Flying from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main terminals.
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
Your flight from Paris to STN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to STN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Stansted Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Stansted Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and STN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
ORY is around 19 kilometers from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to STN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and STN:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Stansted Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a hotel near STN if you have a late flight from Paris to Stansted Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Stansted Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometers from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN)
Currently, $40 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Stansted Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $82. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to STN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Paris to Stansted Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Stansted Airport (STN). August is the most popular month to visit London. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Paris to STN plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Stansted Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
After booking your flight from Paris to Stansted Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in London when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometers north-west to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometers west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.