Key Information

• If you are connecting from an international flight to another international flight you need to pass through passport control/immigration. You will therefore neeed to have the correct entry/visa required to enter the United Kingdom.
  
• If you are connecting from an international flight to a United Kingdom flight you need to pass through passport control/immigration. You will therefore neeed to have the correct entry/visa required to enter the United Kingdom.
  
• If you are connecting from a UK flight to an international flight you will need to pass through special immigration control points where you may be asked to show your passport.
  
• Please note, there isn’t anywhere to sleep in the airport so you must make stopover arrangements should your connecting flights be separated by an overnight stay.

Frequently Asked Questionss
Do I need to collect my baggage at Stansted?
Your baggage may be through-checked to your final destination, but please confirm this with your airline as not all airlines offer this service. In the event that your baggage is not through-checked you must collect your cases from the baggage reclaim hall in arrivals and then check your bags in as normal for the second leg of your journey.

Where do I get my boarding card?
Usually you will have been issued with all necessary boarding cards at your original point of departure, however, if this is not the case please contact your airline.

What is my minimum connection time?
The absolute minimum is two hours but minimum connection times vary depending on your route and your carrier. Please confirm this information with you airline.

What should I do if my flight into Stansted is delayed?
If you are delayed and are likely to miss your onward flight, go to your airline desk on arrival, where your airline representative will be able to advise you of your options.

Who can I ask for help?
For all general enquiries head to the BAA airport information desk on the first floor. If the information desk is not open, or if your query is specifically related to your flight, please contact your airline representative.

Please visit our Connections page for further information on changing planes at Stansted.