Is a 50 min layover in London long enough?
A 50 minutes layover at STN (London) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 50 minutes enough for a layover at Stansted (STN)?
Workable for a same-terminal transfer but tight if immigration or bag reclaim is involved.
What is the minimum connection time at STN?
Minimum connection times at Stansted: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 50 minutes connection at STN on an international flight?
50 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Stansted. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. An automated people mover (Stansted's air-side shuttle) links the main terminal to Satellite 3, while Satellites 1 and 2 are reached via underground pedestrian tunnels with moving walkways. There is no re-screening between the main terminal and satellites for through passengers already airside, but anyone arriving from outside the UK common travel area passes through immigration and must re-enter via security if changing airlines or exiting arrivals.
How much time do I need for a layover at STN?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Stansted. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 20 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 20 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at STN?
Because most Stansted itineraries are separately ticketed low-cost flights, a missed connection typically means rebooking directly with the airline (often at a fee) rather than automatic rerouting; airport transfer desks are minimal, so head straight to the departing airline's ticket counter in the main terminal.