Planning your trip

• Check-in

  Depending on your airline there will be several options to check in for your flight. Please follow the instructions given to you by your airline.

  Always follow your airline’s guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight.

  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.

  Read more about departing from Stansted Airport

• Security

  Make sure that you are fully up to speed with the rules on hand baggage and liquids.

  At London Stansted Airport, we make the safety and security of customers and staff our absolute priority. To make your journey as smooth as possible and avoid unnecessary delays, we ask that you pay special attention to our security procedure.

  Please ensure that you read the latest regulations about what you can and cannot take on board the aircraft.

  Get the latest security information

• Departure Maps

  Travel to and through the airport with ease. Plan ahead and make the most of the wide range of shops, bars and restaurants and facilities that are on offer.

  View our terminal guide

• Shopping

  Start your airport shopping early. Browse from thousand of products at great prices, reserve online and collect in-store at the airport.

  Place an online order of £20 or more to collect at the airport, and receive two FastTrack tickets.

  Start shopping