Is 2 hours enough in Stansted?

Always follow your airline's guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight. As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time. Worried about queues? FastTrack will help you get through security faster.



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The general guideline on how early to get to the airport for a domestic flight is 2 hours. However, those traveling at a very busy time of year or out of a large airport might want to allow more time.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.

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The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

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The fast track service, which was initially introduced when the Business Plus product was launched in August 2014, allows passengers to skip the queues at airport security at participating airports. The Business Plus product is aimed at the 27% of Ryanair customers who travel on business.

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There is only one terminal at Stansted Airport. It is a single-level passenger terminal building, making it very easy to navigate. Before check-in, there are toilets, a few shops, and cafes, and a left luggage and bag-wrap facility. There are ATMs and a currency exchange desk and toilets.

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London Stansted is a small airport situated 34 miles from the city itself. This means that if you are traveling to or from London, then you need to consider your travel connections carefully.

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