Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is four hours behind London, where Stansted Airport is located. Philadelphia follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your STN to Philadelphia flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from STN to Philadelphia, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
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Travelling from central London to STN takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Philadelphia, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Philadelphia
293 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Philadelphia flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 588 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from STN to Philadelphia. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Explore without limits with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and venture far and wide through Philadelphia and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from STN to Philadelphia.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
After your flight from Stansted Airport to Philadelphia has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your STN to Philadelphia flight, settle in at a hotel close to TTN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Stansted Airport to Philadelphia. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are generally higher and attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Philadelphia in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Stansted Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Philadelphia, explore our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Philadelphia.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.