Stansted is one of the busiest airports in the country.
The Essex airport welcomes millions of holiday-goers every year.
So if you’re planning to visit Stansted Airport for your next holiday then The Gazette has answered some of the many questions you may have ahead of your visit.
Where is Stansted Airport?
Stansted Airport is located in Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, M24 1QW.
Where does Stansted Airport offer flights to?
The airport serves more than 150 international destinations.
Some of the countries include Denmark, Turkey, Morocco, Spain, Netherlands, Barbados, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Finland, and Portugal.
What can I bring in my hand luggage?
For security at Stansted Airport, all liquids, gels and aerosols must be under 100ml each.
You will have to put them in a clear, see-through bag and take them in your hand luggage if possible. The bag must be resealable and no larger than 20cm by 20cm .
The bag will then be placed on a tray and scanned through security.
Typical examples of liquids include water, toothpaste, hand sanitiser, sun cream, moisturiser, perfume or aftershave, an inhaler, contact lens solution, show gel, shaving foam, deodorant and food items.
Many electrical items are allowed through security but any over the size of 20cm by 20cm should be removed from your bag and placed in a tray for a screening process.
Some of the electrical items allowed are laptops, IPads, hair appliances, cameras, speakers, electric shavers, and chargers.
If you have medication in a liquid form and its container is larger than 100ml, you will need to show proof of your prescription such as a letter from your doctor.
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What time does the airport open and close?
The terminal building closes every night at midnight and the building reopens from 2am.
Travellers are not allowed to put any type of bedding down in the terminal, so the airport encourages travellers on early morning flights to not arrive sooner than their scheduled check-in time.
There are multiple hotels in the vicinity of the airport such as a Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Hampton By Hilton, and the Radisson Blu Hotel.
What shops and restaurants are at the airport?
There is a variety of brands with shops at the airport, examples include Boots, boss, Lego, JD Sports, Mulberry, Superdry, World Duty Free, FatFace, and Sunglasses Boutique.
When it comes to some of the restaurants and food options, Stansted Airport has a Burger King, Café Nero, JD Wetherspoon called The Windmill, Itsu, M&S Simply Food, Pret A Manager.
Transport: How to get to Stansted Airport
Trains run seven days a week to and from the airport. You can take the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street station or there are there are other rail services available.
The journey from London Liverpool Street to the airport takes 48 minutes via train.
There is a bus and coach station just a two-minute walk from the airport terminal, and National Express offers coach services from Colchester.
First Buses also offers the X20 service from Colchester's main train station.
A car journey from Colchester to Stansted Airport via the A12 and then A120 can take around 44 minutes or longer depending on traffic conditions.
Parking options
Stansted Airport has five separate parking options.
Short stay car park: you can prebook from £59.99 and it is a one to ten minute walk away from the airport.
Meet and greet: a valet parking option close to the terminal which can be prebooked from £74 onwards.
Mid stay car park: prices start from £74 and there is a seven minute transfer via a short bus journey.
Long Stay car park: this includes a bus journey transfer which should take around 15 minutes and prebooking starts at £64.99.
JetParks car park: prebooking starts from £59.99 and it is the furthest away from the terminal, you can expect a 15 to 20 minute bus transfer.
Furthest from the terminal, but great value airport parking for longer trips
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