Seeing London Stansted Airport from a planeup to 5 ★
Its terminal, by Norman Foster, pioneered putting the building services under the floor so the roof could float on tree-like columns. Ryanair's biggest base; look for the long single runway in Essex farmland.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Copenhagen: sit on the left, 9 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Copenhagen | Left | 9 min after takeoff |
| London to Amsterdam | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 10 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see London Stansted Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see London Stansted Airport from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see London Stansted Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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