Stansted Airport Terminal Information
Terminal Maps
Stansted used to be a roman burial site more than 2000 years. The main terminal at Stansted started life as a USAAF bomber base in 1942, and was turned into a brand new passenger airport in 1986.
41 airlines now operate from Stansted's main terminal.
International Arrivals into Stansted will arrive at the International Arrivals Concourse. You can check arrival times here
For both domestic and international departures, it is recommended that you arrive to check-in two hours before your plane is due to depart. For international flights it is emphasised that two hours should be the bare minimum. You can check departure times on our live departures page of Stansted Airport Guide.
Facilities at this terminal include a chapel, which is situated next to the UK arrivals area; conference rooms and points for internet access.
There is an airport information desk situated next to the international arrivals area. It is open from 05:30 to 01:30 every day, all year round. There are courtesy telephones situated around the terminal which have a direct link to a 24 hour information desk.
Stansted Main Terminal Facilities
| Left baggage facility | The left baggage facility is operated by ISS, and is situated next to the Monsoon outlet. Opening hours are 04.00 - 00.00 and it costs £8.75 per 24 hours or part thereafter per item. |
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| Chapel | Stansted's Airport Chapel is set up as an interdenominational and multi-faith chapel. It is located opposite Caffe Alba, in check-in zone J. Opening hours are 05:00 to 23:00 daily. |
| Internet access | Before security, internet facilities can be found in check-in zone A. number of points after security. There are also wireless hotspots around the airport that cover arrivals, piers and satellites and the departure lounges. |
| Information Desk | This is located on the international arrivals concourse and is open from 05:30-01:30 daily. |
| Lost property | If claiming lost property within 24 hours, go to the ISS desk which is located next to Monsoon. After this period, go to the ISS office in the short-stay car park next to the airport terminal. |
| Conference Rooms | Stansted has several conference facilities which can be found in Enterprise house, next to the airport. |
| Cash dispensers | There are several cash points distributed through the airport, both before and after security. The ATMs accept valid UK bank and building society cards without surcharge. They also accept major credit cards. |
| Taxis | The Airport Carz taxi service desk can be found next to the arrivals lounge. |
| Bureau de change | These can be found in: the departures concourse, the international arrivals concourse, the common departure lounge and the international baggage reclaim hall. |
| Car Hire | The car hire desks are located between the departure lounge and the international arrivals halls. They are open from 0600-2300. |
| Shopping | There are a variety of shops in Stansted airport; a number of shops after security sell tax free goods to all passengers. |
| Food and Drink | There are several places to eat both before and after security. They sell a range of sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold drinks. |
| Toilets | There are male, female and disabled toilets available throughout the airport. Baby changing facilities are also provided. Showers are also available in the arrivals area of the airport. The information desk will provide you with a towel and access to the showers for a fee of £5. |
| Post Facilities | There is are no Post Office facilities at Stansted airport, but stamps can be purchased at WH Smith outlets. There are also a number of post boxes in the Terminal Building located at the check-in zone E, in the international arrivals area and in the departure lounge. |
| Smoking Areas | Stansted airport is a smoke-free airport. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building. NOTE: After security control, you will not be able to smoke anywhere in the airport. |