General Information

Stansted is London's third international gateway. With year on year growth of around 19%, it is one of Europe's fastest growing airports.

The continuing growth of passengers and the increasing number of airlines who want to fly from Stansted are rewarding BAA's investment of more than £500 million since 1986. A £200 million project to develop Stansted to a capacity of 15 million began this year. Having broken even in 1996/97, the airport now makes an operating profit.

• Number of terminals: One
• Passengers: Over 13 Million
• Airlines: 11
• Destinations: 93
• Runways: One
• Telephone: +44 (0)870 0000303
• IATA Code: STN

Travel Directions

By Car
The airport is situated some 30 miles north-east from the centre of London. From the City take the A11 and then the M11 to Junction 8 from where the airport is clearly signposted. Short and long term parking is available. Car hire is available from the airport.

By Rail
The Stansted Express runs every 15 minutes during the day to and from London Liverpool Street (every 30 minutes early morning, weekends and evenings). The journey takes about 45 minutes. Central Trains runs daily trains between Cambridge and Stansted. There is also a local service that runs between Stansted and Hackney Downs.

By Bus
Cambridge Coach (01223 236333) operates local services. There's a coach service every half hour (and every hour during the night) to and from London Victoria via central London (Golders Green, Finchley Road Underground Station, St Johns Wood, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner) it takes around 100 minutes. Jetlink (0990 747 777) operates a frequent service between all of London's airports: Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted.