By Adam Shergold for MailOnline
Published: 15:29 BST, 27 May 2019 | Updated: 16:10 BST, 27 May 2019
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Chelsea are on their way to Baku for Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final showdown with London rivals Arsenal.
Having trained one final time at their Cobham base on Monday, the Blues boarded their team coach and headed to the airport for the five-and-a-half hour flight to the capital of Azerbaijan.
Both teams are entering their final preparations ahead of Wednesday night's final at the Olympic Stadium, though Arsenal have already been out in Baku for two days to acclimatise.
A smiling Jorginho boards the coach for the airport as Chelsea depart for Baku on Monday
Willian prepares to board the team bus at Cobham as Chelsea jet off to Azerbaijan
Cesar Azpilicueta was in high spirits as Chelsea prepare for their 5.5 hour flight to Baku
David Luiz waves to the cameras as he steps onto the team bus to the airport on Monday
Mateo Kovacic boards the coach after one final training session at Cobham on Monday
Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gets ready for the long journey to Baku for the final
Azerbaijan is three hours ahead of London time, meaning the final will not kick-off until 11pm local time,
