STN
London Stansted Airport
London · United KingdomICAO EGSS
London Stansted Airport (STN) is an airport serving London, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 51° 53' 6.0" N, 0° 14' 6.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. With 153 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
153
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
348/ 106m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
STN
ICAO Code
EGSS
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
348 ft
Local Time
05:48 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.8850°
Longitude:0.2350°
Popular Routes from STN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 860 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 353 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,736 mi | 3h 57m | medium-haul | 436 kg | View |
| IBZ | Ibiza, Spain | 900 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 369 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,861 mi | 4h 11m | medium-haul | 467 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,076 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 270 kg | View |
| DLM | Dalaman, Turkey | 1,743 mi | 3h 58m | medium-haul | 438 kg | View |
| FAO | Faro, Portugal | 1,102 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 277 kg | View |
| FUE | Fuerteventura, Spain | 1,773 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 445 kg | View |
| KGS | Kos, Greece | 1,674 mi | 3h 50m | medium-haul | 420 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 1,840 mi | 4h 9m | medium-haul | 462 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at STN
9 active airlines serving London Stansted Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Moldova
9UMoldova
Aurigny Air Services
GRUnited Kingdom
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Germanwings
4UGermany
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Ryanair
FRIreland
Transavia France
TOFrance
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to London Stansted Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | LCY | London | United Kingdom | 44 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | London | United Kingdom | 42 km |
| Southend Airport | SEN | Southend | United Kingdom | 47 km |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | London | United Kingdom | 67 km |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | London | United Kingdom | 87 km |
| Norwich International Airport | NWI | Norwich | United Kingdom | 113 km |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Humberside | United Kingdom | 192 km |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Golouchestershire | United Kingdom | 165 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 53' 6.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 0° 14' 6.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.884998
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 0.235000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:48 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 348 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 106 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for London Stansted Airport?
The IATA code for London Stansted Airport is STN, and its ICAO code is EGSS. The airport is located in London, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from STN?
There are 153 direct destinations available from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from STN?
There are 9 airlines operating from STN, including Air Berlin, Air Moldova, Aurigny Air Services, Flybe, Germanwings, and more.
What timezone is London Stansted Airport in?
London Stansted Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of London Stansted Airport?
London Stansted Airport sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level.
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