Introduction and HistoryLondon Stansted is is located in north London, It facilitates over 40 airlines and serves over 16 million passengers per annum to over 100 destinations.
It is the fourth busiest UK airportand one of the fastest growing in Europe.
It primarily supports to low costs carriers.
In 1942 the concrete runway built by the United States Army to use as a bomber base for WW2.
The base housed hundreds of aircraft and assisted in the Normandy landings.
By post war 1947 ownership had moved to the Air Ministry.
In 1966, British Airports Authority (BAA) took over the management of Stansted airport.
By 1972 an extension of the existing terminal building was complete.
In 1984, reports proposed further airport expansion to cope with ever increasing demand for flights from holiday makers.
In the Queen opened the new four hundred million pound terminal extension.
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.
Shops: Shops at Stansted include:- Accessorize, Ted Baker, Tie Rack, Watch Station, WH Smith, HMV, Impulse, Knickerbox, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon, Nike, Past Times, Pen Shop, Pontis, Quicksilver, Rolling Luggage, Sock Shop, Sunglass Hut, Hamleys, Hargreaves Sports, HMV, Impulse, Knickerbox, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon, Nike, Past Times, Pen Shop, Pontis, Quicksilver, Rolling Luggage, Sock Shop, Sunglass Hut, Ted Baker, Tie Rack, Watch Station, WHSmith.
Currency Exchange: There is a TTT Moneycorp collection point and a Travelex exchange at the airport.
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Stansted Airport
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Address: Stansted Airport,
Round Coppice Road,
Stansted,
Essex,
CM24 1SF
Stansted Express
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Destinations
- Alicante
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Belfast
- Bergamo
- Berlin
- Biarritz
- Bilbao
- Blackpool
- Bodrum
- Bologna
- Brussels
- Budapest
- Cologne
- Copenhagen
- Corfu
- Cork
- Dalaman
- Derry
- Dublin
- Edinburgh
- Faro
- Frankfurt
- Fuerteventura
- Gerona
- Glasgow
- Hamburg
- Ibiza
- Kos
- Las Palmas
- Lyon
- Malaga
- Manchester
- Milan
- Newcastle
- Nice
- Paphos
- Prague
- Rhodes
- Rome
- Stockholm
- Tenerife
- Vancouver
- Zakynthos
Directions
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.
Getting there by Taxi
Taxis can be booked by phoning or visiting the
Airport Carz desk which is situated in the international
arrivals concourse. Taxis can also be booked using one of the courtesy phones which can be found in the baggage reclaim halls. Contact
Airport Carz .
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
Arrival bus journeys can be found on their website.
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 .
Stansted Lounges
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Facilities
Services
- Left Baggage Facility - next to the Monsoon outlet.
- Chapel - Next to the UK arrivals area.
- Internet access - Before security can be found in check-in zone A.
- Airport Information - This is located on the international arrivals 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 arrivals lounge.
- Bureaux de Change - These can be found in: departures concourse, international arrivals concourse, common departure lounge and the international baggage reclaim hall.
- Car Hire - The car hire desk is located between the departures and international arrivals lounges. It is open from 0600-2300.
- Executive Lounge - open from 06:00-21:00 every day.
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
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
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
- 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
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Parking
There are several airport parking options to choose from at
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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.
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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.
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Security: The car park has CCTV, infra-red detection and security lighting.
Information
Airport Name Stansted AirportAirport Code STN
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.
We hope we have gathered as much useful information as possible about Stansted airport but are always open to suggestions and recommendations, so if you have any additional information that you think should be displayed on this guide or any corrections or suggestions.
Distance to the airport: Conveniently located just off the M11, transfer from this car park take only 5 minutes to the airport Terminal.
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
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Destinations
