Holidays from London Stansted Airport
Jet off on your next adventure with a holiday from Stansted Airport. Whether you’re planning a relaxing beach break, a cultural escape, or a family holiday to remember, flying from Stansted makes it simple – and, it’s your gateway to a whole host of incredible destinations. The convenient location and huge terminal are just the icing on the cake – so where are you headed to next?
Last Minute Holidays from Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport is a gateway to the world for millions across England, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – in fact, more than 27 million passengers fly from Stansted a year!
There’s over 200 destinations to choose between in over 40 different countries and flies with trusted airlines and tour operators, like your package holiday favourites TUI.
Enjoy a sunny stay in family favourites like Corfu, Gran Canaria, or Greece, or explore new cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam or Dubrovnik – even further afield to gorgeous spots like Dubai. Whether it’s family fun, an All Inclusive treat or a last minute holiday from Stansted airport.
Pre-boarding hours at Stansted Airport
Race through to departures with Security FastTrack and get your holiday started.
There’s a whole variety of shops to browse once you’ve strolled through Duty Free. Pick up all your favourite luxury buys at discounted prices or make the most of the Click and Collect service where you can just collect the goods you’ve previously reserved online. Then you’ve got your high street favourites like Accessorize, Fat Face, LEGO and Boots.
Of course, shopping builds an appetite and there’s plenty of options to please! If it’s a quick bite you need, you’ll find Burger King, Costa and M&S food where you can pick up something yummy and fast for the plane, or there’s Wetherspoons, Tortilla and more for a sit down meal.
If you’re travelling as a family from London Stansted there’s designated family rooms to help you keep the kids entertained and your journey that bit easier, as well as terminal-wide airport games and activities.
On the contrary, if you’re travelling for business or even for a special occasion, book the Escape Lounge for a quiet space away from the crowds. Enjoy complimentary hot and cold food, free Wi-Fi, comfy seats and excellent service to make your holiday the best it can be.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stansted Airport
Holidays from Stansted Airport can see you living it up all over the globe.
Choose a short haul flight and land in European picks like Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Canary Islands and so many more. Or, head a tad further afield for winter sun favourites like Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia.
The options don’t end there, you can also fly long haul from London Stansted. Spectacular cities like Dubai, or Thailand and its majestic views all await.
Getting to London Stansted Airport is simple and convenient for all. Situated just off the M11 motorway, head straight for postcode CM24 1RW.
The train station at Stansted Airport is located directly below the main terminal with regular connections to a plenty of cities across the UK.
The bus station is just a 2 minute walk sitting opposite the main terminal entrance for easy and convenient access and there’s several coach and bus services across London to make getting to Stansted super easy. You’ll also find National Express services making it easy for those who live in other major towns and cities too.
There’s plenty of parking options at Stansted Airport but being a popular airport, it’s recommended to pre book!
The Meet & Greet parking is the most popular parking a Stansted where you simply drive up and handover your keys, then you car is parked for you and ready and waiting upon your return flight. Plus, it’s just a 2-3 minute walk through the terminal doors and your holiday begins!
Head to the Short Stay car park for business trips and shorter holidays and it’s less than a ten minute walk across to the terminal. The Long Stay car park is perfect for holidays of 7 days or more and offers great value parking, all you have to do is hop on the 15 minute, free shuttle bus into the airport.
JetParks is another great value option, including a free shuttle bus to the terminal. If you browse Holiday Extras you can see all of your Stansted parking options and find the cheapest way to park.
There is a selection of Stansted Airport hotels just a stone’s throw from the terminal doors – and a short journey from London CIty Centre if you fancy exploring.
The choice is yours with Hampton by Hilton, Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn and a good few more. They all offer varying amenities to suit all budgets and needs but you can expect a comfortable stay and hassle-free morning before your flight.
Holiday Extras is great for looking for the best value airport hotel to get your holiday from Stansted off on the right foot.
As a general rule you should always aim to check in at least 2 hours before your flight. This is to ensure there’s enough time to check in and pass through security without any delays.