Stansted Airport

A major low-cost and European airport northeast of London, especially associated with budget carriers and short-haul routes.

Role

Stansted is one of London's main low-cost airports, dominated by European point-to-point flying but with selected longer routes. See Airlines and routes and History.

Location

In Essex, northeast of London.

Stansted Airport (STN), northeast of London in Essex.

Codes

IATA: STN
ICAO: EGSS

Ground transport

Stansted Express and frequent coaches link the airport with London. See Getting there for the best interchange by destination.

Terminal layout

Stansted uses one main passenger terminal, so there is less terminal-choice complexity than at Heathrow or Gatwick. The rail station and coach station are both integrated into the airport complex, which makes public-transport arrival comparatively straightforward.

Best for

Low-cost European flights
Northeast London, Essex, and Cambridge access
Budget-conscious travellers

Watch-outs

Farther from central London than the branding may suggest. Early or late flights may require careful planning around rail and coach schedules.