Chauffeur Pickup & Airport Transfers
SSR Executive Travel
London Stansted Airport is one of London’s busiest single-terminal airports, known for its efficient and straightforward layout. Unlike multi-terminal Heathrow, Stansted operates from one terminal, making navigation much simpler for arriving passengers.
If you are arriving here and have booked a chauffeur service Cambridge or airport transfer, this guide will help you move quickly from arrival to meeting your driver. Stansted is also the closest major London airport to Cambridge, making it an ideal arrival point for passengers heading to the city.
Quick Flow Overview
Aircraft
Passport Control
Baggage Reclaim
Customs
Arrivals Hall
Exit
Chauffeur
Tip: Your chauffeur will wait just outside the arrivals exit at the designated pickup zone — near the Main Meeting Zone shown on the map.
arriving at Stansted Airport
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Arrival & Entry
After landing at Stansted Airport:
- Exit the aircraft via air bridge or shuttle bus
- Follow overhead signage — Stansted’s single-terminal layout makes this fast and straightforward
The linear design of Stansted means passengers are guided in one clear direction from gate to arrivals hall with minimal confusion.
Proceed to immigration — two options available:
ePassport gates (faster lane)Manual immigration countersProcessing at Stansted is generally quick due to the terminal’s streamlined single-building design. Peak morning times can see longer queues on popular European routes.
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Passport Control
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Baggage Reclaim
After clearing passport control, you enter the baggage reclaim zone:
- Proceed to your assigned belt number (shown on flight information screens)
- Collect your luggage
- Clear signage guides passengers directly from immigration to the correct belt
The customs area is a central feature of Stansted’s arrivals layout, clearly highlighted on the map:
- Red directional arrows on the map show the flow of passenger movement
- Moneycorp bureau de change is located on the left side as you approach
- Green Channel — Nothing to declare
- Red Channel — Goods to declare
Once cleared, passengers are directed straight into the arrivals hall via World Duty Free.
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Customs
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Arrivals Hall
After clearing customs, you enter Stansted’s retail-rich arrivals hall. The map clearly shows the following outlets surrounding the Main Meeting Zone:
- World Duty Free — directly after customs exit
- WHSmith — two branches flanking the central area
- Burger King — upper right of the meeting zone
- Costa Coffee — right side, near Boots
- Boots pharmacy — right side
- Access Baggage Company — luggage storage and delivery services
- Moneycorp bureau de change — near customs entry
This is the main gathering area for passengers before they exit the terminal.
With SSR Executive Travel, your arrival is handled from the moment you land:
- Driver tracks your flight in real time
- Waits near the arrivals exit / Main Meeting Zone
- Holds a personalised name board
📍 The map clearly shows the Main Meeting Zone — a central circular area where all arrivals converge after customs. This is where your SSR driver will be positioned.
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Meet Your Chauffeur
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Exit & Pickup Zone
After meeting your chauffeur:
- Full assistance with your luggage
- Exit the terminal to the pickup zone
- Short walk to vehicle — Long Stay & Car Parks are directly adjacent
- Direct transfer to your destination
Facilities at Stansted Airport
| World Duty Free Arrival Shop |
| WHSmith (two branches in arrivals) |
| Burger King & Costa Coffee |
| Boots pharmacy |
| Access Baggage Company — luggage storage & forwarding |
| Moneycorp bureau de change |
| Cash machines (ATMs) |
| Accessible toilets, baby change, male & female facilities |
| Airport information desk |
The British Airways Arrivals Lounge is accessible via the upper level (zones 19 and 18 on the map).
Stansted Transfers to Cambridge
Stansted is the closest major London airport to Cambridge, making SSR Executive Travel the natural choice for fast, comfortable transfers:
| Direct travel — no stops, no rail changes |
| No waiting — driver ready on landing |
| Luxury comfort — Mercedes E-Class, S-Class & V-Class |
| Professional service — fixed pricing, no surge charges |
Travel Times
| Route | Approx. Travel Time |
| Stansted → Cambridge | ~40–50 minutes |
| Stansted → Central London | ~1–1.5 hours |
| Stansted → Bury St Edmunds | ~45–55 minutes |
| Stansted → Norwich | ~1.5 hours |
Why Choose SSR Executive Travel?
| Luxury vehicles — premium Mercedes fleet |
| Reliable service — real-time flight tracking |
| Professional chauffeurs — smartly dressed and experienced |
| Smooth airport pickup — door to door, every time |
Final Tips
| Follow the customs exit arrows — they lead directly to the Main Meeting Zone |
| Stay near the main exit area — your driver will find you |
| Keep your phone active after landing |
Book Your Chauffeur
Book NowCall +44 1223 929392London Stansted Airport Short Stay Parking Rates
Short Stay “Turn Up & Park” rates for Blue and Orange zones (Effective 2026)
| Duration | Rate (On the Day) |
| Up to 30 minutes | £10.00 |
| 30 – 60 minutes | £18.00 |
| 1 – 2 hours | £24.00 |
| 2 – 4 hours | £32.00 |
| Up to 24 hours | £72.00 |
Note: Rates shown are “on the day” drive-up prices. Pre-booking online may offer discounted rates. Check the airport website for current promotions.
SSR Executive Travel Advantage
Skip the parking fees entirely. With SSR Executive Travel chauffeur service, your driver meets you directly at arrivals with full luggage assistance — no parking charges, no stress, just seamless door-to-door luxury travel.
Book Your Chauffeur
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