London Stansted Airport is the third largest airport in the UK, with 25 million people living within a two-hour drive, and offering a larger European network than any other UK airport.
In 2023, 29 million passengers used our terminal – a number set to rise. We are the only airport in London with approval to expand, allowing us to grow our capacity in the world’s largest aviation market.
Why London Stansted?
London Stansted Airport is sustainably connected and closer than you might think. We are just 33 minutes from the London Underground, 47 minutes from Central London, and 32 minutes from Cambridge.
Our catchment area offers carriers unique access to one of the fastest growing areas in Europe. We attract passengers to and from London, as well as the East of England, home to Cambridge and the UK Innovation Corridor.
As the only major airport in the region, London Stansted has the capacity and planning permissions required to continually grow. This means we can offer ambitious operators the opportunity to significantly expand and scale their networks.
With one of the lowest cost bases of any London airport, London Stansted Airport provides the strongest foundation for route profitability and growth. Our airport and airspace have been designed with efficiency in mind, offering an exceptionally cost-effective operation for carriers. Explore our conditions of use.
As Britain’s best-connected airport to Europe, we fly to more European destinations than any other UK airport. Our global ambitions alongside proven demand from the east and west, give carriers the unique opportunity to operate to unserved long-haul and short-haul destinations.
Working in partnership, our team is focused on driving profitability and excellent service for all our operators. We help airlines develop business cases with strong fundamentals and lower-risk profiles. With dedicated corporate and travel trade teams, we also support airlines in establishing direct relationships with trade and multinational corporations in our catchment area.
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