Is Stansted Airport big?


Is Stansted Airport big? It is the only major London airport with significant runway capacity and offers a European route network which is unrivalled in the UK, providing London with more visitors from Europe than any other airport.


Is Stansted a small airport?

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.


Is Stansted Airport very big?

It is the only major London airport with significant runway capacity and offers a European route network which is unrivalled in the UK, providing London with more visitors from Europe than any other airport.


Is Stansted open all night?

London Stansted Airport is now open 24/7, with early morning flights scheduled as usual.


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.


Does Ryanair only fly from Terminal 1?

Dublin Airport has 2 terminals but you can check-in, bag-drop and get all Ryanair flights from terminal 1. Passengers can choose from Standard fares, Plus and Flexi Plus, depending on what add-ons you would like to include in your ticket. These include priority boarding, reserved seats and extra baggage.


Can you take sandwiches through airport security UK?

Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays.


Is it better to fly into Gatwick or Stansted?

Gatwick can be quicker to get to from London compared with Stansted. Where are you staying, one block off Holborn can mean anywhere in a large area. Gatwick is a much larger airport and maybe is more expensive to get to and further away. Security isn't really any different at either airport.


Do I need to print my boarding pass?

Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.


How early do I need to be at Stansted for Ryanair?

How early do I need to be at Stansted for Ryanair? The Ryanair Bag Drop desks open two hours before your scheduled departure time and close 40 minutes before your flight time. Ryanair recommends you arrive at your boarding gate at least 30 minutes before your flight.