Location
Essex, north-east of London
OnPark airport guide
London Stansted Airport Parking
Stansted is a major London-area airport. Plan your parking and terminal arrival using current airport information; check OnPark search for airports that can be booked now.
OnPark bookings are not currently available for London Stansted Airport. This guide is for trip planning; search airports currently available to book.
London Stansted Airport at a glance
Passenger traffic
More than 30 million passengers travelled through London Stansted in 2025, its busiest year on record. Airport information.
Terminal layout
Stansted has one main passenger terminal. Follow your airline's departure guidance and the airport's signs.
Airport parking options
Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet describe different ways to park. They are not a promise that OnPark sells every product at this airport. Available products appear only when you search a currently enabled airport and your travel dates.
Park & Ride
Park away from the terminal and follow the onward-travel arrangements in your specific booking. Transport and any extra charges vary by location.
How Park & Ride worksSelf Park
Park your own vehicle. You normally keep your keys unless the particular booking says otherwise; check onward airport access.
How Self Park worksMeet & Greet
Follow the booked vehicle-handover instructions. The meeting point and any terminal access charges depend on the product and airport.
How Meet & Greet worksLondon Stansted Airport terminal guide
Stansted has one main passenger terminal. Follow your airline's departure guidance and the airport's signs. Check your airline, flight and any parking confirmation before setting off.
Single passenger terminal
There are no numbered passenger terminals to choose between. Check the airport's current check-in and security guidance before departure.
Driving to London Stansted Airport
Main access roads
M11 Junction 8a from London or Junction 8 from Cambridge, then airport signs
The airport lists CM24 1RW as a general sat-nav postcode. Parking facilities may use different addresses; follow the directions for the specific facility you use.
Plan your route
CM24 1RW (general airport postcode)
Check live traffic, airport signs and the exact address for the parking or drop-off facility you plan to use. Do not rely on a fixed road journey time.
London Stansted Airport drop-off and pick-up charges
Airport-operated facilities
Stansted's Short Stay Green and Blue car parks currently list £13 for up to 30 minutes, £21 for up to one hour, £25 for up to two hours and £38 for up to four hours.
- These are Short Stay examples, not the separate Express Set Down tariff.
- The airport also operates other pick-up and drop-off options; read the signs before entering.
Stansted currently offers free drop-off at its Mid Stay car park with a shuttle to the terminal.
These charges are set by the airport operator and can change. They are separate from OnPark parking charges unless your specific booking explicitly includes an airport access charge. Check London Stansted Airport's current tariff before travel.
Flights and busy travel periods
London Stansted Airport passenger traffic
More than 30 million passengers travelled through London Stansted in 2025, its busiest year on record.
Main airlines
Ryanair and Jet2 are prominent Stansted operators. Check the airline and airport's current flight information for your journey.
Airlines and terminal assignments can change. Check your airline and airport information before travel.
When is London Stansted Airport busiest?
Summer, school holidays, bank holidays and Christmas/New Year can be busy. The airport reported several days above 100,000 passengers in 2025.
Traffic and congestion advice
Check live M11 and airport-access conditions before driving and allow time for the terminal and any parking transfer.
Hotels near London Stansted Airport
Consider airport-perimeter hotels or accommodation in nearby Essex towns for an early flight. Confirm any hotel shuttle, timing and cost directly. Hotel availability, transfer services and prices can change. OnPark does not operate or endorse these hotels.
Choosing parking for your trip
Longer trips may suit an available Park & Ride or Self Park option; vehicle handover may appeal when travelling with more luggage. Check live availability first. Available parking products are shown when you search your travel dates at an enabled airport.
Before driving to London Stansted Airport
- Confirm your flight, airline, terminal and check-in guidance.
- Check your parking or handover address and instructions if you have booked.
- Review the airport operator's current drop-off tariff and payment method.
- Check live road conditions and allow time for parking, onward travel and security.
- If your return flight changes, follow your booking's collection guidance and contact OnPark where needed.
London Stansted Airport parking FAQs
Can I book OnPark parking at London Stansted Airport?
OnPark bookings are not currently available for London Stansted Airport. This guide can help you plan, but the booking search shows only airports and products that are enabled.
Which terminal does London Stansted Airport use?
Stansted has one main passenger terminal. Follow your airline's departure guidance and the airport's signs. Check your airline and flight details before travel.
How do I drive to London Stansted Airport?
M11 Junction 8a from London or Junction 8 from Cambridge, then airport signs. The airport lists CM24 1RW as a general sat-nav postcode. Parking facilities may use different addresses; follow the directions for the specific facility you use.
What are the drop-off charges at London Stansted Airport?
Stansted's Short Stay Green and Blue car parks currently list £13 for up to 30 minutes, £21 for up to one hour, £25 for up to two hours and £38 for up to four hours. These airport-operated charges can change and are separate from OnPark parking charges. Check the airport's current tariff before travel.
Which airlines use London Stansted Airport?
Ryanair and Jet2 are prominent Stansted operators. Check the airline and airport's current flight information for your journey. Airline services and terminal assignments can change.
When is London Stansted Airport busiest?
Summer, school holidays, bank holidays and Christmas/New Year can be busy. The airport reported several days above 100,000 passengers in 2025. Check live M11 and airport-access conditions before driving and allow time for the terminal and any parking transfer.
Are there hotels near London Stansted Airport?
Consider airport-perimeter hotels or accommodation in nearby Essex towns for an early flight. Confirm any hotel shuttle, timing and cost directly. Hotel availability, transfers and prices can change.
How do Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet work near London Stansted Airport?
Park & Ride involves parking away from the terminal and following onward-travel arrangements. With Self Park you normally park and keep your keys unless your booking says otherwise. Meet & Greet uses a booked vehicle handover point. OnPark availability depends on airport and travel dates.
What if my flight at London Stansted Airport is delayed?
Follow the collection instructions in your parking booking and contact the provider if your return time changes. Additional parking charges may apply beyond the booked period.
Plan your airport parking
London Stansted Airport is not currently available to book with OnPark. Explore airports that are available now.