Stansted Airport Arrivals
Arriving at Stansted Airport
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Arrivals Information
Stansted Airport has one main terminal:
The main terminal handles all airlines and destinations. Destinations are mostly domestic or European, although there are one or two other international flights.
Stansted is the home of budget scheduled flights, and a large number of flights with Ryanair and Easyjet are available here.
Car hire and taxis are available at this terminal. Taxis and Ubers are available from Stansted. Before you ask – yes, Uber’s and taxis can pick you up from Stansted Airport and nearby. Ubers often stop at the Mid-Stay car park (postcode is CM24 1PJ) or Birchinger Services down the road (postcode is CM23 5QZ). It’s always worth double-checking the pick up location when booking your ride.
There are regular buses and National Express coaches connecting Stansted airport to other UK cities and airports. The coach station can be found at the front of the terminal forecourt.
Airlines that fly from Stansted Airport
Ryanair arrivals are the most common inbound flights you’ll spot at Stansted Airport. Flights on Ryanair come from Dublin, Spain, Germany and even Italy but they’re not the only airline operating. The airlines at the arrivals gate will be:
Picking up from Stansted Airport
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Get directions and sat nav postcodes to get you to the airport on time, find the nearest short stay car park so you can meet your family and friends at the terminal and get to know the Stansted Terminal itself.
London Stansted pick up: what you need to know
Step 1: Make sure you put the right postcode into the sat nav (London Stansted Airport’s postcode is CM24 1RW) and know which terminal to head for.
Step 2 if you’re meeting them at the terminal: Look out for Short-Stay parking so you can park up and greet your friends and family as they arrive at Stansted’s arrival gate.You could make a sign so they can find you in the crowd. We recommend getting there early, pick up a luggage trolley to help with suitcases and wait for them at the gate if they’ve travelled with a lot of baggage.
Top tip: Mid-Stay parking at Stansted has a free parking facility for up to an hour, alternatively you can compare short stay parking with the Stansted Airport Parking Shop.
Step 2 if they’re coming to find you at a pick-up point: Head for the “Express Set Down” stop for dropping people off for Departures but be careful as the airport will charge you to stop here. £3.50 for up to 10 minutes. Otherwise, the free place to pick up and drop off at Stansted is at the Mid-Stay car park’s “Free Set Down” facility.
Flight Information for London Stansted Airport Arrivals
For the latest flight information, on flight arrivals today, tomorrow and the following day at Stansted Airport.
Take a look at Cheap Flights, Airport Contact numbers such as lost-property and the information desk for arrival enquiries or concerns as well as Terminal Info, the centre of food, facilities and duty free shops.
Hotels at Stansted Airport
If you have an early flight, or need to stay at the airport for one night, have a look at our cheap airport hotels at Stansted Airport section to find the option the option that fits you the best.
Our hotels section will help you to find the hotel that best fits your needs, starting from the very basic services such as bed and breakfast in Stansted Airport, to luxury swimming pools and meeting rooms for executives.
Car Hire at Stansted Airport
Car Hire at Stansted Airport can be very affordable when booked in advance. Have a look at our providers list, where you will find the best deals and offers available for car hire at Stansted Airport.
Cheap Flights from Stansted Airport, including Ryanair and Easyjet
Planning an upcoming trip? Get a great deal on your flights by comparing prices from Stansted Airport. You can also look at the different connection options available to you. Save money by booking in advance and comparing flight prices here!