London Stansted in short
How do you advertise at London Stansted?
Choose the travellers you want to reach, pick the terminal and passenger zone where they spend time, then select the sites and dates. Your plan lists every site with its terminal, zone, format, dates, media cost in GBP, production cost and proof of display, so you can approve the campaign line by line.
London Stansted passenger traffic
Passenger numbers show market scale, not guaranteed impressions or sales.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (full year) | More than 30 million passengers | London Stansted, Jan 2026 |
| Market: Turkey (third largest country market) | Dublin and Istanbul were the top routes, each with nearly 1 million passengers | London Stansted, Jan 2026 |
| Market: Spain | Among the top three countries in 2025 | London Stansted, Jan 2026 |
| Market: Italy | Among the top three countries in 2025 | London Stansted, Jan 2026 |
London Stansted terminals and who you reach
London Stansted passed 30 million passengers in 2025 for the first time, led by Ryanair, its largest airline.
Main terminal
- •Airlines: Ryanair (largest airline), Jet2.com, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, BA CityFlyer
- •Who you reach: Departing and arriving passengers through one terminal, with Global formats in the departure lounge and arrivals
London Stansted advertising sites and formats
Global sells Stansted advertising on behalf of MAG. Contract term is not published.
Digital Arrivals Network
ArrivalsGlobal lists it as a Stansted format in its artwork specifications.
Curved Departure Lounge
Departure loungeGlobal lists it as a Stansted format in its artwork specifications.
DAPs
AirportGlobal lists DAPs as a Stansted format; the artwork specs page does not describe the location.
Stansted D48
AirportGlobal's spec sheet describes a landscape digital screen format with 10 second slots.
Stansted D6
AirportGlobal lists it as a Stansted format in its artwork specifications.
What your quote will show
Site
Full site name, terminal and passenger zone
Format
Booked size, specifications and display type
Campaign period
Start and end dates
Share of display
Exclusive site or share of a digital loop
Cost
Media rate in GBP, production and installation, and 20% VAT
Proof
Installation photographs or play reports, as the media owner provides them
Factors that affect London Stansted airport advertising rates
Terminal and passenger zone
Departures, gates, arrivals and baggage claim at London Stansted reach passengers at different moments, so each zone is priced for the audience it carries.
Format and share of display
An exclusive static site, a share of a digital loop and a large-format wrap are priced on different bases: per site, per share of loop or per package.
Campaign dates and production
Demand changes through the year, and printing, installation and 20% VAT sit on top of the media rate. Your quote itemises every line.
Share your brief
Step 1Target travellers, objective, dates, budget and any preferred sites.
Receive the site shortlist
Step 2Named sites at London Stansted with terminal, zone, size, availability and the reason for each.
Approve the quote
Step 3Media cost in GBP, production, installation and 20% VAT, line by line.
Submit artwork
Step 4We adapt your design to each site’s specifications and obtain the media owner’s approval.
Go live and receive proof
Step 5Installation photographs or play reports during and after the campaign.
Installation photographs
At go-liveEach installed site is photographed and the images are shared with you.
Digital play reports
Digital sitesFor screens, a report of when your creative played, during and after the campaign.
Atlas tracking
During and afterAtlas tracking during and after the campaign, so results sit alongside the proof of display.
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Airport advertising at London Stansted: your questions answered
Sellers, costs, tax and booking.
Who sells advertising at London Stansted?
Global sells advertising at London Stansted. The airport is operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
How much does it cost to advertise at London Stansted?
There is no published rate card, so every site is quoted against your brief and current availability, with production and 20% VAT shown as separate lines.
Is tax charged on London Stansted airport advertising?
Yes. 20% VAT is added to the quoted amount.
How many passengers use London Stansted?
London Stansted handled more than 30 million passengers in 2025, according to London Stansted, Jan 2026.
What are the artwork and content rules at London Stansted?
UK ads are regulated under the CAP Code (UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing), enforced by the ASA. ASA guidance covers out-of-home ads in public space.
How does booking work?
You share a brief, receive a site shortlist, approve a line-by-line quote, submit artwork for approval and receive proof of display after the campaign.
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Sites, availability and a costed plan in GBP.