How to find cheap flights to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to London Stansted Airport is R 6,052. A return plane ticket to STN right now is R 10,504.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to STN rises or falls.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to London, where London Stansted Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to London. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to London, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to London Stansted Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to London
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to London in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to STN that suits your budget and itinerary.
August is the most popular month for flights to STN. It's an ideal time to explore London in full swing.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to London are often less expensive.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF), July is when London is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
Want to avoid grey skies? September is the driest month in London, averaging five days of rain.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to London Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to London Stansted Airport, these top airlines make reaching London a breeze:
If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your STN plane ticket with Royal Jordanian. Up to 81% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
When you hop off the plane at STN, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near London Stansted Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to STN:
London Stansted Airport is known for its punctual performance, with up to 80% of outbound flights landing when they should. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
London Stansted Airport is located in London, England, the United Kingdom.
Getting to central London from London Stansted Airport (STN)
Central London is about 56 kilometres from STN.
Once you've touched down from your flight to STN, expect a drive to the centre of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 45 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in London:
London highlights
These leading attractions should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to London:
The British Museum: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres west of the city centre in Bloomsbury.
Buckingham Palace Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring London. This park is roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre in Westminster.
Big Ben: Looking for more reasons to visit London? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Westminster.
How to get to Reading from London Stansted Airport (STN)
The nearby city of Reading is about 137 kilometres from STN. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Reading in roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luton
If Luton is where you're off to, public transport will take around 2 hours from London Stansted Airport. This city is about 48 kilometres from STN.
The drive time to Luton is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's loads more to see and do in the United Kingdom, starting with Manchester. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are must-visits in this city, which is about 241 kilometres northwest of London. Manchester Airport (MAN) is the most convenient airport for Manchester.
Another city in the United Kingdom that has plenty going for it is Birmingham. From London, it's roughly 161 kilometres northwest and offers top sights like Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Swing by Bournville Experience too. Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the main arrival point for this city.
About 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol makes for a memorable detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Floating Harbour. Flying into Bristol Airport (BRS) is the most convenient way to get here.
