Banana Cars
Book a taxi to Stansted Airport from anywhere in London. Instant quotes, Costa Coffee meeting point, flight monitoring and TfL-licensed drivers, 24/7.
About the airport
Book a taxi to Stansted Airport, or a taxi from Stansted Airport into London, with Banana Cars. Our pre-booked, fixed-fare Stansted transfers run door to door between the airport and any address in London, 24 hours a day.
Stansted is in Essex, 40 miles from central London, close to Bishop’s Stortford and just off the M11. All flights use one passenger terminal, so arrivals and departures are in the same building.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. Your driver takes you straight to your door.
How it works
Four steps from fixed-fare quote to pickup.
Add your pickup, destination, date and time, and choose Stansted Airport from the suggestions.
Compare fixed fares for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.
Check your fare and details, then confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.
Meet your driver at the terminal or your pickup address and travel door to door.
Transfer services
Arriving, departing or connecting, choose the Stansted transfer that fits your journey.
Door-to-door transfers to addresses across London, including the City, Canary Wharf and the West End.
Book a cab to Stansted Airport from your home, hotel or office, timed around your flight.
Connections between Stansted and Heathrow or London City Airport.
Your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.
Executive cars for meetings, events and business travel.
MPVs and 16-seaters for families, holiday groups and larger parties.
Meeting points
At Stansted Airport, your TfL-licensed driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.
Your Stansted Airport meeting point
Follow these steps
Pickup instructions come with your booking. Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Stansted has one passenger terminal, and the postcode for sat nav is CM24 1RW.
Drop-off tips & charges
Plan your pickup time, see what the Express Set Down charge costs, and find the free alternative.
Before you travel
Terminal drop-off zone
Mid Stay car park
Airport charges can change, so check the latest prices on the Stansted Airport website before you travel.
Why Banana Cars
A fixed fare, flight monitoring for your airport pickup, and a car sized for your group.
Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.
For pre-booked airport pickups, flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.
Your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.
Experienced, TfL-licensed drivers who know the routes between London and Stansted.
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.
Our fleet
Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.
Standard RecommendedExample: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard RecommendedExample: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier RecommendedExample: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar*
For groups of up to 16 travelling together.
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Popular destinations
Fixed-fare, door-to-door transfers between Stansted and every part of London. These are some of the most-booked areas.
Airport connections
Pre-booked, fixed-fare airport-to-airport transfers between Stansted and London’s Heathrow and London City airports. Our Stansted to Heathrow guide compares the coach, train and transfer options. We also cover Gatwick, Luton and Southend.
Frequently asked questions
Meeting point, drop-off charge, flight delays, journey times and fixed fares.
Choose Stansted Airport and your London address, add the date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You get a fixed-fare quote for each vehicle before you confirm your booking in the booking form.
Stansted charges £10 for up to 15 minutes in the Express Set Down zone outside the terminal, or £28 over 15 minutes, with a 30-minute maximum stay. Drop-off at the Mid Stay car park is free for up to 60 minutes, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal.
Your quote and booking details show how airport charges apply to your journey. If anything is unclear, contact our team before you travel.
Your TfL-licensed driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall. If you can't find your driver, wait at Costa Coffee and call us on +44 20 3006 6550.
The sat nav postcode for Stansted Airport is CM24 1RW. You don’t need it to book with us: just choose Stansted Airport from the suggestions.
It depends on traffic and your exact address. Stansted is 40 miles from central London, just off the M11, so allow extra time at peak times.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. If your travel plans change, call us on 020 3006 6550 or message us on WhatsApp.
Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Contact our team if you need clarification.
It depends on your London address, the date and time, and the vehicle you choose. Pre-booked airport transfers have a fixed fare: enter your journey for an instant quote and you see the fare for each vehicle before you confirm, so there are no meter-based fare surprises.
In the Green or Blue Short Stay car parks, from £13 for up to 30 minutes, or at the Mid Stay car park, which is free for up to 60 minutes with a free shuttle bus to the terminal. Express Set Down is for dropping off. See our Stansted drop-off and pick-up guide for more.
Yes. Add Meet & Greet when you book and your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.
Yes. MPVs, the Executive MPV-7 and 16-seaters suit families and groups. Child seats are free on advance request: Group 0/0+ (infant), Group 1 (toddler) and Group 2/3 (booster). Tell us each child’s age and how many seats you need when you book. Each vehicle shows its passenger and luggage capacity, or contact us if you are unsure which to choose.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests. See our FAQs for more.
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