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Nearest Airport to Chelsea: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chelsea is London City Airport (LCY), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 20 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car

Airports near Chelsea

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
2
RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

Rushett Farm20 km
Kenley Glider Field21 km
Elstree Airfield · EGTR22 km
Chipstead Private Airstrip22 km
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill23 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip24 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Chelsea; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chelsea?

The nearest airport to Chelsea is London City Airport (LCY), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 20 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chelsea?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 20 km from Chelsea in a straight line — roughly 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Chelsea?

RAF Northolt (NHT) — 19 km, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 20 km and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 22 km.

How long does it take to get from Chelsea to London City Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.