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

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41 mi airlines charter/private 45/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 59m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY5036
EY Etihad
BUS
4:45 AM
BST
6:15 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5037
EY Etihad
BUS
6:40 AM
BST
8:30 AM
BST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY5038
EY Etihad
BUS
7:00 AM
BST
8:30 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5583
EY Etihad
BUS
9:00 AM
BST
10:30 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5039
EY Etihad
BUS
10:15 AM
BST
11:40 AM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EY5010
EY Etihad
BUS
2:55 PM
BST
4:25 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5041
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
BST
6:45 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5011
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
BST
6:45 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5508
EY Etihad
BUS
7:15 PM
BST
8:45 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5040
EY Etihad
BUS
9:15 AM
BST TTN
10:35 AM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY5594
EY Etihad
BUS
11:05 AM
BST TTN
12:25 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY5035
EY Etihad
BUS
2:30 PM
BST TTN
4:10 PM
BST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EY5000
EY Etihad
BUS
5:15 PM
BST TTN
7:05 PM
BST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY5582
EY Etihad
BUS
7:20 PM
BST TTN
8:40 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY5006
EY Etihad
BUS
9:20 PM
BST TTN
10:40 PM
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY5584
EY Etihad
BUS
11:30 PM
BST TTN
12:50 AM+1
BST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
AMS Amsterdam 3h 30m U2 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
DUB Dublin 3h 35m FR ACBAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 3h 40m RKU2 ATAYBA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 50m RKU2 ATAYBA Glasgow (GLA) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h U2 AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
HAM Hamburg 4h 8m FR ACATB6 Hamburg (HAM) to London flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 35m FRRKTK AMAYB6 Copenhagen (CPH) to London flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 4h 39m QRRK BAJLQF Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to London flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 4h 43m FRQR BAJLQR Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London flights
BRU Zaventem 4h 45m QR B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
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London, Essex to London
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 mi 1h 30m nonstop

STN–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 41 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 45 BUS 1h25-1h50
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (45 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
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,419
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 2
Weekly flights 45 52 70
Flight time 1h 30m 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: BST · LHR: BST

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 30m gate to gate.
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 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 41 miles.
1 airline operates flights from STN to LHR: Etihad Airways.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Dublin and Edinburgh.
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.
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.

Flights from STN to LHR

London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STN to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to LHR is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 41 miles (66 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Dublin and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN) and London (LGW).