Cheap flights from London Stansted
Last updated 29 October 2026 · by the HopCheap team
Stansted is Ryanair's biggest base, so it often has the cheapest seats to Spain, Portugal, Poland, Italy and Morocco. The National Express and Airport Bus Express coaches are usually cheaper than the Stansted Express train, especially when booked ahead.
✦ Search live fares: “Cheap flights from Stansted next month”Where can I fly cheaply from London Stansted?
These destinations have had direct or easy one-stop routes from London Stansted. Airlines change schedules every season, so use the live search to check what's flying on your dates.
Europe
- Barcelona – best May–June and September–October
- Malaga – best April–June and September–October
- Alicante – best April–June and September–October
- Palma, Mallorca – best May–June and September
- Tenerife – best October–May
- Lisbon – best March–June and September–October
- Porto – best May–June and September
- Faro & the Algarve – best April–June and September–October
- Krakow – best May–June and September
- Budapest – best April–June and September–October
- Prague – best May–June and September
- Malta – best April–June and September–October
- Athens – best April–June and September–October
- Dubrovnik – best May–June and September
- Rome – best April–May and late September–October
- Venice – best March–May and October–November
- Vienna – best April–June and September–October
- Amsterdam – best April–May and September
- Dublin – best May–September
- Copenhagen – best May–September
- Salzburg – best December
Turkey
- Istanbul – best April–May and September–October
- Antalya – best May–June and September–October
- Dalaman (Fethiye & Marmaris) – best May–June and September–October
- Bodrum – best May–June and September
- Izmir (Kuşadası & Ephesus) – best April–June and September–October
North Africa
- Marrakech – best March–May and October–November
- Agadir – best October–April
- Fes – best March–May and October–November
- Tangier – best April–June and September–October
- Monastir, Sousse & Hammamet – best May–June and September–October
- Hurghada – best October–April
- Sharm el-Sheikh – best October–April
What are the cheapest winter sun trips from Stansted?
Good-value winter sun options include Malaga, Alicante, Tenerife, Faro & the Algarve, Malta, Marrakech. The cheapest weeks are usually in January, early March and November, outside half-term.
✦ Search live fares: “Winter sun from Stansted under £200”What are the cheapest city breaks from Stansted?
Popular low-cost city breaks include Lisbon, Porto, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Athens. Weekends cost more than midweek, and January to March is usually the cheapest time.
How can I save money flying from London Stansted?
- Pre-book airport parking or use public transport – turn-up parking is expensive.
- Take an empty water bottle to fill up after security.
- Fly hand luggage only and check in online to avoid airport fees.
- Compare nearby airports: see all UK airports and our guide to the cheapest UK airport for Europe.
Related guides
- Cheap flights from Stansted to Porto: a budget city break
- Cheapest winter sun destinations from the UK
- Which UK airport is cheapest for flights to Europe?
- Weekend breaks under £100 from the UK: how to do it
Frequently asked questions
Where can I fly cheaply from London Stansted?
Popular budget routes from London Stansted include Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Palma, Mallorca, Tenerife, Lisbon. Check live fares, as schedules change by season.
When are flights from London Stansted cheapest?
Usually midweek and outside UK school holidays – January to March and November are often the cheapest months.
We don't quote fixed prices because fares change constantly – the search buttons fetch current fares. Entry rules can change: always check GOV.UK before you travel.