Meeting at the airport
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Meeting at the airport
Stansted Airport does not have an official meeting point. However, Costa Coffee (international arrivals) and Caffè Alba (UK and Ireland arrivals) make ideal spots to meet in. Alternatively, many passengers find the BAA information desk, in the international arrivals area, a convenient meeting place with public seating close by.
Meeting someone from a flight Before you leaveIf you're meeting someone at the airport, check the flight is on time before you leave using our live flight arrivals page.
To stay updated on the way to the airport, use our Flying Messenger service to have flight status messages sent to your mobile.
For directions to the airport by car, train or bus, visit our to and from Stansted section.
Picking up by carFor security reasons, waiting is not allowed on the terminal forecourt. If you're picking someone up by car, please use the Short Stay Car Park. Alternatively, if you plan to be in the terminal 15 minutes or less you can use the 15 Minute Pick Up car park. Both are opposite the terminal entrance and signposted from the approach road.
Car park prices: Short Stay and 15 Minute Pick Up
In the terminalInformation screens in the arrivals area display live flight status information. The status message may be:
- Expected: The flight hasn't landed yet – you've time for coffee or a spot of shopping.
- Landed: The flight has arrived but passengers have yet to clear passport control (where necessary) and pick up baggage.
- Baggage in hall: Passengers should be in the arrivals area shortly.