Using Uber at London Stansted Airport

Traveling to and from a large airport like London Stansted Airport (STN) can be frustrating for the even the most experienced jet-setter. More than 22 million passengers pass through STN every year, and that’s likely to increase over the next few years as a £80m revamp transforms the airport. Transit times into London vary from just over an hour to more than two, depending on traffic. With that in mind, here are some excellent tips and resources to help you get in and out of STN:

Resources for London Stansted Airport

• Uber Airport Pages: Our dedicated airport page offers all the information needed about requesting an Uber at STN, as well as other helpful details.
• Busy Times: This airport is particularly busy from May until August, although passenger numbers are rising year-round.
• Wait Times: Before you leave for the airport, review live security wait times so you can plan better.
• Pickup/Drop-off: STN has just one terminal. If you’re being dropped off here, you’ll arrive at the departures forecourt. If you’re being picked up, wait in the international arrivals concourse just inside the terminal where your Uber will meet you.
• News: The official STN Twitter feed is a great resource for up-to-the-minute airport news.
• Security Guidelines: The recent renovation of STN has streamlined baggage and security procedures but you should still expect it to take at least 30 minutes. To avoid any unexpected hitches, check the airport’s security guidelines.

Destinations around London

There’s a huge variety of fun and exciting things to do in London, so consider taking Uber to one of these places:

• Brixton: This neighbourhood is one of London’s most creatively rich areas. The birthplace of David Bowie, it’s long been the heart of the city’s West Indian community, and more recently has become a foodie’s paradise with a number of excellent but reasonably-priced restaurants and food stalls opening. Don’t miss The Indoor Market, which is full of great places to eat, or Nanban, a superb Japanese Ramen restaurant.
• South Kensington: You can find three of the best museums in the western world in Kensington: the Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and they’re all free to enter. This affluent west-London district is also home to a large French community, based around a French-speaking school and theInstitut Français, which hosts French courses, film screenings, special events, and more.
• Soho: If you like music, magazines, food, pubs, coffee or theatre, then head for Soho. Situated slap-bang in the middle of town, it’s been tidied up a bit over the past few years but there’s still plenty to entice the committed pleasure seeker. There are a number of record shops on Berwick Street, and Sounds of the Universe on Broadwick Street is excellent too.
• Stratford: This once care-worn district has been reborn since hosting the Olympics in 2012. Many of the venues are still around (the athletics stadium is now used by West Ham United football club) and there’s a huge shopping centre, where you can buy pretty much anything you want. For drinks, head to Tap East, where you can admire the shiny brewing equipment as you sip your beer.

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