worrying about delayed flights, tight connections, or cramped seating, teams can travel with peace of mind knowing that every detail has been managed for them.

Keso has an excellent example of this: “Recently, we faced a situation where our customer had to delay a flight by about an hour at the last minute. We had our own FBO team in place and it was easy for them to be flexible with the schedule. We were also able to easily arrange refreshments and snacks for the sports team waiting at the terminal. In situations like this, a personal broker is a key asset.”

Euroflite’s sports team charter service offers a reliable and comfortable travel experience, tailored to meet the specific needs of each team—whether it’s extra legroom, transporting large amounts of equipment, or organising meals. Because nutrition plays a key role in every sports team’s journey, we aim to provide a warm meal whenever possible, depending on the chosen aircraft. From the basics to any specialities, our team ensures that your team’s journey is as smooth and efficient as possible.

Transparency is part of our service

We are comfortable saying that we have nothing to hide. That’s why our practices are based on an open-book policy. It guarantees that our customers always know exactly what they are paying for and how much. Our customers have full access to see all expenses regarding their journey, and there are no hidden costs. We’re very proud to operate openly and transparently.

Tailored Solutions for Every Team

One of the biggest advantages of charter flights is the ability to customise the experience. Whether it’s accommodating schedule changes or transporting large amounts of sports gear, charter flights offer the flexibility to adapt.

Key benefits include:

• Privacy and Focus: Charter flights allow teams to avoid the hustle of commercial travel, giving them the privacy to focus on preparation and recovery.
• Comfort and Space: Business-class configurations and customised services ensure athletes can travel comfortably, with meals and services tailored to their needs.
• Unified Travel: Coaches, players, and staff all travel together, maintaining team unity and making logistics simpler for event organisers.
• Efficiency and Flexibility: Athletes often have packed schedules, and the unpredictability of commercial flights can be a challenge. With charter flights, teams benefit from more control over their departure and arrival times. Moreover, charter flights offer flexibility in routing and scheduling, ensuring that teams can adapt to last-minute changes without compromising their plans.

We cater, for example, to these sports team travel occasions:

• Sports teams’ away games
• National and international sports tournaments
• Major sports events

Please reach out to us if you have questions or would like us to arrange your travel.