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London Stansted Airport

  • Lanyard scheme
  • Quiet room
  • Quieter route
The transit station at Stansted
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Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: London Stansted Airport: assistance and hidden disabilities · Report a change

Stansted takes part in the Sunflower scheme, with lanyards from Assistance Reception in Zone A. Its hidden disability page focuses mostly on dementia and does not mention autism directly.

What they offer

  • Sunflower or assistance lanyardCollect from Assistance Reception in Zone A; no need to book Assisted Travel. Cannot be posted. Lanyards from other UK airports accepted.
  • Quiet room or spaceA quiet space away from the departure lounge is listed, but under the dementia section rather than for autism.
  • Quieter route or fast trackLanyard does not give Security FastTrack access; ask staff at security about the Assistance lane.

Not published yet: pre-booked assistance, familiarisation visit, visual guide or social story, sensory map. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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