On-Airport
Park within the airport perimeter, walking distance from the terminal.
- Convenience
- Walk to terminal
- Your keys
- Keep your keys
- Best for
- Short stays and travellers who want the quickest journey from car to check-in.
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Stansted Airport Parking
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Is your next flight leaving from Stansted Airport? If you’re planning on driving there, you might be wondering what options there are for airport parking. That’s where Sky Parking Services comes in! Using our search tool, you can find and book airport parking at Stansted from a variety of service providers, who all offer safe and secure parking for your car at prices to suit your budget.
We currently have 5 car parking options available at Stansted Airport, which includes meet and greet, park and ride and on-site services.
Compare prices for all the best providers for Stansted parking options. You can get great deals and discounts with a variety of secure parking available. Pre-book your parking now and see how much you could save!
Meet and Greet Stansted Airport
Meet and greet is one of the most popular parking options, as the hassle of searching for a space is taken care of by the car park operator. Just simply drive to the drop off point at the Terminal and an operator will then inspect your car and take your keys. Upon your return, the car will be waiting for you as you leave the terminal.
Meet and greet is a particularly good option if you are traveling with your family and have a lot of luggage, as all the stress of getting on transfer buses or walking to the terminal from the car park are removed, leaving you to check-in completely stress-free.
Long stay car park Stansted
If you’re going on a longer vacation (lucky you!) Stansted Airport’s long stay car park is a great option for a safe place to park your car while you’re enjoying your break. The car park is around 15 minutes away from the airport by shuttle bus transfer and offers fully secure parking. The buses run every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. With 24/7 access, regular patrols and CCTV you can have peace of mind that your car is being kept safe and secure while you’re on holiday.
Stansted parking short stay
The short stay car park at Stansted Airport is located right next to the terminal and again offers safe and secure parking. The car park has 4 zones and they are from a 1-10 minute walk away from the terminal. Booking in advance means that when you arrive at the car park cameras will automatically capture your number plate and raise the barrier for you to enter the car park, plus booking in advance means that you’ll pay less too!
Stansted park and ride
A park and ride service is supplied as part of the long stay parking facilities at Stansted Airport. The transfer bus operates between the car park and the terminal. Using the park and ride service is easy too, you simply park your car, head to one of the bus stops and the shuttle bus will arrive every 15 mins. The time to get to the terminal on the shuttle bus is around 15 minutes too.
Valet parking Stansted
Valet, or meet and greet, parking is a great option if you’re looking for a speedy parking process. The process is straightforward and includes being met directly at the airport terminal. An operator will assess the car before you hand over your keys, they will then drive it to a secure car park for you which leaves you free to go straight to the check-in desk. This is a great way to start your holiday with minimal stress!
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Directions
Stansted Airport is located roughly 35 miles north of central London, with the M11 situated close by. It’s motorway links make it easily accessible from London and the South East, Cambridge and the Midlands. If you’re using a sat nav enter the postcode CM24 1RW and look out for signs to the airport.
Lounges
Stansted Airport is quickly becoming a busy travel hub, especially with a number of budget flights now leaving from the airport daily. If you’d rather avoid the busy terminal while you are there, why not book an airport lounge pass for your next visit? Just like our parking offers, we have great deals on airport lounge passes too, including lounges at Stansted. Airport lounges are the perfect place to enjoy a bit of luxury, or just catching up on emails or your favourite book. Not sure if an airport lounge is for you?
What are the Stansted Airport parking options?
3 ways to park at Stansted Airport — compare the trade-offs and pick what fits your trip.
Park & Ride
Drive to a secure car park nearby and take a short shuttle transfer to the terminal.
- Convenience
- 5–15 min transfer
- Your keys
- Keep your keys (most operators)
- Best for
- Longer holidays and travellers looking for the lowest daily rate.
Meet & Greet
Hand your car to a uniformed driver right outside the terminal — they park it for you.
- Convenience
- No transfer required
- Your keys
- Hand keys over
- Best for
- Families, business travellers, anyone short on time or with lots of luggage.
How to save money on Stansted Airport parking
A few simple steps that almost always lower the price you pay.
- 1
Book a few weeks ahead
Most car parks reserve their best rates for early bookings, with last-minute prices often 20–30% higher for the same dates.
- 2
Match the option to your stay length
Park & Ride usually offers the lowest daily rate for week-plus trips; Meet & Greet can work out cheaper for quick weekend breaks.
- 3
Look beyond the closest car park
On-airport sites are often the most expensive — a 5–10 minute shuttle from an off-airport operator can cut the daily rate in half for the same stay.
- 4
Sign up before you book
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- 5
Don't skip the flexible option
The small upgrade in price keeps your money safe if dates change, you cancel, or your flight gets pulled.
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Directions to Stansted Airport
Planning your route in advance saves time on the day.
Stansted Airport is located 30 miles north-east of central London. The airport is accessible via the M11 (Junction 8). The Stansted Express runs direct from London Liverpool Street.
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Stansted Airport parking FAQs
Everything you need to know before booking parking at Stansted Airport.
How do I drive to Stansted Airport?
Stansted Airport is located 30 miles north-east of central London. The airport is accessible via the M11 (Junction 8). The Stansted Express runs direct from London Liverpool Street. The main routes in are M11.
What's the sat-nav postcode for Stansted Airport?
Use postcode CM24 1QU to navigate to Stansted Airport.