London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport to Royal Hospital Chelsea
From the aircraft steps at London Stansted Airport to Royal Hospital Chelsea. Allow about an hour and 37 minutes from the handling building to the venue, via the A120, M11 and A12. By road, the closest National Rail station is Battersea Park (BAK), about 8 minutes' drive. The Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday. The Chelsea Flower Show takes place here, 18–22 May 2027. UK AIP lists customs H24, with notice by 21:00 local needed for movements between 23:00 and 07:00. Also from London Stansted Airport: Lingfield Park Racecourse, about an hour and 38 minutes.
How the day runs
By your landing time the car is at Harrods Aviation. A luxury people-carrier is ready, with room for the luggage. Expect the A120, M11 and A12 for most of the drive. At Royal Hospital Chelsea the car sets you down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Returning to London Stansted Airport takes about an hour and 35 minutes (41.2 miles); the chauffeur keeps an eye on the slot time.
- London Stansted Airport to Royal Hospital Chelsea1 hr 37 min, 42.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
By road, the closest National Rail station is Battersea Park (BAK), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.
Source: rhs.org.ukUK AIP lists customs H24, with notice by 21:00 local needed for movements between 23:00 and 07:00.
Source: aurora.nats.co.ukThe first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee.
Source: rhs.org.ukChildren under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted.
Source: rhs.org.ukOnly guide and assistance dogs are admitted.
Source: rhs.org.ukA stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show.
Source: rhs.org.ukBattersea Park shuttle buses run 7.15am-8.30pm Tuesday to Friday and until 6pm Saturday; cost is included in the parking ticket.
Source: rhs.org.uk
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Questions
How far is Royal Hospital Chelsea from London Stansted Airport?
About an hour and 37 minutes (42.3 miles) via the A120, M11 and A12 in clear traffic.
How long is the return to London Stansted Airport?
About an hour and 35 minutes, 41.2 miles.
Who handles the aircraft at London Stansted Airport?
Handling: Harrods Aviation; Universal Aviation; Inflite; XJET.
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