Stansted, the airport has one of London's newest terminal buildings, and is used by many budget airlines including Ryan Air.
There a lot of check-in desks, so if you are traveling from here, view the screens near the entrances to find your check-in desk.
Once checked in you have to go through security. We have been to this airport and there were very long queues to get through security. We have checked with other passengers and this appears to happen a lot. So we have to recommend that you check-in on time to allow the extra time that may be required to get through the security check.
There are plenty of cafe's and shops both in the main hall and after the security check.
To get to the gate you have to take a small train, and take it back again to the terminal when you land.
The airport has good motorway connections as well as a fairly large coach station, with express and slower connections to London and elsewhere. There is also a train station. For detailed information please visit the airports website Access to the terminal from the coach station is through a tunnel and up escalators, there is also a lift.
Car Parking is available, long-term, medium term and short term. The Hilton hotel also has car parking for guests and a courtesy bus.
The main Airport Number is 0844 335 1803 For individual airlines see the Airline Contacts section of the airports website
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Waltham Road Close Stansted Airport Stansted CM24 1PP MAP Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal. Guests can enjoy stylish, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped gym. More Information and Book ... |
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Round Coppice Road London Stansted Airport Stansted CM24 1SF MAP With a luxury leisure centre and stylish bar, the 4-star Hilton Hotel has an airport shuttle and modern bedrooms. The hotel is just a 6-minute bus ride from Stansted Airport terminal building. More Information and Book ... |
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Thremhall Avenue London Stansted Airport Stansted CM24 1PY MAP Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers free breakfasts from 04:00, and a restaurant dinner menu. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away. More Information and Book ... |
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Hall Road Gaunts End Stansted CM22 6DR MAP With free parking and an elegant interior, this hotel is situated less than a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport Terminal. Each room has a private bathroom and a TV and DVD. More Information and Book ... |
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Bambers Green Stansted CM22 6PE MAP Just 2 miles from Stansted Airport, this 17th-century thatched cottage is in the scenic village of Bambers Green. The Willows Guest House offers free airport shuttles and free parking during your stay. More Information and Book ... |
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1 Mill Close Elsenham near Stansted CM22 6EG MAP Less than a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport, the Avalon hotel offers transfers to and from the airport and Elsenham Rail Station, see Important Information for details. Free Wi-Fi is also available. More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Stansted To Visit - straight line distance:
Bishops Stortford (4.00 miles) Great Dunmow (4.95 miles) Saffron Walden (9.59 miles) Harlow (9.83 miles)
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