Stansted Arrival Alerts
Get a text when their Ryanair or EasyJet flight lands at STN.
Get a text when they land at STNAirport Code
STN
Passengers/Year
28 million
Terminals
Single terminal
Exit Time
20-30 minutes after landing
About
Arriving at London Stansted Airport
Stansted is Ryanair's biggest UK base and a major EasyJet hub. The airport has a single terminal but long walking distances.
Most Stansted flights use remote stands, meaning a bus transfer after landing. Add 5-10 minutes for this before reaching the terminal.
The walk from arrivals to the train station or car parks is substantial. Budget 20-30 minutes from "landed" to actually meeting someone outside.
Stansted Express runs to Liverpool Street (47 minutes). For pickup by car, the mid stay car park is closest. The free drop-off zone is a 15-minute walk from the terminal.
Budget carrier schedules can shift more than legacy airlines. Delay alerts are useful for Stansted flights.
Pickup tip
Free drop-off zone is 15 minutes walk from terminal. Use mid stay for convenience.
How it works
Track STN arrivals.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number for the arrival to STN.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and text you when they touch down at London Stansted Airport.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How do I know when a flight lands at Stansted?
Enter the flight number into SkyText. You'll get a text when the flight lands.
Why does Stansted take longer from landing to exit?
Many flights use remote stands (bus transfer) and the terminal has long walking distances.
Which airlines fly to Stansted?
Mainly Ryanair and EasyJet, plus Jet2 and other budget carriers.
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