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Connecting Flights

A family, including two children, climbs airplane stairs, carrying luggage and boarding passes, under a clear blue sky.

Connecting Flights

How to make your transfer at London Stansted Airport quickly and easily for connecting flights

Flight Transfers

We make connecting flights at London Stansted trouble-free. Allow plenty of time between flights, especially if your baggage isn't checked through to your final destination.

Passport Control and Immigration

All passengers arriving on international flights must pass through Passport Control, whether connecting domestically or internationally. Ensure you have valid documentation for UK entry. Passengers connecting from UK domestic to international flights will also pass through immigration control.

Overnight stopovers at Stansted

If you're stopping over, exit through passport control, baggage reclaim, and customs, then check in for your onward flight. The terminal has no overnight sleeping facilities, but hotels next to the airport offer courtesy transport. Book a Stansted Airport hotel with us for convenient accommodation.

Connecting FAQs

Do I need to collect my baggage at Stansted?

Your baggage may be checked through to your final destination, but confirm this with your airline as not all carriers offer this service. If your baggage isn't through-checked, collect your cases from baggage reclaim in arrivals and check them in again for your connecting flight.

Where do I get my boarding card?

You'll usually receive all boarding cards at your original departure airport. If you haven't been issued a boarding card for your connecting flight, contact your airline for assistance.

What is my minimum connection time?

Minimum connection times vary depending on your airline and route. Confirm the required connection time with your airline before booking.

What should I do if my flight into Stansted is delayed?

If you're delayed and likely to miss your connecting flight, go to your airline desk on arrival. Your airline representative will advise you of your options.

Who can I ask for help?

For general enquiries, please visit the airport information desk. If the desk is closed, or if your question relates specifically to your flight, kindly contact your airline representative directly.
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