Which short stay car park is best at Stansted?

How early should you get to Stansted Airport?

As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time.

What are the parking charges at Stansted Airport?

Can you be late to airport parking?

The airport car park operators know that not everything runs 100% smoothly when it comes to travel, so if it’s a minor delay of 20 minutes or so, you probably have nothing to worry about. With each car park, you’ll generally get a grace period where you’re covered for a certain amount of time.

How much is it to park for a week at Stansted Airport?

How does Ryanair parking work?

The parking, bus and train booking confirmation is an email that confirms that you’ve successfully booked your transport or parking. You should receive your parking confirmation email within 6 hours of your booking and your transfer email confirmation within 24 hours of your booking.

Can I drop off at Stansted without paying?

Can I Drop Off for Free at Stansted? Yes, you can follow signs to the ‘Free Set Down’ area, located in Stansted’s mid-stay car park. Parking is free for up to an hour, with a £2 charge applicable for up to 2 hours.

Where do I go to pick someone up at Stansted Airport?

Express Set Down

This area is for dropping-off friends or loved ones, if you are looking to pick-up or head into the terminal then you should use either our Stansted Airport Short Stay car parks (Orange zone) or the free option in our Stansted Airport Mid Stay car park.

How much is drop off at Stansted?

Stansted, in north-west Essex, charges £7 for up to 15 minutes, an increase from £4 for 10 minutes in 2019, before the Covid pandemic. The price rise was announced in October 2020, meaning Stansted’s drop-off fees remain the highest in the UK.

Is Stansted airport in the congestion zone?

Stansted Airport is located 40 miles outside of Central London, you may have to pay for a congestion charge. The congestion charge is £11.50 for driving in the congestion zone between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Do I need to pay congestion charge if my car is parked?

The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

Can I go to Stansted with oyster?

Passengers are not able to use Oyster cards or contactless payment cards on the Stansted Express services to Stansted Airport. It is advised that passengers book tickets in advance or, alternatively purchase tickets at the train station.

Is there a train station near Stansted Airport?

Rail services connect London Stansted Airport to all major destinations across the UK. Getting the train to the airport is easy, because The Station is located directly under the airport. With lifts, escalators and ramps to transport your luggage, it takes just two minutes to walk to and from the terminal.

How do you get to Stansted early in the morning?

Stansted by Car

If you have an early morning flight or would rather be closer to the airport the day before your flight the most hassle-free option is to book an airport hotel. This is a reasonably priced option and saves you the hassle of having to get up at the crack of dawn to travel for an early flight!

Do trains to Stansted run all night?

The Stansted Express runs directly from Stansted Airport station to London Liverpool Street station. The journey takes around 45 minutes and trains run 7 days a week. They depart every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes during early mornings and late at night. Trains run from around 4 a.m. to midnight.

How much is a taxi to Stansted?

Does Stansted close at night?

The airport is open 24 hours, but is said to “close” for several hours at night.