Holidays from Stansted 2025/2026

Find Holidays from London Stansted

Are you looking for cheap holidays from Stansted Airport? No matter what type of holiday you want, you can fly to numerous overseas destinations. Fly direct to numerous popular holiday destinations Portugal, Greek Islands, the Canary Islands, Cyprus and the Balearic Islands. Take a European city break to beautiful places like Rome, Krakow, Amsterdam and Prague.

The options for overseas travel from the Airport are endless and with great links to London city, it makes getting your holiday off to a great start simple. Find your perfect holiday now! Don’t forget to visit our cheap holidays website regularly. When we find a great travel deal, we will post it. Don’t miss out on that mega cheap holiday deal!

We are often asked how we find bargain holidays. Well travel doesn't need to be expensive and huge savings can be made. To find cheap holiday packages from Stansted follow our suggestions.

Find Cheap Stansted Holiday Packages

Book Early - The old saying - "the early bird catches the worm" couldn't be more true when it comes to searching for holiday deals from Stansted airport. Normally, the earlier you book your holiday, the cheaper it will be. As more flights and rooms get booked, the prices of package holidays tends to rise. Booking early can also mean you pay a deposit to secure your holiday, giving you longer to pay it off.

Be Flexible on Dates - Travel in the peak summer months can be much more expensive than off season. By avoiding peak periods and searching for deals in the off season, you will find the cheapest holidays from Stansted for sure. Often being flexible with your departure dates by 3 or 4 days can have a huge impact on the price.

Be Flexible on the number of Nights - When we search for cheap holidays from Stansted, we look for price differences as we adjust the number of nights. For example, quite often it's possible to have an extra night or two for not much more than the 7 night price. Being flexible is key to finding bargain holidays from London Stansted.

Don't ignore the Board Basis - Our bonus tip is don't ignore the board basis. Sometimes the difference between breakfast only and Half Board, isn't much. Also consider all inclusive holidays from Stansted which would mean that you don't need to budget for meals and drinks.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHEN TRAVELLING FROM STANSTED

What are the most popular destinations from Stansted?
There are a huge selection of holiday destinations to choose from. Ryanair and Easyjet both operate a number of popular services.

In the Balearic Islands, you can holiday in Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

In the Canary Islands, there are flights to Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

In Spain you can travel to the following areas Costa Brava, Andalucia, Madrid, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Dorada, Costa del la Luz, Valencia and Costa de Azahar.

In the Greek Islands, you can find holiday deals to Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu, Zante, Kos, Kefalonia, Skiathos and Lefkas.

If planning a holiday to Italy, there are flights to the following regions, Sicily, Venetian Riviera, Lombardy, Neapolitan Riviera, Tuscany, Sardinia, Puglia and Lake Garda.

With plenty of options for holidays from Stansted, other popular destinations include Turkey, Malta, the Algarve and Tunisia.

What are the transport links to and from the airport?
By Bus -  The Air Bus Express service A21 runs from Stansted to Liverpool Street.

National Express have a number of services. Service A6 - to Golders Green, Finchley Road, St John's Wood, Baker Street, Marble Arch and London Victoria. Service A8 -  to Stratford, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green. Service A9 - to London Stratford, direct service to London Stratford.

First Essex run the following services-

Service X10 - to Basildon, calling at Barnston, Chelmsford, Runwell, Wickford Broadway, Eastmayne and Basildon.

Service X30 - to Southend, calling at Barnston Church School, Chelmsford, Rayleigh Rail Station, Eastwood Rise, Eastwood Kent Elms Corner, Prittlewell Bell, Southend Victoria Centre and Southend Travel Centre.

Service X20 - to Colchester, calling at Great Dunmow, Braintree, and Coggleshall.

By Taxi - Street Cars Taxis is the official taxi partner. Their desk is in the international arrivals hall. Bookings can be made by calling 01279 211 111.

By Car - The airport is situated off the M11 motorway. If travelling from the London direction exit at junction 8a or if travelling from the direction of Cambridge exit at junction 8. Then follow the signs.

By Train - The Stansted Express is the fastest way to travel between the airport and London Liverpool Street. The service departs every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. The journey time is 48 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.

What are the parking options?
There are five official parking options. These include Short Stay, Mid Stay, Long Stay, Meet and Greet and JetParks. You can search through the parking options on the parking page of Stansted Aiport's website.

Are there really any cheap holidays from Stansted?
Yes, cheap Stansted holiday packages are available. Both budget airlines, Ryanair and Easyjet, operate from STN. Booking the flights through budget airlines will normally save you on the cost of your travels.

No matter what holiday type you want there is a flight to suit. Whether it's a European city break, an all inclusive holiday or even just a last minute deal, holidays are easy to find.

How early should I arrive for my flight?
In general, it is recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. This gives you enough time to check in and drop luggage off, pass through security and to relax in the departures are and enjoy the shops and cafes.

Are there restaurants in the airport?
Yes, the current restaurants are Burger King, Burnells Bar, The Camden Bar and Kitchen, Harris and Hoole, itsu, The Windmill, Leon, The Perch, Pret, Terracotta and Tortilla.

So, booking holidays from London Stansted airport couldn't be easier! The presence of Easyjet and Ryanair keep prices low, making bargain deal hunting easy.