A brief history of Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport opened to commercial passengers in the 1960s and expanded significantly following the opening of its Norman Foster-designed terminal in 1991. It has since become one of the UK’s busiest airports, particularly for European short-haul routes.
The future of Stansted Airport
Stansted continues to invest in terminal improvements, sustainability initiatives and passenger experience enhancements, with a focus on efficient operations and modern infrastructure.
Pick-up procedures at Stansted Airport
Meet & Greet at Stansted Airport is optional and can be selected during the booking process. However, due to the distance between the terminal and vehicle parking areas, Meet & Greet is generally not recommended unless assistance is required.
Standard collections are arranged from the designated pick-up areas, with drivers timing their arrival using live flight data to account for immigration and baggage reclaim.
Drop-off procedures at Stansted Airport
Drop-offs take place at the terminal forecourts in accordance with airport regulations. Enhanced drop-off services can be arranged in advance and include assistance with luggage and escort to check-in.
Airlines operating at Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport operates from a single terminal. Airlines below are listed alphabetically and operate scheduled passenger services.
- AJet
- Air Albania
- Air Cairo
- Air Moldova
- Air Peace
- Arkia Israeli Airlines
- Atlantic Airways
- Corendon Airlines
- Corendon Airlines Europe
- easyJet
- Egyptair (seasonal / charter)
- Emirates
- Enter Air
- FlyOne
- Freebird Airlines
- Jet2.com
- Lauda Europe
- Mavi Gök Airlines
- Norse Atlantic Airways (seasonal)
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Pegasus Airlines
- Ryanair
- Sky Express
- SunExpress
- TUI Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Turkmenistan Airlines
- Wizz Air
- Wizz Air Malta
Note: Stansted Airport operates from a single terminal. Airline schedules, routes and operators may change seasonally or due to charter and wet-lease arrangements. Always confirm your airline and flight details before travel.