Stansted Meet & Greet vs Park & Ride: Complete Guide

About Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport in Essex has a single passenger terminal used by all airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and TUI. Sitting off the M11 at Junction 8, it's around 40 miles northeast of London, with the Stansted Express rail station beside the terminal.

Meet & Greet at Stansted

Meet & Greet drivers meet you directly at the terminal departures drop-off, right outside the doors. This is especially useful given the walk from the public car parks to the check-in hall, saving you time at the start of your trip.

Park & Ride at Stansted

Off-airport Park & Ride compounds run frequent shuttle services to the Stansted terminal, typically every 10-20 minutes. Allow a little extra time for the transfer compared to Meet & Greet, especially during peak hours.

Getting to Stansted

Stansted is reached via the M11 (Junction 8), with clear signage directing you to the Short Stay, Mid Stay and Long Stay car parks. Satnav postcode CM24 1QW will take you towards the terminal forecourt.

Allow extra journey time during peak travel periods (early morning and Friday evenings), as the approach roads to Stansted can get busy.

Booking tips for Stansted

Select your parking product carefully when booking, so your Meet & Greet driver or Park & Ride shuttle service is briefed on the correct drop-off and pickup points - with a single terminal, every operator serves the same forecourt, keeping things simple.