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London Stansted Airport (STN) Airport Guide

Compare cheap flights to London Stansted Airport (STN) and discount flights from STN. Current August 2026 airport information for London, United Kingdom.

Updated August 2026
IATA codeSTN
ICAO codeEGSS
ServesLondon
Current statusScheduled passenger airport
Airline boarding pass and flight travel
STN Airport Guide
Current airport information

About London Stansted Airport (STN)

London Stansted Airport is a commercial airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is STN and its ICAO code is EGSS. This page was rebuilt for August 2026 using current airport-code and operating-status data rather than carrying forward old traffic totals, route counts or terminal details.

Independent airport guide. DiscountFlights.com is not the airport operator and is not affiliated with the airport authority or airlines referenced on this page. Airport facilities, airline schedules, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change; verify time-sensitive details with the operating airline and airport before travel.
Arrivals & airfare

Cheap flights to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Search flights to London Stansted Airport using airport code STN. Comparing nearby dates, departure airports and connection points can reveal different fare and schedule combinations. Before paying, confirm that the itinerary arrives at STN, especially in cities with more than one commercial airport.

Compare the full itinerary—not just the first fare shown. Baggage, seat selection, connection time, airport transfer requirements and the operating carrier can change the real value of a ticket.

Departures & airfare

Discount flights from London Stansted Airport (STN)

Use STN as the departure airport when comparing discount flights from London Stansted Airport. Flexible dates and different departure times may show different airline combinations or fare families.

For connecting itineraries, verify whether every segment is on one protected ticket. If the trip uses separate tickets or changes airports, allow enough time for baggage collection, immigration where applicable and ground transport.

Airport code guide

London Stansted Airport IATA code: STN

The IATA airport code for London Stansted Airport is STN. Its ICAO code is EGSS. Use the IATA code when checking airfare searches, tickets, baggage tags and many airline reservation systems.

IATA STNICAO EGSSUnited Kingdom
Airline cross-reference

Airlines with major hub, base or network operations at STN

London Stansted Airport is strongly associated with the airline profiles below through hub, base or significant network operations. This is intentionally not presented as a complete live airline list, because airport schedules change by season.

For live service on your exact date, use the flight search above and confirm the operating carrier shown on the itinerary.

Booking checks

How to compare flights using airport code STN

Search the exact airport code when the city has multiple airports, then compare the final itinerary carefully. A lower fare can come with a less convenient airport, longer ground transfer, tighter connection or different baggage rules.

After choosing a flight, confirm the airport code on every segment, the operating airline, terminal information close to departure, and whether baggage is checked through on connecting itineraries.

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Airport FAQ

STN airport questions

The IATA code is STN.
Use STN as the destination in the flight search above, compare dates and itineraries, then verify the operating airline and airport on the final booking page.
Yes. Enter STN as the departure airport and compare current schedules, fare families and total trip conditions.
No. Airlines, routes, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change. Re-check your airline record and airport information before departure.