London Stansted Airport Guide
"Welcome to London Stansted airport. Our commitment is to you – the customer and friendly service is our passion. We are working together to make it easy at every step of your journey through Stansted Airport. It’s our job to help you reach your destination on time. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact one of our fantastic ground crew. Enjoy your journey with us!" (Wendy, Airport Manager)
Departing from London Stansted Airport
1. Check-in online
- Whether you are travelling with cabin bag only or hold luggage, please check in online.
- You can check in online and print your boarding pass from 30 days and up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight.
2. Bag Drop
- Stansted has one terminal building.
- Our Bag Drop is located in Zone A.
3. Departures
- Stansted Airport has 2 departure satellites off the main departure lounge that service easyJet flights.
Arriving at London Stansted Airport
- Arrivals from the UK are not required to go through passport control. All international easyJet arrivals can proceed straight to immigration and then onto the baggage arrivals hall and then customs.
- Some departure gates at Stansted require you to take a transit train to them.
- Some departure gates as Stansted you can walk to however this can take up to 15 minutes.
- There is a good selection of shops for International passengers.
- The main shopping area is after you clear security at Stansted Airport.
- Please allow extra time at busy periods of the day to be processed through security and then make your way to the gate as this can be a lengthy walk.
For more detailed information on on the airport view terminal guide.
The main access road into the airport can at busy times of the year become congested, please ensure that if travelling to the airport by car you allow plenty of time.
By Car
Find a great deal on car rental from the airport with our car rental partner.
With Europcar’s Airport Connect service you can even collect, or return a rental car near your home.
Parking
Find a great deal on parking at the airport.
By taxi
Pre book your door-to-door airport transfers with our transfer partner Holiday Taxis.
Airport hotels
Take a look at our selection of comfortable and convenient airport hotels.
More Information
Find out more information on travelling to and from the airport including details on local bus and train services.
Check-in online
Remember to check in online and print your boarding pass for your flight. The service is free and is available from 30 days and up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight.
Cabin bags only?
If you only have cabin bags you can head straight to the departure gate. Remember to check in online 30 days and up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure and to print your boarding pass ready for your flight.
Hold luggage
If you have hold luggage, check in online and print your boarding pass, then once at the airport, take your bags to one of the easyJet 'Bag drop' desks located in the departure hall.
Need a hand?
If you have any specific needs or access requirements during your trip, please let us know online or by calling 0843 224 4165, no later than 48 hours before your scheduled departure time.
On time
We recommend arriving at the airport with plenty of time before you depart so you can get through security and find your boarding gate.