Stansted Airport Parking

Parking at Stansted Airport

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Stansted airport is an international airport situated in Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex. It offers flights to over 200 destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

A number of low-cost carriers operate from Stansted airport. It is the largest base for Ryanair, which travels to around 130 destinations from Stansted. Stansted is the fourth busiest airport in the UK. The runway at Stansted airport is also used by private companies, including Harrods Aviation, Titan Airways and XJet.

If you have time to browse whilst waiting for your flight, you won’t be disappointed by the wonderful selection of shops available. From luxury goods to the latest technology, Stansted airport has something for shoppers of all tastes and budgets.

There is also a wide range of places to eat and drink. Bars and restaurants include Giraffe, Itsu and Wetherspoon The Windmill. If you want your food to go, many restaurants at Stansted offer a takeaway option so you can have delicious restaurant-quality food on the go.

There are several different options for car parking at Stansted airport. There are nine official airport car parks, including short stay, mid stay, long stay, meet and greet, and JetParks options. Valet parking at Stansted Airport is also available. Free parking at Stansted airport is available in the mid-stay car park for up to one hour.

A Stansted airport parking map is available on the airport website. A map of parking at Stansted airport is useful to give you an idea of where the different car parks are located.

Navigating the parking choices at a busy airport like Stansted can be stressful. Get your holiday off to a relaxing start by ensuring that your parking experience is hassle-free. Book in advance with YourParkingSpace to secure a convenient and affordable parking spot, waiting for you when you arrive. Long-stay and short-stay bookings are available with a choice of making hourly or weekly bookings. You can make Stansted airport parking simple with YourParkingSpace.

Stansted Airport address for satnav: Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW

 

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Getting to Stansted Airport

Bus

There are bus services operating to and from Stansted airport 24 hours a day. The bus and coach station is just a 2-minute walk from the airport terminal.

Major coach operators, such as National Express and Airport Bus Express, run frequent services to and from Stansted airport and London. Many of these coach routes have stops with access to the London Underground network and all the key London train stations, including Kings Cross/St Pancras.

Train

The train station at Stansted airport is only a 2-minute walk from the terminal. Rail services connect Stansted airport to many major destinations across the UK. The Stansted Express train is the fastest way to travel between Stansted airport and London. Trains depart every 15 minutes and it is just a 47-minute journey to Stansted airport from London Liverpool Street.

If you need to catch an early flight, train services from London Liverpool Street to Stansted airport run from 03:40am on Monday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Car

Stansted airport is easily accessible from the M11 motorway. Take Junction 8a if travelling from the London direction or Junction 8 if travelling from the direction of Cambridge, then simply follow signs for the airport. The Stansted airport postcode is CM24 1RW.

Bicycle

There are a number of local cycle routes and quieter roads that can be used to travel to Stansted airport by bicycle. Bike storage is available in the bike shelter in the Red Zone of the Short Stay Car Park or behind the Coach Station, next to the terminal building. Bicycle storage is free of charge.

Disabled Parking

Disabled parking at Stansted airport is available in the long stay, mid stay and short stay car parks. In the short stay car parks, it is available in the Orange and Green zones. Assistance is available 24 hours a day. It is a short walk from the car park to the check-in desk.

In the mid stay car parks, Blue Badge parking is available in Zone L, close to the bus pick up shelter. A courtesy bus service operates to and from the terminal. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Make sure you allow around 20 minutes for the transfer to and from the terminal.

The long stay car park is a short bus ride from the terminal. The bus service is free to use and is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Blue Badge holders are able to board the transfer bus before other passengers and are given seating priority and dedicated wheelchair points on board. There is a help button in the bus shelter that you can press to notify the controller that you require a transfer bus to the terminal.

Electric Vehicles

There are two electric car charging points available at Radisson Blu at Stansted airport. The charge points are operated by the ZeroNet network.

A network of all electric vehicle charging points in the UK can be found on the government’s Go Ultra Low website.

Space Owners

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Q&As

How much is parking at Stansted?

Parking at Stansted airport prices vary depending on which car park you are using. Parking at Stansted airport short stay car park costs from £4.50 for up to 30 minutes and rises to £57 for 24 hours. The mid stay car park is £2 for up to 2 hours and up to £26 for 24 hours. Parking at Stansted airport long stay car park costs up to £23.50 for every 24 hours.

Parking at Stansted airport pick up areas are available in the mid-stay car park, where you can park for free for up to one hour.

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What is the best parking at Stansted?

Valet parking, known as meet and greet, is the easiest way to park at Stansted airport. You have the convenience of being met right by the terminal, unloading your luggage on to an airport trolley, and then walking to the check-in desk within just a few minutes.

 

Is disabled parking free at Stansted airport?

Disabled parking is not free at Stansted airport. Standard parking charges apply.

 

Can you turn up and park at Stansted?

You can turn up and park at Stansted. Spaces for those who have not pre-booked are available in the Orange and Green zones of the short stay car parks, and in the mid-stay car park. However, there is limited availability and a space cannot be guaranteed. It is strongly recommended to pre-book.

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