Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Manchester and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAN to STN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAN and STN:
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
Shannon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)
At the moment, R 717 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,460. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to STN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Follow your own route with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and see more of London and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Stansted Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From London Stansted Airport, London is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to STN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.