Car Hire Stanstead Airport - Mini guide to Stanstead Airport

London Stanstead Airport serves approximately 40 airlines, supporting 14 million travellers from over a hundred locations around the world. The airport is an especially important air hub for London and the Midlands, and is used primarily for European destinations.

Stanstead Airport provides services for several budget airlines, and is spacious and less crowded than the larger Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Additionally, it is more convenient for North London residents, and the inter-terminal monorail and smaller size make connections simple. One level of the terminal building houses both arrivals and departures.

Passengers travelling through the airport, as well as the general public will find a good range of shopping and conveniences. Inside the departures hall are several good duty-free shops where you can make purchases after presenting your boarding card. Be aware though, that duty-free concessions are not available when flying within the EU. Well known retailers at Stanstead include Boots (pharmacy), HMV (music) and the Tie Rack, among others. Additionally, there are two bars and a few buffet-style restaurants in the departures hall, as well as food services in arrivals hall, which are also open to the public.

London Stanstead Airport has good passenger amenities, including a left luggage facility situated close to the ATMs (£4 per 24 hours pro-rata for each item). This office also deals with lost property in the terminal and terminating flights. There are several exchange bureaux and ATMs at the airport for your convenience. Stanstead meets the stipulated requirements for use by people with special physical needs, in accordance with EU directives.