London · United Kingdom
Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport is located approximately 42 miles (68 km) northeast of central London in Essex. It features a single large passenger terminal design connected to satellite buildings via an automated transit system and walkways. The airport primarily functions as a major hub for European low-cost carriers, point-to-point international flights, and charter operations.
Terminaux
- Main Passenger Terminal
- Handles all commercial passenger check-in, departures, and arrivals, linked to satellite gate corridors.
Arrivée
Upon arrival, passengers disembark into satellite corridors and make their way to the central terminal building for UK border inspection, baggage collection, and customs clearing.
- Disembark the aircraft and follow signs along the walkway or board the automated track transit to the main terminal building.
- Proceed to UK Border Control; eligible passport holders (UK, EU, US, CA, AU, NZ, JP, etc.) may use automated eGates.
- Descend to the baggage reclaim area on the ground floor and check monitor displays for your assigned baggage carousel.
- Pass through the appropriate Customs channel: Green for nothing to declare, Red for goods over duty-free allowance, or Blue if arriving from domestic ports.
- Exit into the main arrivals hall where ground transport options, car rentals, and information desks are located.
Se rendre en ville
Train
Rail (Stansted Express)
Direct train connection running from the station located directly underneath the terminal building to London Liverpool Street station.
- Durée:
- roughly 45-50 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically £15-£25 one-way
Train
Coach / Bus (National Express)
Frequent coach services running to key London destinations including Stratford, Liverpool Street, and Victoria Coach Station.
- Durée:
- roughly 60-90 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically £10-£17 one-way
Taxi
Taxi / Private Hire
Pre-booked private hire vehicles or official airport taxis available outside the main arrivals area; rates vary with traffic.
- Durée:
- roughly 60-90 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically £70-£120+
Location de voiture
Car Rental
Car rental centre accessible via short, frequent shuttle buses running from the terminal concourse.
- Durée:
- varies by destination
- Coût indicatif:
- varies by provider and vehicle type
Correspondances & transferts
Stansted mainly operates point-to-point routes, so transfer passengers usually need to clear UK border procedures landside before re-entering departures.
- Follow arrival procedures to clear UK Border Control and retrieve any checked luggage.
- Take the lift or escalator up to the main departure concourse.
- Check in for your onward flight at the relevant airline desk and pass through standard security screening.
- Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights for self-transfer and security procedures.
Wi-Fi & connectivité
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across all public areas of the passenger terminal.
- Select the network named '_Stansted Airport' on your mobile device.
- Follow the browser prompt to complete a brief registration process.
- Free access is provided for a standard multi-hour session length.
- High-speed options are available for premium network services if needed.
Argent, cartes & pourboires
Full banking and currency services operate landside and airside within the terminal.
- The local currency is the British Pound Sterling (GBP; £).
- Contactless card payment is widely accepted across all transport options, shops, and dining outlets.
- ATMs accepting major international debit and credit cards are situated throughout the terminal building.
- Currency exchange counters (Travelex) are available pre- and post-security.
Restauration
A broad choice of eateries, coffee shops, and express bars are distributed across departures and arrivals.
- Landside options in the main check-in concourse offer quick food, coffee, and grab-and-go snacks.
- The primary airside departures lounge hosts larger sit-down restaurants, family eateries, and pubs.
- Free water refilling points are located near major restroom blocks in the departures lounge.
Salons & repos
Paid passenger lounges offer comfortable seating, refreshments, and business workspace airside.
- The Escape Lounge is situated in the main departures airside concourse after security.
- Access can be booked online prior to travel or paid at the entrance subject to availability.
- Services include complimentary hot and cold refreshments, drinks, Wi-Fi, and flight status displays.
Hôtels d'aéroport
Several major hotels sit directly adjacent to the terminal or within short shuttle distance.
- The Radisson Blu Hotel connects directly to the terminal building via a covered walkway.
- Hampton by Hilton is situated within a short walking distance of the main terminal concourse.
- Additional local airport hotels run dedicated paid or complimentary shuttle services to and from the terminal.
Bagages & douane
Baggage facilities include left-luggage storage, lost property management, and luggage wrapping.
- Left-luggage and luggage wrapping options operate landside in the main airport concourse.
- Luggage trolleys are located around the baggage claim hall and vehicle drop-off zones.
- Items lost within the terminal building are handled by the airport's central lost property office.
Famille & accessibilité
The terminal provides basic family amenities, changing spaces, and pushchair accessibility.
- Dedicated baby-changing rooms are attached to main toilet blocks throughout the terminal.
- Pushchairs can generally be used up to the aircraft door; collected at baggage claim on arrival.
- High chairs and child-friendly options are provided by most airside food outlets.
Installations
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs & Cash Machines
- Currency Exchange
- Left Luggage Desk
- Prayer Room
- Car Rental Village
- Accessible Restrooms
Urgence & sécurité
Numéro d'urgence local: Dial 999 or 112 for national emergency services; report to airport staff.
- In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or 112, or notify any member of airport security or staff.
- First aid support is available 24 hours a day across the main terminal building.
- For urgent, non-emergency medical concerns in the UK, call 111 for NHS assistance.
Avant de partir
- Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
- Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
- Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
- Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
- Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
- Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
- Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
- Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.
Sources officielles
Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.
- London Stansted Airport Official SiteSource aéroportuaire officielle
- UK Government - Entering the UK / Border ControlSource gouvernementale
- Stansted Express Official SiteSource de transport officielle
- National Express Official SiteSource de transport officielle
- NHS UK Health ServicesSource gouvernementale
Guide mis à jour le 5 octobre 2026
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