London Stansted

Stansted is Ryanair's main base — if you fly Ryanair regularly, pre-booking parking here can save hundreds per year.

The Mid Stay car park offers the best value for official parking — free bus transfer takes only 4 minutes.

Short Stay at Stansted is one of the most convenient in the UK — a genuine 2-minute covered walk to check-in.

Book early for school holiday periods — Stansted gets extremely busy with budget holiday flights.

Stansted Express from London takes 47 minutes — weigh up train vs parking costs for shorter trips.

Early morning flights from London Stansted (before 8am) are the number one reason to book an airport hotel. Stay the night before and walk to the terminal refreshed instead of a 3am alarm.

Hotel + parking packages at London Stansted are almost always cheaper than booking the room and parking separately. The package price includes both for your entire trip.

Most London Stansted airport hotels offer free shuttle transfers running every 15-20 minutes from 4am. Check times when booking for early flights.

Pre-booking a lounge at London Stansted is significantly cheaper than walking in. Walk-in rates are typically £10-15 more per person, and availability isn't guaranteed during peak times.

Arrive at the lounge at least 2 hours before your flight to make the most of it. Most lounges ask you to leave 30 minutes before departure.

All bookable London Stansted lounges are airside (after security) so you can relax without worrying about gate calls — flight screens are displayed throughout.

Pre-booking a transfer from London Stansted is almost always cheaper than hailing a taxi at the airport rank. Airport taxis charge premium rates with surge pricing at peak hours.

All our London Stansted transfer providers offer flight tracking — if your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra charge.

For groups of 4+, a private minibus from London Stansted works out cheaper per person than individual taxis and is far more convenient with luggage.