Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Essaouira is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your STN to ESU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Essaouira (and then seeing more of Morocco!) is a cinch with Ryanair UK Ltd. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair UK Ltd on this route.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport. Madrid Airport is a top stopover on the STN to ESU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
At the moment, 28 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 58 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from STN to ESU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Consider staying in a hotel near ESU if you're catching a late London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Essaouira Airport rental car and discover Essaouira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Aircar, Budget and FoxCar are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Essaouira. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Essaouira Airport for August if you'd like to visit Essaouira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to ESU in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a visit to Casablanca will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.