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Stansted

Stansted

London Stansted Airport is located 42 miles to the northeast of central London in the

Uttlesford district of Essex.


It has one passenger terminal, based near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, and

began life as an RAF base during the Second World War. Commercial operations began

in 1966, with holiday charter operators basing themselves there to escape higher costs

at Heathrow and Gatwick.


Popular with budget airlines, there are now 23 commercial operators offering flights to

and from London Stansted Airport - STN. Its three most popular destination are Dublin,

Edinburgh and Belfast International. With nearly 25 million passengers every year it's

now the UK's third most popular airport.


Stansted Airport Railway station, situated in the main terminal just below the concourse,

links the airport with central London. The service operates every fifteen minutes and takes

between 45 and 53 minutes. Services also run to Birmingham and Norwich.

Things to do

while you wait for your flight

Relax in the Airport lounge

The Escape Lounge is located in the main departure lounge. It's a family-friendly lounge that welcomes passengers from any airline flying any ticket class. They have a well-stocked complimentary bar with drinks such as wines, beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit juices. The Pre-book price is from £19.99 per person.

Shop

London Stansted offers a range of airport staples across the airport. You can shop from Duty-Free, pharmacies, and shops selling everything from tech gadgets, beauty brands, makeup, skincare, books, liquor, fragrances, and many more. Take some time to pick a souvenir or gifts for yourself and your loved ones.

Check out London City Center

You can do some sightseeing in London if you have some good layover time to explore, see a few places, and come back to the airport in time for your flight. Don't miss the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the National Portrait Gallery, or Old Spitalfields Market.

Facilities

at Stansted

  • Lounges Lounges
  • Airport WIFI Airport WIFI
  • ATMS & Cash Machines ATMS & Cash Machines
  • Baby Care Facilities Baby Care Facilities
  • Banking Services Banking Services
  • Currency Currency
  • Exchange Rate Exchange Rate
  • Duty Free Shopping Duty Free Shopping
  • Food & Drinks, Medical Services Food & Drinks, Medical Services
  • Showers Showers
  • Salon & Spa Salon & Spa
  • Luggage Trolleys Luggage Trolleys
  • Smoking Smoking
  • Mobile Charging Mobile Charging
  • Rest Zones Rest Zones
  • Prayer Areas Prayer Areas

Transportation

from Stansted

Passengers are conveyed between the main airport terminal and the departure/arrival gates located some distance from the main terminal by the Stansted Airport Track Transit System. The transit is provided free of charge and operates exclusively airside. It means it can only be accessed by passengers who have passed through airport security.


Getting from the airport to the City Centre:

Rail to City Centre
Name:
Stansted Express
Price:
GBP 9.45
Location:
Directly under the airport, a short walk from the terminal
Where to purchase:
Online, at the ticket machines or rail information desk
Time:
47 mins.
Taxi to City Centre
Name:
Stansted Airport Taxi
Price:
GBP 80-100
Location:
International arrival concourse
Where to purchase:
Book online or pay driver
Time:
70 mins.
Bus to City Centre
Name:
Stansted Airport bus / coach
Price:
GBP 8-12
Location:
Opposite the main terminal entrance
Where to purchase:
On Bus company website
Time:
60 - 90 mins.