Stansted Airport Guide

Stansted Airport, Handling around 23 million passengers a year makes Stansted Airport the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom and is a hub for a number of low cost budget airlines. it is located approximately 30 miles north-east from London and is well sign-posted on all of the major roads in the area. making this a great airport to leave from for cheap package holidays. For those who may be seeking a place for a quiet Prayer before their flight from Stansted the airport chapel is opened from 0500 hrs. until 2300 hrs. each day.
PARKING
Stansted Airport offers secure car parks with good free transfer servive to the terminal. Stansted offer three parking options, the luxury option being valet parking where you drop off your car at the terminal forecourt and pick it up there after your flight returns to the airport, the other options are the usual short stay which is next to the terminal but expensive for stays of over 2 hours. Mid stay parking for those going on short flight breaks about 5 minutes from the terminal with the free shuttle service. For those going on longer breaks or holidays, the long stay parking should be the option to use, the free shuttle service runs every 20 minutes taking about 15 minutes to transfer you to the terminal, this may take longer at peak times, always allow yourself enough time to catch your flight. The car parks all have security fencing, patrols and CCTV. Valid blue badge holders have there own parking spaces in each of the carparks, you should display your blue badge.
Public Transport Stansted Airport
Possible the number one airport for passengers using public transport in the UK, go to show that Stansted airport has very good rail and bus/coach network. the Stansted Express travels between the airport station located under the flights terminal building to London Liverpool Street rail station where you can get connections with the national rail network and access to London's underground. The bus station can be found on the upper level of Liverpool Street rail station again with connection UK wide. You can purchase tickets from the ticket desk in the arrivals terminal for the bus or coach services from the station opposite the main terminal. Possible the most costly option is transfer by taxi costing around £100.00 for your journey into London. Tip! always get a quote before booking your taxi. Should you require to a hire car for traveling to your destinations a selection of airport car hire companies and Stansted car hire firms are in the arrival terminals.
Shops, Bars and Restaurants
Vending machines are placed throughout Stansted airport for your convenience. Stansted Airport's shopping facilities are first class with enough shops, bars and restaurants to make you think your at your local shopping centre and helping to take the stress out of your journey. you can buy most things from papers books magazines sweets soft drinks souvenirs clothes and other luxury items that should meet all your travel or flight shopping needs. If your traveling on an international flight then why not shop at the duty free shop and save money on the tax free goods on offer. Should you require a meal or" fancy" a drink then you can choose from the many bars and restaurants serving hot and cold food coffee, alcoholic drinks and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stansted Airport , Enterprise House, Bassingbourn Road, Essex, United Kingdom. CM24 1QW Telephone: +44 (0)870 000 0303