Stansted is a 24-hour airport in Essex, about 40 miles from central London, with a runway of 3,049 metres. Private jet charter at Stansted Airport offers five business-aviation FBOs, customs on site and a runway long enough for large business jets.
The airport is slot-coordinated, so every flight needs a slot and a handling agent, and PPR is required at least four hours before the movement. Charter-A arranges the slot, the PPR and the handler as part of your booking, and confirms every detail with you before you fly, subject to availability.
Flying privately from Stansted
The airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with night restrictions between 2330 and 0600 local. Customs and immigration are H24, with prior notice by 2100 local for movements between 2300 and 0700. Private arrivals from abroad clear customs in the Business Aviation Terminal.
Five FBOs operate here: Harrods Aviation on the north side, Inflite Jet Centre, Universal Aviation UK, Fayair FBO, and Diamond Hangar (XJet) on the south side. Every flight needs a slot, and PPR is required at least four hours before through the handling agent, which is mandatory. The runway is 04/22, grooved asphalt.
London Stansted airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)London Stansted Airport at a glance
| Location | London Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGSS · IATA STN |
| Region | London & East of England (Essex), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central London — approx. 40 miles (M11 J8); Stansted Express 47 min |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; night restrictions 23:30–06:00 local. Customs and immigration H24 – prior notice by 21:00 local for movements 23:00–07:00 |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (H24; private arrivals from abroad clear customs in the Business Aviation Terminal) |
| Runway | 04/22 – 3,049 m × 46 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — the only 3,000 m+ runway with significant spare capacity in the London area; five FBOs; 24/7 |
| Handling / FBO | Harrods Aviation · Inflite Jet Centre · Universal Aviation UK · Fayair FBO · Diamond Hangar / XJet |
| Private terminal | Business Aviation Terminal area with five FBOs – Harrods Aviation on the north side; Diamond Hangar on the south side; dedicated Aviation Hub with hangars and FBO facilities |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | stanstedairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (stanstedairport.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Stansted
Stansted is in Essex, close to Cambridge and Hertfordshire, and about 40 miles from central London via the M11 (junction 8). The Stansted Express reaches London in about 47 minutes, and a Radisson Blu hotel stands on site. It suits travellers going to Cambridge, Newmarket or the East of England as much as those heading for the capital.
Private jet flight times from Stansted
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 195 nm · 360 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 410 nm · 760 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 570 nm · 1,050 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 750 nm · 1,380 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Málaga | 935 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 275 nm · 510 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Stansted that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Your car at Stansted
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Stansted Airport chauffeur service
- Executive chauffeur service in London
- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Stansted: your questions answered
Is Stansted Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with night restrictions between 2330 and 0600. Every flight still needs a slot and a handling agent, which Charter-A arranges.
Which FBOs are at Stansted Airport?
Five: Harrods Aviation, Inflite Jet Centre, Universal Aviation UK, Fayair FBO and Diamond Hangar (XJet). We choose the one that suits your party and book it with your flight.
How far is Stansted Airport from London?
About 40 miles via the M11 (junction 8), and the Stansted Express takes about 47 minutes to central London. Charter-A can arrange a car to meet you on arrival.
How long is the flight from Stansted to Paris by private jet?
About 50 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 195 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for London Stansted Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for London Stansted Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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