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Turn Up & Park at London Stansted Airport
If you haven’t booked a parking space, you can still get London Stansted Airport parking on the day – find out more
What is Turn Up & Park?
If you haven’t pre-booked your parking, there are Turn Up & Park options at London Stansted Airport. But with limited availability and higher prices, we can’t guarantee you’ll always find a space...
That’s why we strongly recommend that you book your parking in advance to get the best price – especially during peak periods, such as the summer holidays, when it gets even busier.
Booking is quick and easy. Click the button below, enter a couple of travel details, and we’ll recommend the best London Stansted Airport car park for your trip.
Please note: If you’re looking to pick someone up or drop them off, please visit our Pick Up & Drop Off page.
Be confident your vehicle is safe and secure
All of the official London Stansted Airport car parks have been awarded the prestigious Park Mark. So you can be confident your car is safe and secure while you’re away.
Where are the Turn Up & Park car parks located?
There are four parking options for Turn Up & Park at London Stansted Airport:
Short Stay Blue, Green and Orange car parks
Mid Stay car park
If you find a parking space, you can pay at any of the automatic ticket machines in and around the terminal building. Alternatively, take a ticket from the barrier when you enter, and you’ll be charged when you leave.
Remember: Turn Up & Park spaces are extremely limited, so we strongly recommend you book your parking space in advance – it just takes a couple of minutes.
Turn Up & Park prices
Car park | Price* |
|---|---|
Short Stay (Blue, Green & Orange) | £67.00 |
Mid Stay | £45.00 |
*These prices are for a 24-hour period. Every 24-hour period thereafter will be charged at the same rate. |
Book your parking space in advance
To get the best deals, click the button below, enter a couple of details, and we’ll suggest the best advance booking parking options for you.
Directions to the Turn Up & Park car parks
Mid Stay
Short Stay Blue
Short Stay Green
Short Stay Orange
Mid Stay
Postcode: CM24 1PZ
Directions from the M11
Use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction or Junction 8 from Cambridge / The North
Follow signs for London Stansted Airport
At Bassingbourn roundabout take the third exit, following signs to the Mid Stay car park
At the next roundabout, take the first exit, and the Mid Stay car park is situated immediately in front of you
Short Stay Blue
Postcode: CM24 1PP
Directions from the M11
Use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction, or Junction 8 from Cambridge / The North
Follow signs for London Stansted Airport
At Bassingbourn roundabout take the second exit
At the next roundabout, take the third exit, following the signs for Short Stay car parks
Short Stay Green
Postcode: CM24 1QW
Directions from the M11
Use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction, or Junction 8 from Cambridge / The North
Follow signs for London Stansted Airport
At Bassingbourn roundabout take the second exit
At the next roundabout, take the third exit, following the signs for Short Stay car parks
Short Stay Orange
Postcode: CM24 1QW
Directions from the M11
Use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction, or Junction 8 from Cambridge / The North
Follow signs for London Stansted Airport
At Bassingbourn roundabout take the second exit
At the next roundabout, take the third exit, following the signs for Short Stay car parks
Picking up or dropping off?
If you’re picking someone up or dropping them off at London Stansted Airport, you can also use the Turn Up & Park car parks. Areas are available at all of our Short Stay car parks or our Mid Stay car park.
We also have an Express Set Down option for quick drop-offs.
However, because spaces are so limited, we recommend that you use our dedicated Pick Up & Drop Off areas at each terminal instead. Click the button below to find out more.
3 benefits of booking official London Stansted Airport parking
Book official parking directly with London Stansted AIrport and save:
Money: Just enter a couple of details and our system suggests the best price for your requirements.
Time: Our easy-to-use online booking system lets you book your parking in minutes.
Stress: With advance booking, you’ll always find a space, giving you total peace of mind.
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