Plan Your Trip

Useful Information for Your Flight
Airport of departure: | London Stansted Airport (STN) |
Airport of arrival: | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
Connecting flight: | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) |
Flight time from London to Dubai: | Average of 9 hours |
DEPARTURE : London
Transportation
Due to the city's prominence, every corner of London features impressive attractions, from towering castles to innumerable museums. Thankfully, London's compact layout and advanced public transportation infrastructure allow visitors to travel throughout the city without hassle.
As a massive metropolitan, London boasts a well-planned public transportation infrastructure, allowing visitors to travel from one part of the city to another within only minutes. Therefore, travelers who plan to visit London might consider which forms of public transportation they would like to use and prepare their roadmap accordingly.
London Stansted (STN) Airport
Your flight to London will come to an end once you arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN). Stansted is among the largest and busiest airports in the UK, handling over 27 million passengers per year. The airport serves flights from various parts of the world, such as flights from Antalya to London or flights from Kuwait to London.
Thanks to a wealth of facilities and a compact layout, Stansted Airport offers a convenient travel experience. Anything you need during your travel is available within the airport's proximity.
Those who didn't convert their money can use Change Group's exchange offices at the airport. With services around the airport, the company is a lifesaver when you need urgent money exchange. You can also reserve your currency online in advance for a quicker exchange experience.
The airport also houses prayer rooms, WCs, and a myriad of restaurants. Thanks to these facilities, you can rest after your flight and prepare for the journey conveniently. Also, there are many shops and stores available at the airport, providing you with any necessities you might need during your trip.
Speaking of relaxation, Stansted Airport is also home to a premium lounge for all travelers. Escape Lounge at the airport offers visitors superior service, with delicious dishes and fresh beverages.
Transport from London Stansted Airport to the City Center
Once you land at London Stansted Airport, you can now take a train, bus, or taxi to travel to your actual destination. Thanks to London's compact city planning, traveling from the airport to the city center will be fast and convenient.
If you're already familiar with the city's public transportation, you can simply take a train or bus for an affordable trip. However, if you are carrying heavy luggage or have time constraints, taxis are always the best option.
Train
British railroads connect the entirety of the United Kingdom together. Thanks to the country's extensive train system, you can conveniently travel from Stansted Airport to various parts of the country.
If you want to travel from the airport to London's city center, you can take the local train line, Stansted Express. The train departs from the airport and, after a 48-minute journey, arrives at its final destination, London Liverpool Street. You can check the Stansted Express website for timetables and booking.
Alternatively, there are several regular trains from various stations in London and the rest of the UK. Although the travel time varies, these trains offer a comfy, quick, and strikingly scenic journey. You can pre-book your train tickets to save money and schedule your journey in advance.
Bus & Coach Lines
London Stansted Airport's bus station is located only two minutes away from the terminal. You can take the Airport Bus Express (Service A21) to get to London city center. The line offers a direct connection between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street and runs every 30 minutes from 06:00 am to 02:00 am. Alternatively, National Express coach lines A6, A8, and A9 provide transportation to various parts of London.
Some of the other bus and coach services operating between Stansted and various cities are:
- 7, 7A - Bishop's Stortford to Stansted Airport
- 133 - Stansted Airport - Braintree
- 305 - Bishop's Stortford - Stansted Airport
- 316, 318 - Stansted Airport - Saffron Walden
- 508, 509, 510 - Harlow to Stansted Airport
- 737 - Oxford - Stansted Airport (National Express)
- 777 - Birmingham - Stansted Airport (National Express)
- 727 - Great Yarmouth - Heathrow Airport T5 (National Express)
You can see a full map of these lines on this map.
Rental Cars and Taxis
Rental cars and taxis are some of the most popular alternatives to public transportation. You can find rent-a-car offices within the airport's proximity and rent a private vehicle suitable for your budget. Thanks to their extensive selection of cars, these services offer the perfect option for all travelers.
In addition to rental cars, you can always take a taxi from the airport to your destination. Even though taxis are visibly more expensive than other forms of public transportation, they are the most comfortable method for travelers who don't want to deal with timetables.
ARRIVAL : Amsterdam
There are direct flights to Amsterdam departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport which is connected through various domestic flights to 33 different cities within Turkey as İzmir, Antalya, Balıkesir, Ankara.
About the Airport
Pegasus Airlines offers frequent flights to Amsterdam Airport Schipol which is known to be the primary international airport in the country. It is also regarded to be the third busies airport in Europe due to its high volume of passenger traffic as a result of frequent connections to the rest of the world. The airport is located only 9 km away from Amsterdam city center, in Haarlemmermeer.
Amsterdam Airport Schipol
Schipol Airport became the prominent connection point of the Netherlands in 1945 for civilian needs. It went under reconstruction after it had been severely damaged in the Second World War. The airport currently consists of three departure halls under a single terminal. It has a capacity of 50 million passengers annually and provides numerous facilities for all needs.
Transport from Schipol Airport to the City Center
There are many transfer options to the city center. Railway is a comfortable option for those who would like to travel to other cities. The trains depart from the airport at one floor below the main hall which are running on a frequent basis from 06.00 am until 1.00 am. One-way ticket costs around 4.50 euros and can be purchased either at the ticket desks or from the vending machines at the arrival hall. It takes about 15 minutes to get to Amsterdam Central Station by train. Although being a rather convenient option do not forget to check the train schedules online.
There are also public buses providing service from the Airport to the city center. You can take bus number 397/ Amsterdam Airport Express or number 69 that depart from Schipol Plaza right outside the main hall. Amsterdam Airport Express offers a cheap and comfortable ride to the city for 6 euros. You may check the bus route in advance in order to determine the closest stop to your desired destination.
Alternatively, bus number 69 provides a relatively longer journey which takes about 40 minutes at the cost of 3 euros and ends at Amsterdam Sloterdjik train station. However, you may need to take another bus to get the Central Station from there. Bus lines number 300 and 361 are among the alternative means of transportation from the airport, depending on where you would like to go.
In order to get easier access to your place of accommodation, you may consider Schipol Hotel Shuttles that ride directly to the major city hotels from 06.00 am- 21.00 pm. The fare differs depending on travel type, the location of your hotel and number of adult passengers. You can reach all the relevant information online.
If you would like to find a more comfortable and faster option, you can book a taxi or consider car rental services offered by Pegasus Airlines.
Public Transport
Amsterdam has very highly developed public transportation; so it is easy to get around in Amsterdam using public transport. Amsterdam has 5 metro routes, 16 tram routes, 10 train stations, lots of regional buses. Also, Amsterdam is known as a bicycle-friendly city and using bicycles as a primary choice of transportation. You can rent bikes almost anywhere in the city.