# STN — London Stansted Airport > Machine-readable reference for STN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/stn HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/stn Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/stn.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/STN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T23:00:18.497+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: London Stansted Airport - IATA: STN - ICAO: EGSS - City: London - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 64 km (40 mi) north-east of central London - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 28.5M - Hub for: Ryanair - Official website: https://www.stanstedairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome London Stansted Airport operates more like a low-cost-carrier factory than a traditional airport. Expect significant early-morning peak activity with long security queues and strict gate timings especially during Ryanair's departure waves. Navigating through the labyrinthine airside duty-free and retail areas can feel overwhelming, but knowing the rhythm of the airport can turn a chaotic airport experience into a more manageable one. At a glance Located 64 km (40 miles) north-east of central London, Stansted handles approximately 28.5 million passengers annually via its single terminal and runway. It's a major hub for budget airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2.com. With only one terminal, the airport can feel bustling, especially during peak times, contrasting a hub with multiple terminals. Terminals & layout The single terminal at Stansted is a sprawling complex designed to manage high volumes of passengers efficiently. Upon entering, you'll encounter check-in areas that transition into a security area known for its bottleneck during peak hours (04:30–08:00 can see waits of up to 90 minutes). Be prepared to trek through a dense commercial area before reaching the g… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (40) - **AN&** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/an - **Bar 10** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/bar-10 - **Bar Stansted** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/bar-stansted - **Benugo** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/benugo - **Bottega Prosecco Bar and Caffè** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/bottega-prosecco-bar-and-caffe - **Burger King** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/burger-king - **Burnells Bar** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/burnells-bar - **Burrito Cantina** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/burrito-cantina - **Caffè Nero** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/caffe-nero - **Caviar House & Prunier** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/caviar-house-prunier - **Comptoir Libanais** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/comptoir-libanais - **Coopers** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/coopers - **Costa Coffee** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Crepeaffaire** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/crepeaffaire - **Eat in** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/eat-in - **Friska** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/friska - **Giraffe Stop** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/giraffe-stop - **Halo Fizz Bar** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/halo-fizz-bar - **Harris + Hoole** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/harris-hoole - **Humble Pizza** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/humble-pizza - **itsu** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/itsu - **Jacks Bar** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/jacks-bar - **James Martin Kitchen** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/james-martin-kitchen - **JD Wetherspoon - The Windmill** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/jd-wetherspoon-the-windmill - **Joe & The Juice** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/joe-the-juice - **Krispy Kreme** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/krispy-kreme - **Leon** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/leon - **M&S Food to Go** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/m-s-food-to-go - **M&S Simply Food** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/m-s-simply-food - **Pret A Manger** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/pret-a-manger - **Prince of Wales** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/prince-of-wales - **Selecta** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/selecta - **Starbucks** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/starbucks - **Sunny Side Cafe** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/sunny-side-cafe - **Terracotta Italian Kitchen** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/terracotta-italian-kitchen - **The Cabin** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/the-cabin - **The Camden Bar & Kitchen** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/the-camden-bar-kitchen - **The Illustrious** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/the-illustrious - **The Perch** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/the-perch - **Tortilla** — , null},{ · , null},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/restaurants/tortilla ## Lounges (8) - **Crew Lounge** — access: Airline staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/crew-lounge - **Escape Lounge** — Main Departures · access: Paid entry + Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/escape-lounge - **Escape Lounge US Preclearance** — access: Paid entry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/escape-lounge-us-preclearance - **No1 Lounge** — access: Paid entry + lounge programs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/no1-lounge - **Premium Departures Area** — access: Fast track seating zone URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/premium-departures-area - **Private Jet Terminal Lounge** — access: General aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/private-jet-terminal-lounge - **Quiet Zone Seating** — access: Public, no services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/quiet-zone-seating - **Ryanair Lounge** — access: Airline, selected customers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/lounges/ryanair-lounge ## Shops (35) - **Accessorize** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/accessorize - **Boots** — Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/boots - **BOSS** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/boss - **Claire's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/claire-s - **Currency Exchange Travelex** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/currency-exchange-travelex - **discover London** — Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/discover-london - **Dixons Travel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/dixons-travel - **Excess Baggage** — Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/excess-baggage - **FatFace** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/fatface - **Glorious Britain** — Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/glorious-britain - **Hamleys** — Toys URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/hamleys - **Hugo Boss** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/hugo-boss - **InMotion** — Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/inmotion - **JD Sports** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/jd-sports - **Jo Malone London** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/jo-malone-london - **Lacoste** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/lacoste - **LEGO** — Toys URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/lego - **Luggage Point** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/luggage-point - **M&S Simply Food** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/m-s-simply-food - **MAC Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/mac-cosmetics - **MINISO** — Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/miniso - **Mulberry** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/mulberry - **Rituals** — Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/rituals - **Rolling Luggage** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/rolling-luggage - **Smiggle** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/smiggle - **Sunglasses Boutique** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/sunglasses-boutique - **Superdrug** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/superdrug - **Superdry** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/superdry - **Swarovski** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/swarovski - **The Bookshop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/the-bookshop - **The Perfume Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/the-perfume-shop - **Travelex** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/travelex - **WHSmith** — Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/whsmith - **World Duty Free** — Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/world-duty-free - **World Duty Free Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/shops/world-duty-free-express ## Parking (19) - **Coach Parking** — Bus and coach · : Coach Parking/day, : Coach Parking/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/coach-parking - **Electric Vehicle Charging** — EV bays · : Electric Vehicle Charging/day, : Electric Vehicle Charging/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/electric-vehicle-charging - **JetParks** — Remote · : JetParks/day, £68.99/hr · 10 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/jetparks - **Long Stay** — Long stay · : Long Stay Airport Parking/day, £71.99/hr · 7 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/long-stay - **Long Stay Airport Parking** — Long stay · £71.99/day, : Long Stay Airport Parking/hr · 15 minutes shuttle to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/long-stay-2 - **Meet & Greet** — Valet · : Meet & Greet Parking/day, £91/hr · 2-3 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/meet-and-greet - **Meet & Greet Parking** — Valet · £91.00/day, : Meet & Greet Parking/hr · 1-2 minute walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/meet-and-greet-2 - **Mid Stay** — Long stay · : Mid Stay Airport Parking/day, £76.99/hr · 7 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/mid-stay - **Mid Stay Airport Parking** — Remote · £76.99/day, : Mid Stay Airport Parking/hr · 7 minutes shuttle to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/mid-stay-2 - **Motorcycle Parking** — Two‑wheel · : Motorcycle Parking/day, : Motorcycle Parking/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/motorcycle-parking - **Short Stay** — Short stay · : Short Stay Airport Parking/day, £69.99/hr · 1-10 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay - **Short Stay Airport Parking** — Short stay · £69.99/day, : Short Stay Airport Parking/hr · 10-12 minute walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-2 - **Short Stay Blue** — Short stay · £59.99/day, : Short Stay Blue/hr · 10-12 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-blue - **Short Stay Green** — Short stay · £62.99/day, : Short Stay Green/hr · 5-8 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-green - **Short Stay Orange** — Short stay · £66.00/day, : Short Stay Orange/hr · 1-4 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-orange - **Short Stay Red** — Short stay · £67.00/day, : Short Stay Red/hr · 1-4 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-red - **Short Stay Yellow** — Short stay · £67.00/day, : Short Stay Yellow/hr · 1-4 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/short-stay-yellow - **Staff Car Park** — Staff only · : Staff Car Park/day, : Staff Car Park/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/staff-car-park - **Valet Parking** — Meet and greet · : Valet Parking/day, : Valet Parking/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (18) - **Airport Bus Express** — Coach · Advertised around 50–70 min Stansted–Stratford and 75–90 min to Liverpool Street · Online promos often around £10–£12 one-way · Typically every 30 min on main routes; reduced at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/airport-bus-express - **Arriva 133** — Bus · Journey times vary widely by origin; 30–70 min to nearby Essex towns is typical · Typical local bus fares reported around £3–£6 depending on distance and tickets · Roughly every 60 min on weekdays; reduced evenings and Sundays URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/arriva-133 - **Bolt** — Rideshare · Around 60–90 min to central London similar to other car options · User anecdotes suggest fares slightly under Uber for some trips, often £70–£130 to central London depending on surge · On-demand 24/7 in principle, but driver availability at Stansted can be patchier than Uber URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/bolt - **Bus and Coach Services** — Bus · Varies by route · Varies by route · Frequent services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/bus-coach - **First Essex X30** — Bus · About 1 hr Chelmsford–Stansted and up to ~2 hr Southend–Stansted in typical conditions · User reports suggest roughly £10–£15 for Southend–Stansted; cheaper for shorter hops · Roughly every 60 min during the day; less frequent very early/late URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/first-essex-x30 - **Free Drop Off** — Internal shuttle · Expect roughly 10–20 min each way including shuttle ride and waiting · Free for a limited time window (often around 1 hour) in designated car parks; charges apply if overstayed · Shuttles typically every 10–15 min during operating hours; less frequent late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/free-drop-off - **Greater Anglia stopping services** — Train · Around 50–60 min to Liverpool Street on typical stopping patterns · Often a few pounds cheaper than branded Stansted Express for comparable journeys; exact fare depends on ticket type · Roughly every 30 min on many patterns; less frequent late evenings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/greater-anglia-stopping-services - **Hotel Hoppa‑style shuttles** — Hotel shuttle · Typically 5–10 min between nearby hotels and the terminal · Commonly around £3–£5 per person each way based on hotel reviews · Often every 30–60 min; denser in early morning peaks, sparse late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/hotel-hoppa-style-shuttles - **National Express A6** — Coach · Advertised about 1 hr 30 min Stansted–Paddington; can be longer in heavy traffic · Advance fares frequently around £10–£15 one-way in user reports · Roughly every 30–60 min depending on time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/national-express-a6 - **National Express A8** — Coach · Roughly 1 hr 10–1 hr 30 min advertised; traffic can push it longer · Commonly around £10–£15 one-way in advance bookings · Roughly every 20–30 min in daytime; less frequent late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/national-express-a8 - **National Express A9** — Coach · Advertised about 1 hr 40 min Stansted–Victoria; often longer in rush hour · Around £10–£15 one-way when booked in advance, higher walk-up · Roughly every 30 min during main operating hours; thinner overnight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/national-express-a9 - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 30-60 min · Varies by distance · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/rideshare - **Stansted Express** — Train · 45 min · from £9.45 · every 15-30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/stansted-express - **Taxi Services** — Taxi · 30-60 min · Varies by distance · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/taxi - **Taxis** — Hackney carriage · About 60–90 min to central London in typical conditions · Many rank quotes in reviews fall in the £120–£160 range to central London · On-demand at the airport rank during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/taxis - **Terravision coach** — Coach · Roughly 1 hr 15–1 hr 30 min to Victoria/Liverpool Street depending on route and traffic · Commonly around £8–£11 one-way in online promos · Roughly every 30 min at busy times; less frequent off-peak and late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/terravision-coach - **Uber** — Rideshare · Around 60–90 min to central London in normal traffic · User quotes commonly range £80–£140 to central London depending on surge and time of day · On-demand 24/7 subject to driver availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/uber - **Uno 777** — Bus · Commonly 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 min Hatfield–Stansted, longer in traffic · Student reports show fares roughly £8–£12 one-way depending on stop and discount · Roughly every 60–120 min and focused on daytime; limited early/late runs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/stn/transport/uno-777 ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The far ends of piers offer quieter seating and are the only places to find peace in this bustling terminal. - _Time_: Arrive three hours prior if catching an early Ryanair flight to beat the 45 to 90-minute security queues. - _Avoid_: Don’t rely on satellite gate kiosks for meals—pick up food from main departures before heading out. - _Quiet_: The landside seating and café area after check-in but before security is a calmer place to regroup than the chaotic departures zone. - _Money_: Book long-stay parking in advance via comparison sites for significant savings over on-the-day rates. - _Time_: Allow for a lengthy 20-minute walk to reach gates beyond the 40s, adding time for the transit shuttle if necessary. - _Local_: Spotters enjoy views of low-cost carrier operations from windows at the outer satellite gates. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/STN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/stn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/stn/departures — HTML page with live departures