Last checked: October 28, 2026. Labels: Stated = on the airport’s own website; Not checked yet = we found no airport or outlet source.
Short answer: London Stansted’s own Faith and Worship page lists two Stansted airport prayer rooms in the main Terminal Building: one “opposite Check-In Zone A” and, after security, one “near the Escape Lounge in the main Departure Area.” The airport says “Both rooms are open 24 hours a day and are for use by people of any faith, or of none. Ritual washing facilities are provided adjacent to both rooms.” On the airport’s restaurant listing, two Departure Lounge outlets, Comptoir Libanais and Tortilla, carry a “Halal” tag.
Stansted Airport prayer rooms by terminal
| Terminal | Landside / after security | Location (as listed) | Hours | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Terminal Building | Before security (the page lists it before the after-security room) | Opposite Check-In Zone A | 24 hours | Stated |
| Main Terminal Building | After security | Near the Escape Lounge in the main Departure Area | 24 hours | Stated |
Sources: London Stansted Airport, Faith and Worship (opened October 28, 2026). The page does not use the word “landside”; it says “Once you have passed through security, you will find a further prayer room”, so the Check-In Zone A room is the one before security. The page also describes the Stansted Airport Chaplaincy, which offers pastoral care to passengers of any faith or none.
Wudu, Qibla and Jummah at Stansted Airport
- Wudu: “Ritual washing facilities are provided adjacent to both rooms.” (Stated)
- Qibla: the page does not mention a Qibla sign or prayer mats.
- Jummah: the page does not list Friday prayer times.
Halal food at Stansted Airport
| Outlet | Terminal | What the airport or outlet says | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comptoir Libanais | Departure Lounge | Tagged “Halal” (with Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free) on the airport’s restaurant listing; outlet page: “Head to the Departure Lounge to experience a Lebanese feast.” | Stated |
| Tortilla | Departure Lounge | Tagged “Halal” (with Vegetarian, Vegan) on the airport’s restaurant listing; outlet page: “Located in the Departure Lounge” | Stated |
| Other Stansted outlets | Main Terminal | No “Halal” tag on the airport’s listing on October 28, 2026 | Not checked yet |
Source: Stansted Airport, Restaurants (opened October 28, 2026). The tag does not say whether the whole menu or only some dishes are halal, or who certifies it, so ask at the counter. See which airlines serve halal meals and our guide to halal food at airports.
Practical tips for Stansted Airport prayer rooms
- Arriving early? Pray in the room opposite Check-In Zone A before you go through security.
- Already airside? The second room is near the Escape Lounge in the main Departure Area, and both halal-tagged outlets are also in the Departure Lounge.
- For prayer on board, see keeping your salah schedule on long flights, and pack with our halal packing list.
Stansted Airport prayer room FAQ
Is there a prayer room in Stansted Airport departures?
Yes. After security, the airport lists a prayer room near the Escape Lounge in the main Departure Area, open 24 hours.
Is there a prayer room in Stansted Airport arrivals?
The Faith and Worship page does not mention an arrivals prayer room. The room that is not behind security is opposite Check-In Zone A in the main Terminal Building, open 24 hours.
Is there halal food in Stansted Airport?
The airport’s restaurant listing tags Comptoir Libanais and Tortilla, both in the Departure Lounge, as “Halal”. Ask at the counter which dishes are covered.
More: airport prayer rooms around the world, Heathrow prayer rooms, Gatwick prayer rooms and halal holidays in England.
