As the equal-furthest airport from central London, the main draw of Stansted is its bargain airlines. Use our search tools to find great deals on flights from Stansted, and be sure to compare them with those from other airports. Also take into account train and taxi fares - while you may find a bargain flight, the price it costs to get to the airport might cancel out any money you save on airfares. Stansted is also the best departure point for residents of nearby areas like Cambridge and Essex.
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As Ryanair's largest base, it's not too hard to nab a deal from Stansted. Specialising in flights by low-cost carriers, it serves most major European destinations, as well as less popular - but no less worthy - places like Denmark's Faroe Islands and Pristina in Kosovo. You can also find flights departing from here to international destinations including Dubai, Israel and Mexico - these are also often run by low cost carriers, so watch out for deals from Ryanair, Wizz Air and Pegasus. Peak season for European destinations is during summer, and the months either side of the warm weather. Likewise, the most popular time of year for the airport's international destinations is winter - Dubai, Israel and Mexico all offer warm weather year-round. The general rule of thumb is to book flights from Stansted during spring and autumn, when the weather is mild in most destinations, and fares aren't wildly expensive. If you're still keen to travel during peak season, keep checking our Real Deals, and using our search tools to find great bargains. As it serves mostly European destinations, Stansted is good for short-to-mid-haul flights. Due to the popularity of resort destinations such as the Canaries and Greek Islands, it can be more difficult to find good deals straight off the mark. Flights from Stansted Airport tend to be cheaper when they're heading to more northern European destinations. Year round you're likely to find decent deals to popular cities like Paris, Prague and Berlin - they'll of course be more expensive during peak season, but only by a slight margin. Stansted flights land in 170 airports in more than 35 countries - if you can be flexible with your dates and destinations you'll likely find a bargain. With around 24 million passengers passing through its doors each year, Stansted is one of the United Kingdom's busiest airports. It's open 24 hours, but has curfew from 11:30pm to 6am. Stansted is one of the better London airports in terms of rail connections - while there are the usual trains into the city, as well as to Stratford, there are also regular trains to Cambridgeshire and the Midlands. Even if you check in at the airport early, there will be plenty to keep you sated, hydrated and entertained. There are a variety of cafés, bars and both fast food and gourmet dining options. There are also a range of shopping outlets - we're talking The Body Shop, Ted Baker, Lacoste and more. Still bored? You also get four hours free Wi-Fi - plenty of time to fall into an internet wormhole before your flight!The Cheapest Holiday Deals from London Stansted
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