London Stansted (STN)

Airport serving London, England, United Kingdom.

IATA: STN
ICAO: EGSS
Local time: —
Time zone: United Kingdom TimeEurope/London
Elevation: 348 ft106 m
To the centre: 49 km30 mi from central London, straight line

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Scheduled and expected times, terminals, gates and status at STN, from an hour ago to about eleven hours ahead, in local time. It loads when you ask for it.

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Airports near STN

LTN Luton, Luton 41 km LCY London 44 km SEN Southend-on-Sea, Essex 47 km LHR London 66 km LGW London 87 km NWI Norwich, Norfolk 113 km BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 149 km EMA Nottingham, Leicestershire 149 km

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Flight path from STN

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Frequently asked questions

How far is STN from London city centre?

London Stansted is about 49 km (30 miles) from the centre of London in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

Which airports are near STN?

Within 150 km of London Stansted: London Luton Airport (LTN, 41 km), London City Airport (LCY, 44 km) and London Southend Airport (SEN, 47 km), and 5 more.

What time zone is STN in?

London Stansted is in the Europe/London time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.