Dulles to London, Essex (IAD–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
3,687 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 9h 20m ACEILX → FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 9h 35m ACUA → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 10h 15m AYBACM → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 2m ACUA → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 12h 8m ACAYBA → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 35m ACAFKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 13h 21m SK → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 13h 30m ACB6TP → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 13h 53m ACUA → FR Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London, Essex flights
FCO Rome 14h 25m ACAZET → LS Rome (FCO) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 3,687 mi 6h 40m nonstop +5h ahead

IAD–STN had nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services and Titan Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,687 miles in 6h 40m.

Also explore Best way to fly Dulles to London, Essex IAD Routes STN Routes IAD Live Flights STN Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 1 – – 49% – –
ZT Titan Airways 1 – – 49% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD + ZT (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
TEB ~7h 50m DUB ~9h 20m BTS ~9h 23m EDI ~9h 35m EIN ~9h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,616
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → STN
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
STN → IAD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,687 mi / 5,933 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,687 mi / 5,933 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 3,687 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAD to STN: Jet Aviation Flight Services and Titan Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Edinburgh and London Heathrow.
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from STN to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to STN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Stansted Airport (STN) had nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services and Titan Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to STN is about 6 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,687 miles (5,933 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Edinburgh and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.