One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
SEN8.5+1.5
STN7.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
SEN7.0+0.5
STN6.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
SEN6.5+0.3
STN6.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
SEN8.5+0.5
STN8.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
SEN7.3+0.8
STN6.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
SEN6.8+0.4
STN6.4
Best for
SEN
easyJet leisure trips when Greater Anglia beats the slog to Stansted or LutonPriority Pass / DragonPass holders who pre-book SKYLIFE on early banksTravellers who want CT 2 L liquids rules and a short single-terminal walk
STN
Budget airline connectionsFast train to LondonPre-bookable parking deals
Watch out for
SEN
Oyster/contactless PAYG ends at Shenfield — buy a National Rail ticket to Southend AirportFood and retail choice is limited; do not expect a major-hub food courtDo not confuse SEN with STN (Stansted), LCY (London City), or SOU (Southampton)
SEN · Compact Essex London airport with a rail station ~100 steps away, easyJet’s 2025 base, CT security that allows 2 L liquids in the bag, and a single SKYLIFE lounge — tiny compared with STN/LTN but unusually easy door-to-gate once you are on Greater Anglia.
STN · Solid low-cost hub with efficient transport links but suffers from peak congestion and average on-time performance.
