Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Bastia - Corsica is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your STN to BIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and BIA:
Bordeaux Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Nuremberg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight is R 1,703. A return ticket right now is R 3,514. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STN to BIA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of the departures from Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive on time at their destination.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
If you're coming in on a late Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BIA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and discover more of Bastia - Corsica and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bastia Poretta Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
From Bastia Poretta Airport, Bastia - Corsica is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bastia - Corsica in February.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport for July if you want to visit Bastia - Corsica during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to BIA in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bastia - Corsica has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres west of Bastia - Corsica, a visit to Marseille will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bastia - Corsica, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum.