Stansted airport is located close to Stevenage and Chelmsford, approximately 40 miles north-east of the central London. Stansted Airport was first developed in 1942 as a USAAF bomber base during the war. It has continued to develop since then as one of Londons main airports and is now the city's fourth major airport, home of the British budget airline and sees 19 million passengers through its doors each year.
For a more detailed list of destinations, check the official Stansted website.
How to reach-Car:
Getting there by Car
Stansted airport is situated around 40 miles north-east of the city of London, close to Stevenage and Chelmsford. From the City take the A11 and then the M11 to Junction 8 from where the airport is clearly signposted.
How to reach-Taxi:
Getting there by Taxi
Taxis can be booked by phoning or visiting the Airport Carz desk which is situated in the international arriva ls concourse. Taxis can also be booked using one of the courtesy phones which can be found in the baggage reclaim halls. Contact Airport Carz .
How to reach-Bus:
Getting there by Bus / Coach
National Express operates long distance coach services connecting a number of major cities with Stansted Airport . The coaches can be caught from the Stansted coach station, which is located on the forecourt of the terminal building. Long distance coach journeys into Stansted Airport should be booked in advance. Contact National Express .
There are several bus services operating from Stansted airport coach station. A Terravision shuttle (hourly during the day) runs between Stansted and London Victoria. More local journeys can be made using the Arriva services. More details of the Arriva bus journeys can be found on their website.
How to reach-Train:
Getting there by Train
Stansted has its own station which is located underneath the terminal building. This station is served by the Stansted Express . The Stansted Express runs every fifteen minutes to half an hour, depending on the time of day.
As well as the Stansted Express service, Stansted airport is served by a regular stopping service which runs into Liverpool St station, and services to the midlands (which are, in turn, gateways to the North of England and various other airports). Details on these services can be obtained from National Rail .
Facilities:
Eating
O'neills
Café Alba
Costa
Lovejuice
Pret a Mange
Volare
Whistlestop
Cafe Uno Presto
Caviar House
Est Est Est
Garfunkles
Pret a Mange
Franklins of Boston
Starbucks
Wheelers Seafood
Metro Cafe Bar
JD Wetherspoon
Pontis
Services:
Services
Left Baggage Facility - next to the Monsoon outlet.
Chapel - Next to the UK arriva ls area.
Internet access - Before security can be found in check-in zone A.
Airport Information - This is located on the international arriva ls concourse and is open from 0530-0130 daily.
Lost Property - If claiming lost property within 24 hours, go to the OCS desk which is located next to Monsoon. After this period, go to the OCS office in the short-stay car park next to the airport terminal.
Conference rooms - Stansted has several conference facilities which can be found in Enterprise house, next to the airport.
Cash dispensers - There are several cash points distributed through the airport, accepting all major cards.
Taxis - The Airport Carz taxi service desk can be found next to the arriva ls lounge.
Bureaux de Change - These can be found in: departures concourse, international arriva ls concourse, common departure lounge and the international baggage reclaim hall.
Car Hire - The car hire desk is located between the departures and international arriva ls lounges. It is open from 0600-2300.
Executive Lounge - open from 06:00-21:00 every day.
Hotels
There are several Stansted airport hotels to choose from, both on airport and close by. Choose from the following:
Angel and Harp Hotel
Bushel and Sack
Down Hall Country House
Ford Manor
Harlow Moat House
Hilton London (On-Airport)
Little Hallingbury Mill
Radisson SAS Hotel (On-Airport)
Saracen's Head Hotel
Stansted Airport Motel
Stansteed Manor Hotel
The Yew Tree Inn
Shopping:
Shopping
Before Security
Accessorize - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
The Body Shop - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Boots - Open: 24 hours
Books etc - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Claire's - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Clarks - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Coral - Open: 08:00 - 21:00
Cotton Traders - Open: 06:00 - 21:00
Hargreaves Sports - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Impulse - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Knickerbox - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Past Times - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Sock Shop - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
Tie Rack - Open: 04:30 - 21:00
WH Smith - Open: 24 hours
After Security
Disabled:
Disabled
There are reserved seating areas throughout Stansted airport , where special needs passengers are given priority.
Induction loops (devices that amplify airport announcements for passengers with hearing problems) , space for wheelchairs and armrests are available in these areas.
For the visually impaired, directions are clearly labelled in black on yellow.
For those with hearing problems, phones are fitted with induction couplers There are also text phones and a number of staff members are trained in the use of sign language.
Both long- and short-stay car parks have a number of disabled parking spaces.
Children:
Children
There are unisex toilets on the main concourse and in the departures lounge. These toilets are suitable for parents travelling with children. There are also toilets with baby-care and nappy-changing facilities.
Stansted has its own amusement arcade.
Facts & Figures:
Interesting facts
UK's fourth busiest airport
Number of ...
Passengers, year 19 million
Runways 1 main runway
Airlines 20
Destinations 114 destinations
Terminals 1
History:
History
Stansted Airport History
History
Stansted airport started life in 1942 as a USAAF bomber base during world war two.
During the package holiday explosion in the 60s, Stansted grew to become known as London's third major airport.
The airport's future became uncertain shortly after this, as the huge number of complaints and protestations about the possible development of the airport led to plans for its growth being scrapped by the government. This changed when a world oil crisis occurred and other airport options became too expensive.
The increasing demand amongst the holidaymaking British public led to a turnaround in government policy and the development was given the go-ahead.
This growth led to it being bought out by the British Airports Authority, who developed the terminal in 1969 and extended it in 1972.
In 1984 Stansted airport gained approval for expansion to accommodate a larger number of passengers, and then in 1986, work began on the main terminal that stands today.
This new terminal was opened in 1991, and Stansted won awards for the building.
Since then, Stansted has gone from strength to strength, and is now known as the UK's fourth major airport, and the British home of the budget airline. Its 20 airlines serve 114 destinations, with 19 million passengers every year passing through its doors.
Information:
Hotels
There are several Stansted airport hotels to choose from, both on airport and close by. Choose from the following:
Angel and Harp Hotel
Bushel and Sack
Down Hall Country House
Ford Manor
Harlow Moat House
Hilton London (On-Airport)
Little Hallingbury Mill
Radisson SAS Hotel (On-Airport)
Saracen's Head Hotel
Stansted Airport Motel
Stansteed Manor Hotel
The Yew Tree Inn
Parking:
Stansted Airport Guide
Stansted Airport Parking Guide
Parking
There are several airport parking options to choose from at Stansted airport . Choose from either:
Broxted Airprark (min stay 3 days)
Broxted Airpark Meet and Greet (min stay 3 days)
BSFC (Bishops Storford Football Club) (min stay 4 days)
BSFC (Bishops Storford Football Club) Meet and Greet (no min stay)
E-Parking Mid Stay (min stay 3 days)
Pink Elephant Parking (min stay 8 days)
Stansted Easy Parking Meet and Greet (min stay 3 days)
Short Stay
Short stay parking is ideal when dropping off or picking up passengers. The short stay parking is free for up to fifteen minutes.
Prces start at £2.60 for fifteen minutes to 1 hour.
Mid Stay
The mid stay car parks are located approximately five minutes on the courtesy shuttle bus.
£12.50 for 1 days parking.
Visitors can just turn up on the day however, it is advisable to book in advance to ensure a parking space.
book now for information and booking.
Long Stay
Long stay parking is ideal for holiday parking. A courtesy shuttle bus runs every 8 minutes between the terminal and the car parks during peak times and every 20 minutes in off-peak times. It is highly reccommended that you book long stay parking in advance.
book now for information and booking.
Valet Parking
If you do not wish to catch a transfer from the car parks to the terminal you may wish to choose Meet and Greet Valet Parking Service.
The valet parking service involves chauffeur meeting you at a pre-arranged time at your departure terminal and parking your car for you in a secure compound. When you return your car will be delivered to you at the terminal.
Destinations
