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

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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
LHR London 3h 30m EY → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
BFS Belfast 3h 35m U2 → RKU2 Belfast (BFS) to London, Essex flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 35m BAU2 → RKU2 Glasgow (GLA) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 3h 45m FR → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 55m AFKLU2 → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 4h 18m U2 → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 25m U2 → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 50m D8U2 → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 5h BAQRU2 → BAFR Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London, Essex flights
PUY Pula 5h 15m BYLSU2 → FRLS Pula (PUY) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
London to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LGW and STN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
LHR ~3h 30m BFS ~3h 35m GLA ~3h 35m DUB ~3h 45m NQY ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,792
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from London

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric LGW→STN LHR→STN
Distance from LGW – 25 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 49
London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGW with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as London.
LGW: BST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Getting to LGW

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.

Facts

LGW–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to London, Essex route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGW
Full nameLondon Gatwick Airport
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 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 LGW to STN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Belfast and Glasgow.
Yes, return flights from STN to LGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Belfast and Glasgow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).