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London Stansted Airport (STN)

London Stansted Airport (STN)

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    Massimiliano S.
    "Awesome airport because is in London city.."(65 Tips)
    Nick P.
    "Allow 30mins total to reach gate 39 (ryanair barcelona)"(56 Tips)
    Mark N.
    "Take the Stansted Express - the free wifi is great"(15 Tips)
    Gerry M.
    "You get an hours free wifi in the area where the checkin desks are"(29 Tips)
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  • Stefan H.
    Stefan HübnerAugust 7, 2015
    Cheapest option to get here is with National Express. 10£ from Liverpool Street Station.
  • Nick C.heart icon on user image
    Nick CrawleyMarch 19, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Modern airport but it’s a giant ugly warehouse which can be quite difficult to find your way around and is chronically understaffed.
  • Ryan T.
    Ryan ThompsonNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    There are two No 1 lounges at Stansted. One by gate 74 which is a good 15 min walk from the main terminal and one at satellite 1 for gates 11 through 19. The second is much nicer.
  • Marek V.
    Marek VenturAugust 17, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    The water refill station has been moved and is now near the toilets in the main departures area
  • Elsie M.
    Elsie MareeJune 21, 2016
    You need to leave a minimum of 45 mins from landing for getting from arrivals to the stanstead express. Even with just hand luggage it took nearly 40 mins at passport control!
  • 🌸 J.heart icon on user image
    🌸 Jasmine Pink 👒January 22, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice duty free area definitely come early to depart
  • Ryan T.
    Ryan ThompsonNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Be warned! The transit is one way. If you get to the wrong one the only way back is by official rescue vehicle... If your not sure of your gate then use the lounge by gate 74!
  • Sigrún Ó.
    Sigrún ÓlafsdóttirDecember 2, 2011
    if travelling with easyjet and carrying a guitar. bring it in a soft case and you get to take it free of charge in hand luggage
  • Rob K.
    Rob KniazMarch 28, 2010
    If non-EU passport and flying Ryanair you must visit the visa check desk or you WILL be denied boarding. No exceptions.
  • Dimitris T.
    Dimitris TzourisAugust 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Quite big airport. Gates 40-50 are towards the opposite direction. Getting to the gate usually involves going down stairs.
  • LiveShareTravel
    LiveShareTravelSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get 20% off meet and greet airport parking with Meteor: http://www.meteormeetandgreet.com and code LIVE2014.
  • Eskil V.
    Eskil VestreNovember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Just do like you're told and don't mess up, and you'll have a fantastic journey with Ryanair!
  • Andrew P.
    Andrew PurcikJuly 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Not so comfortable place. But if you lije comfort,why don't you pay 500£ and fly from Heatrow? ) because Ryanair is cheap. So just "enjoy" this 4hrs :)
  • Mema N.
    Mema NackashaDecember 9, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Hardly London eh! Cheap flights, jump on the stanstead express train to get into the city
  • Nikos T.
    Nikos TaskosApril 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This place looks like a post-apocalyptic refugee centre with absolutely no place to sit or sleep, poor restaurant choices and no sockets or wi-fi for public!Beware the gates of RyanAir hell lay here!
  • Smajlik100
    Smajlik100March 8, 2019
    Volvic stands with honest payment one pound is the cheapest water on the airport.
  • Aengusheart icon on user image
    AengusMarch 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    When going through security don't for the love of God get stuck behind a group of Spanish school kids :)
  • Nez N.heart icon on user image
    Nez NezFebruary 6, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    It is better than Luton Airport, some cafes and shopping available in the airport.
  • Luisa B.
    Luisa BrookAugust 10, 2012
    Best to develop the patience of a saint before you arrive otherwise there's is danger of self combustion. Especially in Boots.
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BaileyAugust 13, 2017
    If you walk towards gates there is way more seating - saves standing in the cramped area with shops
  • Doni B.
    Doni BlagojevicNovember 18, 2015
    Actually WiFi is free and unlimited. A bit crowded but no big complaints
  • Kosta D.heart icon on user image
    Kosta DinosDecember 18, 2014
    I have never seen a worse airport, with such an expensive train ticket to get there. my recommendation: pay something extra and travel from Heathrow
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PhillipsAugust 22, 2016
    When trying to find your way in by car, avoid the drop-off lane! You'll be charged £3 to exit, even if you don't stop.
  • Artur R.heart icon on user image
    Artur RodriguesDecember 2, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Going through security can take anywhere between 10 and 60 minutes.
  • Christopher P.
    Christopher PondMarch 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Gate 58 is quite a walk. Give youself 10 mins for comfort and to avoid the slow moving walking road blocks. People! Be aware / considerate of those around you.
  • William R.
    William RobertsJuly 3, 2019
    The wait for passport control was the longest I have ever experienced! Consider fast track!
  • Luba P.
    Luba PolackovaJune 24, 2014
    You need at least hour and half to make connected flight. There is too many people at boarder control. Also, when you land, you have to go out of terminal and then go through security check again!
  • Łukasz T.heart icon on user image
    Łukasz TyrałaMarch 29, 2018
    Fast Track in the mornings is a must for a security.
  • Maco G.
    Maco GonzalezSeptember 14, 2014
    Stressful airport. Won't know your gate until 30 min prior departure, and u have to catch a train to get to the gates. Security is ridiculously crowded and you'll have to go through if flight transfer
  • Andru K.
    Andru KeelOctober 28, 2012
    Big love for the automatic passport control for chipped passports! Straight thru nice n easy!
  • The Wondering E.
    The Wondering EnglishmanJune 22, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    UK Border control needs a reality check - hire more staff to deal with the shocking queues - truly abysmal welcoming into the country - embarrassed to be British when the queues are this long
  • Wojciech Z.heart icon on user image
    Wojciech ZalotJanuary 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    After leaving the train go the e-passport checking row it might be faster than the regular ID control.
  • Milena G.
    Milena GodlewskaNovember 29, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Nice, cosy airport. Everything always goes smooth.
  • Wesley M.heart icon on user image
    Wesley McCloyJanuary 5, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Security can be very busy, sparse seating but loads of shops and restaurants
  • Samuel C.heart icon on user image
    Samuel CaddickAugust 10, 2014
    Starbucks is reliable, as is the noodle place. Much more after security than before it.
  • Dean
    DeanAugust 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The departure check in is horrendous. Forget the sign pay give pounds for express check in and breeze right through the line of staff
  • Kai B.
    Kai BelowAugust 7, 2011
    The hand baggage weight check at the Ryanair terminal is quite entertaining. If you are early take a seat and observe for a while :)
  • elGriego.NETheart icon on user image
    elGriego.NETJanuary 20, 2018
    7/10 Big airport, helpful people and many sings
  • Lisa M.
    Lisa MiltenbergerApril 6, 2011
    Hassle free experience other than wearing many of my clothes to keep baggage wt down. The convenience type store is the cheapest place 4 beverages. Open 24 hrs.
  • Nash N.heart icon on user image
    Nash NaniJune 4, 2016
    Stansted express is fast, convenient and has free wifi.
  • Citynomadi
    CitynomadiMay 16, 2014
    What to do in London? Well, download Nomadi and search London. You'll get nice walks all over the city.
  • Simone P.
    Simone PiunnoMarch 23, 2012
    On arrival a guy took my cabin bag instead of his. I had to run after him all the way up the queue of passengers. I'm so glad the border control is so far away from the gate....
  • Simone
    SimoneJanuary 15, 2013
    Bring your own plastic bag and prepare them with your liquids/makeup/ stuff inside or you'll loose a lot of time at the security checks
  • Lucy G.heart icon on user image
    Lucy GonzalezDecember 31, 2014
    Free wifi with The Cloud, but you have to register first. Shopping options are limited while the refurbishment is going on.
  • Susan M.heart icon on user image
    Susan MApril 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have a Yo Sushi but that doesn't make up for how money-grabbing this airport has become since BAA sold it. Pity, used to be one of the good ones. Now it's on a par with Luton. :(
  • clive k.heart icon on user image
    clive kornitzerJune 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Busy airport always q at passport skip the e password and go for the normal q
  • Nastja S.
    Nastja StaceyMay 17, 2015
    Very big airport, a lot of people, too crowded. Ti much stress because of the security control. Better to buy fast track at £3.5
  • Henna P.heart icon on user image
    Henna PatelJune 28, 2017
    Head to Pret for vegan food - there is normally at least one sandwich/wrap and one salad
  • Ryan T.
    Ryan TylerJune 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Arrivals: UK border checks take forever and it is always packed. Add at least 30 mins to your journey to take this into account.
  • Tim R.
    Tim RodieMarch 12, 2011
    Stansted Wetherspoon's (The Windmill - charming) sausage sandwiches are actually made of rare pork found only on Jupiter. Rare, hideously expensive and taste a little like asteroid.
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