Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 11 hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your SYD to STN flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to check out a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between SYD and STN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Stansted Airport (STN)
At the moment, C$512 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,308. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to STN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Stansted Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From Stansted Airport, London is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stansted Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to STN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.