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

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EY5040
EY Etihad
BUS
9:15 AM
GMT TTN
10:35 AM
GMT
1h 20m
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EY5035
EY Etihad
BUS
2:30 PM
GMT TTN
4:10 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EY5000
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
GMT TTN
7:05 PM
GMT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY5006
EY Etihad
BUS
9:20 PM
GMT TTN
10:40 PM
GMT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY5036
EY Etihad
BUS
4:45 AM
GMT
6:15 AM
GMT
1h 30m
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EY5038
EY Etihad
BUS
7:00 AM
GMT
8:30 AM
GMT
1h 30m
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EY5039
EY Etihad
BUS
10:15 AM
GMT
11:40 AM
GMT
1h 25m
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EY5010
EY Etihad
BUS
2:55 PM
GMT
4:25 PM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5041
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
GMT
6:45 PM
GMT
1h 30m
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London to London, Essex
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 41 mi 1h 20m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

LHR–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 41 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 28 BUS 1h20-1h50
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHR to STN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to STN.
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One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,261
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
41 mi / 66 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 50m.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance41 mi / 66 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 50m. The route covers 41 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from LHR to STN. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INN, NOC, SZG, AMS, OSL, BSL, DBV, ADW, PFO, PRG, TEB, GLA, SNN, BLQ, EWR, YYZ, TLS, EDI, ORK, TIA, DUB, MXP, CVG, GOT, BER, VIE, MRS, LUX, PMI, VCE, BUD, PSA, BCN, CGN, TFS, CDG, CPH, AGP, HAM, MAD, ZAG, LIS, AMM, ATH, GVA, RAK, SFO, SOF, ARN, TLV, HEL, RIX, KRK, DXB, OTP, DOH, PMO, VLC, FAO, FCO, KEF, ALG, NAP and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STN to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LHR to STN

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LHR to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to STN ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 41 miles (66 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.