London-Stansted airport (STN)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

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London-Stansted airport (STN)

London Stansted Airport, opened on August 7, 1943, is one of the busiest in the United Kingdom and is mostly used for low-cost flights. It operates with domestic and international destinations within Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Official Website: stanstedairport.com

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 2:00 am to 0:00 am. A free train service connects the different areas of the terminal.

Annual passenger traffic: 10 million passengers went through it in 2021.

Tel: +44 808 169 7030. The information booth is located in the International Arrivals area.

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 Location

The airport is located in Essex, 48 km (30 miles) to the northeast of London.

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What services does London-Stansted airport (STN) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, currency exchange bureaus (4:15 am to 1:45 pm), mailboxes, internet kiosks and 4 hours of free Wi-Fi access. The United Business Centre is located in Endeavour House, a short distance away from the terminal, and has meeting rooms and secretarial services.

The Escape Lounge is located in the International Departures area and opens from 4:00 am to 5:00 pm; the maximum stay is 3 hours and it provides complimentary cold and hot buffet food, drinks, newspapers and magazines, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV (access with Priority Pass, DragonPass or Diners Club membership, through online booking or by paying at the door - £23.00).

Food and Drinks

- Throughout the terminal, you can find fast food outlets, restaurants, bars and cafés.

Shopping

- Duty-free shops in the Departures and Arrivals areas, in addition to stores selling cosmetics, electronics, apparel, accessories, souvenirs, toys, jewellery, books, newspapers, magazines.

Baggage

- Free trolleys in the terminal, car parks and the train and bus stations. Secure wrapping, luggage storage, porters and lost property office in the International Arrivals area, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (Tel +44 330 024 0099; e-mail: [email protected]; online form).

Other Services

- Chapels, baby care facilities, pharmacies, water fountains.

 

Car rental agencies

Car rental counters are located in a separate building, connected to the terminal through complimentary shuttles every 10 minutes.

Alamo/Enterprise/National (Tel +44 127 968 2955 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Avis/Budget (Tel +44 844 544 6027 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sundays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 3419 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Hertz/Firefly (Tel +44 843 309 3071 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
InterRent (Tel +44 127 966 1347)
Sixt (Tel +44 127 966 1919 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

 

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Parking services at London-Stansted airport (STN)

Inside the grounds, there are several short- and long-term areas, in addition to valet parking service next to the terminal. More information: Tel +44 808 168 6111. Rates and reservations

Short Stay - Spaces located next to the main building.
Mid Stay - Courtesy shuttle buses every 10 minutes. The first hour has no cost.
Long Stay - Car park connected to the terminal through free shuttles every 15 min.
JetParks - Economy lot with complimentary buses every 15 min., ideal for stays of 1 or 2 weeks (temporarily closed).

 

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include designated parking spaces, contrasting signage, reserved seating areas, adapted restrooms and telephones, accessible transportation systems, induction loops, access ramps, escalators and lifts. Inform your airline or travel agency about your particular needs at least 48 hours before your arrival. More information: Tel +44 844 335 1803.

 
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Latest updates: March 02, 2022