Airport
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport is a major gateway to London and the East of England, serving low-cost and full-service routes across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Compare transfer options to central London, Cambridge, Bishops Stortford and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport is one of the main international airports serving London and the wider East of England region. Opened in its current form in 1991, it has grown into a major base for low-cost and leisure airlines connecting the UK with destinations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Located near Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex, approximately 48 km northeast of central London, the airport is built around a single passenger terminal linked to three satellite gate buildings. This layout keeps check-in, security, arrivals and departures within one clear passenger flow.
The airport is connected to London by the Stansted Express rail service, which reaches Liverpool Street in around 50 minutes, as well as by coaches, buses, taxis, private transfers and road links including the M11. Direct rail services also connect Stansted with Cambridge and other regional destinations.
With shops, restaurants, lounges, free Wi-Fi and onward travel options, Stansted functions as a practical gateway for visitors arriving in London and the East of England.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
London Stansted Airport operates a single passenger terminal connected to three satellite gate buildings. The main terminal handles check-in, security, departures and arrivals, with Satellite 1 and Satellite 3 used mainly by international passengers and Satellite 2 used for both international and domestic flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from London Stansted Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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