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.
Terminais
- Main Passenger Terminal
- Handles all commercial passenger check-in, departures, and arrivals, linked to satellite gate corridors.
Chegada
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.
Transporte para a cidade
Trem
Rail (Stansted Express)
Direct train connection running from the station located directly underneath the terminal building to London Liverpool Street station.
- Tempo:
- roughly 45-50 minutes
- Custo médio:
- typically £15-£25 one-way
Trem
Coach / Bus (National Express)
Frequent coach services running to key London destinations including Stratford, Liverpool Street, and Victoria Coach Station.
- Tempo:
- roughly 60-90 minutes
- Custo médio:
- typically £10-£17 one-way
Táxi
Taxi / Private Hire
Pre-booked private hire vehicles or official airport taxis available outside the main arrivals area; rates vary with traffic.
- Tempo:
- roughly 60-90 minutes
- Custo médio:
- typically £70-£120+
Aluguel de carro
Car Rental
Car rental centre accessible via short, frequent shuttle buses running from the terminal concourse.
- Tempo:
- varies by destination
- Custo médio:
- varies by provider and vehicle type
Conexões e transferências
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 e conectividade
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.
Dinheiro, cartões e gorjetas
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.
Comida e bebida
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.
Lounges e descanso
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.
Hotéis no aeroporto
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.
Bagagem e alfândega
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.
Família e acessibilidade
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.
Instalações
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs & Cash Machines
- Currency Exchange
- Left Luggage Desk
- Prayer Room
- Car Rental Village
- Accessible Restrooms
Emergência e segurança
Número de emergência 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.
Antes de sair de casa
- Verifique a validade do seu passaporte e qualquer visto, ETA ou declaração de entrada necessária.
- Confirme seu terminal de partida no seu cartão de embarque no dia anterior.
- Ative um eSIM de viagem para estar online no momento em que pousar.
- Baixe mapas offline e tire um print do endereço do seu hotel e da referência de reserva.
- Avise seu banco que você vai viajar e leve um cartão de pagamento reserva.
- Salve o número de emergência local e o contato da sua embaixada no seu telefone.
- Fotografe seu passaporte e guarde a cópia em um lugar acessível offline.
- Verifique a franquia de bagagem e quaisquer itens restritos para o seu destino.
Fontes oficiais
As operações do aeroporto mudam. Sempre confirme terminais, tarifas e horários com as fontes oficiais abaixo antes de viajar.
- London Stansted Airport Official SiteFonte oficial do aeroporto
- UK Government - Entering the UK / Border ControlFonte governamental
- Stansted Express Official SiteFonte oficial de transporte
- National Express Official SiteFonte oficial de transporte
- NHS UK Health ServicesFonte governamental
Guia revisado pela última vez em 5 de outubro de 2026
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Pouse conectado
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