Pick Up & Drop Off
Where to park if you’re picking up or dropping off
Pre-book Pick Up & Drop Off
Save time and book your parking in advance.
Dropping Off or Picking Up
There are different options for dropping off or picking someone up from London Stansted. We have options at our Short Stay car parks, or a free alternative at our Mid Stay car park. You can either pick up or drop off at both locations. We also have an Express Set Down option for quick drop-offs.
You can make a payment at any of the automatic ticket machines in and around the terminal building. Alternatively, using the ticket received at the barrier on entrance, insert your ticket into the barrier followed by a credit/debit card upon departure. Your payment card will be debited the correct amount and a receipt offered.
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Pick Up & Drop Off Options
Express Set Down
Short Stay
Mid Stay
Express Set Down
Drop off only
This option is most suitable for a quick drop off for loved ones or friends. It is the most convenient option for passengers, with check-in just minutes away.
Up to 15 mins | £7.00 |
Over 15 mins | £25.00 |
Payment can be made via card*. Vehicles must not be left unattended. Unattended vehicles may be towed and will incur a towing fee.
There will be a £20 charge for re-entering within 30 minutes of first entering the car park.
Direction
Short Stay Car Parks (Orange, Green & Blue)
Pick up or drop off
Follow signs for 'Short Stay Car Park'
You can pick up or drop off in the Orange, Green & Blue Short Stay car parks. This is ideal if you want to accompany passengers or head into the terminal to meet someone.
Up to 30 minutes | £10.00 |
Up to 1 hour | £18.00 |
Up to 2 hours | £22.00 |
Up to 4 hours | £35.00 |
Directions
Mid Stay Car Park
Pick up or drop off
We have a free pick up or drop off option at our Mid Stay car park. This car park is free for up to 60 minutes.
Up to 60 minutes | Free |
Next hour | £5.00 |
After 2 hours | Day rate |
After your first free 60 minutes, you will be charged £5 for the second hour. Any time exceeding, you will be charged a day rate. Details of this can be found on our Turn Up & Park page.
There will be a £30 charge for re-entering within 1 hour of first entering the car park.
Directions
Car park upgrade - Our Express Set Down facility will be temporarily closed from 20:00 to 02:00, from November 13th to 18th inclusive. Throughout this period, customer drop off will be rerouted to Short Stay Orange.
There will be plenty of signage to guide you to the temporary drop off facility, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Cashless Payments
* We're excited to announce that starting November 8th we'll start a six-month programme to upgrade our car park technology, including a transition to a completely cashless system for Express Set Down. See our handy video to learn more.
With our new cashless Express Set Down system. we’re making things super easy for you. No more dealing with physical cash or searching for change at the barrier. You can simply use your credit or debit card or even your mobile phone to pay. Just a quick tap, scan or wipe, and you’re good to go!
Please be assured that our teams are available to assist you. Please speak with a member of our car park team at the barrier for assistance.
For any times exceeding 4 hours, please see our Turn Up & Park page for more details.
Express Set Down Discount Scheme
This scheme is open to all residents living within a 10 mile radius of Stansted Airport.
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