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Stansted, UK

London Stansted Airport is an international airport serving London and the south-east of England. It is located near Stansted Mountfitchet, in the district of Uttlesford, Essex; it lies 31 miles north-east of Central London.

Type City

Why go

  • International airport in Essex, England.
  • Served by Mosside Farm Airstrip.

History

London Stansted Airport is an international airport serving London and the south-east of England. It is located near Stansted Mountfitchet, in the district of Uttlesford, Essex; it lies 31 miles north-east of Central London.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · 79 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SQ · alstonglasgow.co.uk
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Chinese, Fast Food · "Sushi and oriental" Opening hours: Tu off · 325 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G40 2EF · caltonkitchen.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · coffe shop within South Block Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 · 60-64 Osborne Street, Glasgow, G1 5QH · instagram.com
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Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian Steak · 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2PR
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SL · shops.krispykreme.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 167 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HF · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 273 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1HX · papajohns.co.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00, Sa 07:30-18:00, Su 08:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 13 George Square,… · greggs.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 178 Argyle Street, G2 8BT · kfc.co.uk
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Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access ·… · iguanas.co.uk
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Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30 Features: step-free access · Glasgow, G77 6NP · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Italian, Pizza, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 159 Ingram Street, G1 1DW · malocchio.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:30 · 97,99 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NP · turkiyeglasgow.co.uk
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00 · 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU · barsoba.co.uk
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 · 3 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2PR · bibimbapglasgow.co.uk
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00, Fr 12:00-00:00, Sa 11:00-00:00, Su 11:00-23:00 · 1021 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, G42 9XJ · bucksbar.co.uk
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · G1 1DT · sohoglasgow.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 50 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DS · ichiban.co.uk
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Indian, Persian, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 109 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NP · koolba.com
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 213-215 St Andrew's Road, Glasgow, G41 1PD · malagatapasrestaurant.co.uk
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Afghan, Pakistani, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: halal · 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EJ · namakmandigla.co.uk
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Bakery, European, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 15 John… · thesingl-end.co.uk
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Small Plates, Modern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-00:00 · 248 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow, G43 1TT · thedappermongoose.com
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Breakfast, Lunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1SS · wilsonstreetpantry.com
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa-Su 10:00-17:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 22 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1… · purrplecatrescue.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-00:00 · 113 King Street, G1 5RB · shawarmakingglasgow.com
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su,PH 12:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 55 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4BY
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 8 Union Street, Glasgow, G1 3QX · locations.tacobell.co.uk
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 · 26 Allison Street, G42 8NN
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British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3WB · tobycarvery.co.uk
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 12 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2EU · atlanticbrasserie.co.uk
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 520 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8BG · cuppbubbletea.co.uk
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Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 08:00-22:00; Mo-Tu 08:00-17:00; Su 09:00-22:00 · 50 Battlefield Road, Glasgow, G42 9QF · queensdiner.com
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Varied, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-24:00 Features: step-free access · 17-21 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, G41 2AL · thebungo.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 1399 London Road, Glasgow, G31 4PF · roccofishandchips.co.uk
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Cafe · Opening hours: closed · 505 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8RL · michaii.co.uk
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 10:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 18-20 Kildrostan Street, Glasgow, G41…
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Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1109 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 3YG
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Kurdish, Kebab, Shawarma, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · 12-14 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8NN · kurdishstreetfoods.com
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Bistro, Restaurant · Bistro restaurant · 16 Newlandsfield Road, Glasgow, G43 2XU · loksbarandkitchen.co.uk
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 350 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QF · thefishpeoplecafe.co.uk
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Tandoori, Fast Food · Tandoori fast food · 7 Green Street, Strathaven, ML10 6LT · manzilstrathaven.co.uk
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Greek, Fast Food · Features: delivery · 15 Wellshot Road, Glasgow, G32 7XL
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African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 57 Union Street, Glasgow, G1 3RB
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Brazilian, Grill, International, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-21:00; Th-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · 77-79 Cadzow…
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Airports

Glasgow Airport (GLA) 12 mi to the centre
Glasgow, SCT, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (Flybe, Jet2.com, easyJet, Transavia France…) · direct flights to 63 destinations incl. Arrecife, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Alicante, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Edinburgh (48 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 63 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) 24 mi to the centre
Prestwick, South Ayrshire, SCT, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Barcelona, Carcassonne, Dublin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Edinburgh (62 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 21 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Nethershields Farm Airstrip 5.3 mi to the centre
Chapelton (Lanarkshire), SCT, GB
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Strathaven Airfield 6.2 mi to the centre
Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, SCT, GB
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Getting there by ferry

Broomielaw Quay Pontoon
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
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Plantation Quay
Ferry terminal · 8 mi from the centre
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Renfrew Slipway
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Yoker Slipway
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Seagull Trust Cruises
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Where to stay

Hayhill Rd, Jackton, Distillery G74 5AN, United Kingdom · raer.co.uk
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Jackton Rd, Glasgow G75 8RR, United Kingdom · southcraighall.co.uk
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282 Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4TA, United Kingdom · cornerwaysbnb.uk
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Crossbasket Castle, Stoneymeadow Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G72 9UE, United Kingdom · crossbasketcastle.com
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59 Gilmour St, Eaglesham, Glasgow G76 0LG, United Kingdom · bw-eglintonarmshotel.co.uk
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5 Lees Burn Ct, Nerston, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 3XB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Eaglesham Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 8RH, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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296 Glasgow Rd, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9DG, United Kingdom · theparkvillehotel.co.uk
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Brunel Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0LD, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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The Plaza Tower, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1LW, United Kingdom · hotels.welcomebreak.co.uk
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Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5LA, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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Strathaven Rd, Glasgow G75 0QJ, United Kingdom · macdonaldhotels.co.uk
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1 Field Rd, Busby, Glasgow G76 8RX, United Kingdom · manorviewhotels.co.uk
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35 Cornwall St, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1AF, United Kingdom · thebrucehotel.co.uk
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135 Main St, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4LN, United Kingdom · manorviewhotels.co.uk
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225 Glasgow Rd, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9HN, United Kingdom
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mosside Farm Airstrip; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Broomielaw Quay Pontoon, 7.3 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stansted, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Marketplace · Operator network · Transparent on-demand jet charter marketplace showing the operator and tail.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences