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

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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
M T W T F S S
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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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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
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EY5000
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
GMT TTN
7:05 PM
GMT
1h 50m
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EY5006
EY Etihad
BUS
9:20 PM
GMT TTN
10:40 PM
GMT
1h 20m
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London, Essex to London
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 41 mi 1h 25m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

STN–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 41 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STN–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 29 BUS 1h25-1h30
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (29 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, STN to LHR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to LHR.
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One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,041
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.

Other ways to reach London from London, Essex

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric STN→LHR LTN→LHR LGW→LHR
Distance from STN 26 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 29 11 57
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 50m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of STN with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
41 mi / 66 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

STN–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to London route.
Route details
Distance41 mi / 66 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 41 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from STN to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCO, SZG, IBZ, OSL, RAK, SCQ, BRU, GOT, ORK, SNN, GLA, BER, RIX, IAD, PRG, LUX, AMS, ARN, PSA, GVA, VIE, PMI, BCN, CGN, EDI, CDG, YYZ, TLS, BSL, DUB, VCE, HEL, OTP, MXP, MAD, BLQ, MIA, MRS, KRK, CPH, SOF, ZAG, HAM, AGP, BUD, MLA, LIS, ALG, NAP, PFO, VLC, AMM, FAO, SFO, PMO, INN, DXB, DBV, NOC, LAX, ATH, TFS and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LHR to STN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LTN and LGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 STN to LHR

London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STN to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to LHR ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 41 miles (66 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN) and London (LGW).