As London’s third-busiest airport, after Heathrow and Gatwick, London Stansted sees up to 24 million passengers pass through its terminals each year. As well as being a major base for low-cost carrier Ryanair, Stansted serves over 170 destinations all around Europe, as well as select destinations in North Africa, Central America, and the United States.
Stansted has bus and rail connections to Central London, but a range of shared and private arrival and departure transfers are also available, offering door-to-door service and luggage assistance. Private transfers also connect Stansted Airport to the Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton airports and help save you the hassle of navigating sometimes confusing public transportation in and around London.
London Stansted offers hotels, short- and long-stay parking lots, car hire services, currency exchanges, a prayer room, and a luxury departures lounge.
You can also find a variety of duty-free shops (once past security), bars, and restaurants at Stansted.
Free Wi-Fi is available for airport users; you may need to provide your email address to gain access.
Stansted is fully wheelchair accessible.
London Stansted Airport is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of London along the M11 motorway. Regular Stansted Express trains connect the airport to Liverpool Street Station in East London, a journey of about 45 minutes. National Express coach services run to the airport from London Victoria Coach Station and other Central London stations. Alternatively, private transfers connect Stansted with various points across London.
