Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area
Spending the night at the airport
The airport closes for a few hours during the night and there are not many comforts for layover passengers. In addition, it is small, very crowded and bright, so it is recommended to have a sleeping mask, headphones or earplugs. It is possible that some areas of the terminal will be closed at night and that you will be asked to move to the Arrivals area of the bus waiting lounge.
Where to rest: There are some seats inside the terminal, especially comfortable in the boarding hall, but they are not enough, and it is even prohibited to lay on some of them, so you will probably have to sleep on the floor. However, airport policies do not allow the use of sleeping bags or other similar equipment. In the International Departures area there is a VIP lounge with more amenities, but it closes at night. On the other hand, you can find a couple of hotels that are connected to the terminal.
Baggage: Luggage storage available from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm in the International Arrivals Hall.
Eating and drinking: There are no options open during the night at the moment.
Wi-Fi: Free for 4 hours.
Other services available around the clock: ATMs, chapels, baby changing facilities.
Booking accommodation
Nearby Hotels
The Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport and the Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport are connected to the terminal through covered walkways. Other alternatives, some of which operate shuttles for their guests, are:
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport (1.8 km/1.1 miles)
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport (1.8 km/1.1 miles)
Desalis Hotel London Stansted (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
Old Thatch Bambers Green (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
Stanwell Stansted Airport (2.3 km/1.4 miles)
