Which London airport is actually cheapest?
Stansted's €58 ticket looks much cheaper than Heathrow's €126. But real trip cost tells a different story. After adding baggage (€45), seat selection (€12), and the longer transfer (€32), Stansted's advantage narrows significantly. For some destinations, they're nearly tied. Here's the real comparison.
Which airport is best?
Lower ticket prices (€58+) but higher transfer costs (€28–35) and baggage fees (€45). The real cost advantage depends heavily on your destination and whether you need a checked bag.
Ticket €58+ + bag €45 + transfer €28–35 = real cost from €131
Higher ticket prices (€126+) but lower transfer costs (€18–29) and baggage often included. For central London, the real cost gap is often smaller than the ticket prices suggest.
Ticket €126+ + bag often included + transfer €18–29 = real cost from €156
Transfer comparison
Stansted is usually cheaper — but the gap is smaller than it looks. With a checked bag, Stansted saves ~€25. Without one, it saves ~€58. But the longer transfer (70+ min vs 50 min) and late-night constraints mean 'cheapest' isn't always 'best value.' Use the Decision Engine.
Compare real cost LHR vs STN → →How we determine this
This guide is generated from the Travelvus Decision Engine using verified airport datasets, destination transfer profiles, and door-to-door comparison methodology. Recommendations are data-driven — not editorial opinion. Transfer costs are illustrative EUR values. Airfares are illustrative planning estimates.
Last reviewed: July 2026