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London Stansted Airport now offers flights to and from a growing list of domestic & international destinations. Many major airlines operate from the airport offering passengers in the region a real alternative to airports further afield.

Passenger Information

London Stansted is the third busiest passenger airport in the UK. London Stansted Airport is also the fastest growing airport in Europe with now over 130 routes

Many low cost scheduled airlines use Stansted as their base. 44 scheduled and charter airlines serve 145 destinations in 32 countries, with over 22 million passengers passing through the airport.

 
 

Check-In Options

 

What do I need to know about check-in?


Standard Check-In

To check the airlines and destinations available from London Stansted Airport, search the online table.

The check-in area can be found on the ground floor of the terminal building.

The check-in zones A, B, C, etc. are clearly signposted by illuminated yellow cubes.

All flight numbers and destinations are displayed on the monitors at the entrance to the airport, indicating which desk to check in at.

Please see your airline ticket for advice on check-in. 

As a general rule, passengers should follow the check-in times below:

  Type Of Flight Check In Time
  Long Haul Flights 3 HOURS before departure
  European Flights 2 HOURS before departure
  UK & Northern Ireland Flights 1 HOUR before departure
El-Al Flights 3.5 HOURS before departure
 
 
Self Service Check-in
 
Self Service check-in is a much quicker alternative to normal face-to-face check-in, saving time on your journey through London Stansted Airport.

Simply check-in via the airport kiosk or online where available, and take your bags to the fast bag drop off location.

As of April 2006, the following Airlines offer self service check-in at London Stansted Airport via kiosks located near the standard check-in desks:
 
  Self Service Check-in Options  
  British Airways Kiosk & Online
 
*Please note that some passengers and flight destinations are not eligible for self service check-in. Please confirm if this service is available to you at the time of booking or visit the airline website to find out about service limitations. Please also note that passengers who have checked in online still have to arrive in good time for their flight – pay close attention to the times given by the airlines for dropping bags, collecting boarding cards and arriving at the gate.
 
More and more Airlines are offering self service check-in, so passengers should contact their Airline to check if they offer the service. To see a list of airlines which offer online check-in see our Online Check-in Page.

Passengers that check-in at a kiosk or online still need to arrive at the Airport in good time to catch their flight. Pay close attention to unofficial information from Airlines regarding collecting boarding cards, dropping bags and arriving at the gate.
 
Express Check-in at London Stansted Airport.
 
Passengers flying with Flybe that are travelling with only hand luggage can use the Express check-in desk located in the departures forecourt.
 
 
Boarding your flight at London Stansted Airport.
 
Boarding normally begins approximately 45 minutes before departure at London Stansted Airport.

Passengers should keep checking the television monitors closely for the flight departures to your destination, boarding time and gate number.
 
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