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Distance to London48.6km
Distance to Cambridge36.6km
Most popular destinationJohannesburg

About London Stansted Airport

  • London Stansted Airport is a main airport for London and is located in England.

  • The airport is also used by passengers coming from or visiting nearby Reading and Luton, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Here's a rundown of the busiest airlines at London Stansted Airport:

  • Setting off from London and not sure where to head? Flights from London Stansted Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Dublin

    • Amsterdam

    • Barcelona

    • Milan

    • New York

  • April, May, and September are the busiest months at London Stansted Airport. Spring warmth draws leisure travellers across Europe in April and May, while September benefits from a final push of summer holidays and strong inbound tourism before autumn sets in.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at London Stansted Airport. Post-holiday demand drops sharply in January, and the colder, wetter winter months typically see lighter passenger volumes across both leisure and short-break routes through to early spring.

How to get from London Stansted Airport to London

  • The Stansted Express is one way to travel to the city centre once you've left London Stansted Airport arrivals. Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes to get to Liverpool Street, a major stop on the line.

  • Bus connections run between the airport and central London. You can get to Victoria Coach Station in about 1 hour 30 minutes by taking the National Express.

  • Get dropped off exactly where you want to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Bolt.

  • There are plenty of taxi options in London, including 24x7 Stansted, Airport Pickups London and Addison Lee.

  • If you book a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from London Stansted Airport into London typically takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions.

  • The Stansted Express train runs directly from the airport to London Liverpool Street station, making it the most popular choice for getting into the city. Taxis and rideshare services are also available if you prefer a door-to-door option, and National Express coach services connect the airport to Central London and destinations beyond.

How to get to London Stansted Airport from London

  • Take the Stansted Express from central London to make your London Stansted Airport departure. Plan for a journey time of around 50 minutes from a hub like Liverpool Street.

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, catch the National Express. Hop on at Victoria Coach Station and it'll take roughly 1 hours 30 minutes to reach the airport.

  • If you're driving from central London or being dropped off by a friend, it should take 1 hours 15 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • The most popular way to reach London Stansted Airport from across the UK is by train, with the Stansted Express running direct services from London Liverpool Street. Taxis, private hire cars, and National Express coach services are also widely used options for reaching the airport.

London Stansted Airport facilities

  • London Stansted Airport runs from one terminal.

  • If your stomach is rumbling before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • You can work in a quick shop stop before your flight. Hit up the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, souvenirs and gifts, and electronics for any last-minute essentials.

  • Looking for a more comfortable travel experience? Airport lounges give you somewhere to have a meal, get some work done, or kick back before your flight. Membership lounges and Paid lounges are some of the main types available at London Stansted Airport.

  • Parking at London Stansted Airport is set up for everything from quick drop-offs to extended stays. Here's what you can expect:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near London Stansted Airport

  • Catching a late flight to London Stansted Airport or have an early start? Novotel London Stansted Airport is a good choice when you need rest close by. It features hair dryers, wheelchair access, and a telephone and is around 2 kilometres away.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport is another option nearby. Room service, a business centre, and a shower are among its amenities.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Premier Inn London Stansted Airport. From the airport, it's about 2 kilometres away and offers a restaurant, parking, a bar, and more.

Car rental options near London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport FAQs

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both London Stansted Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, easyJet operates to and from both London Stansted Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, British Airways operates to and from both London Stansted Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Green Motion, Drivalia, U-Save, Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise, Keddy By Europcar, Sixt and Budget pick-up points in or near to London Stansted Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear London Stansted Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to London Stansted Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to London Stansted Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate London Stansted Airport’s departure lounge.

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport is the highest-rated hotel near London Stansted Airport, just 1.7km away. Other great hotels nearby include The Gem Stansted (3.6km from the airport), and Novotel London Stansted Airport (1.6km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at London Stansted Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at London Stansted Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside London Stansted Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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