How do I avoid parking charges at Stansted Airport?

For example at Liverpool Airport, charges can be avoided by using the “drop-off two” car park, which is roughly a 10-minute walk from the terminal. Parking here is free for 40 minutes. At Stansted, you can park free for up to one hour in its mid-stay car park. Just follow the signs for ‘free set down’.

Does Stansted have free parking?

Free Facility If you’re planning on staying for longer than the allocated free period, Stansted Airport parking prices are best when pre-booked.

Is Stansted Airport in the congestion zone?

Stansted Airport is located 40 miles outside of Central London, you may have to pay for a congestion charge. The congestion charge is £11.50 for driving in the congestion zone between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Can I arrive early for airport parking Stansted?

You can arrive in the car park up to 6 hours earlier and leave up to 6 hours later without incurring a charge. Please note, if you have booked Security FastTrack, Passport Control FastTrack or a lounge with your car park booking then your original booking time will still apply to those products.

How long can you stay in short stay car park Stansted?

Short stay parking available at Stansted airport has no minimum stay length. Typically, short stay parking is for an average of 3-5 days and is always better pre-booked to guarantee you a space.

How long before a flight should I be at the airport?

Normally, you will need to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time if you have baggage to check-in for an international flight. If you are not checking bags or flying domestically, you must arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Do I pay congestion charge if my car is parked?

The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

Do I need to pay ULEZ on Sunday?

We prefer that your vehicle meets the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards so you don’t need to pay the charge. If you do need to pay, charging days run from midnight to midnight, every day of the year (except Christmas Day).

What happens if your late for airport parking?

The airport car park operators know that not everything runs 100% smoothly when it comes to travel, so if it’s a minor delay of 20 minutes or so, you probably have nothing to worry about. With each car park, you’ll generally get a grace period where you’re covered for a certain amount of time.

Is there a free pick up point at Stansted Airport?

There is a free pick up point at Stansted, signposted as ‘Free Set Down’. Located inside Stansted’s Mid Stay car park, you are allowed an hour’s free parking, with a small £2 charge for up to 2 hours. Your passengers can catch the free shuttle bus the rest of the way to the terminal.