LONDON Stansted had its busiest-ever November as it prepares for a record-breaking festive season.
The airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers during the month, beating the previous record set in 2024.
The top three busiest destinations were Istanbul, Dublin, and Edinburgh, while the most popular countries were Spain, Italy and Germany.
About 80 per cent of flights were on time and more than 90 percent of first wave morning departures left on schedule.
From December 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026, an anticipated 1.4 million passengers are set to pass through Stansted for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Nick Millar, operations director for London Stansted, said: "The start of the winter season saw demand for travel across our extensive route network remain very strong.
"Alongside record-breaking passenger numbers, airline punctuality was strong.
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"This positive performance is one of the highest of any airport in Europe and provides the best platform for our airlines to keep to their schedules.
"Our operational preparations for the big getaway are well underway, both in the terminal and on the airfield.
"All our teams will be working hard to ensure our passengers receive the best possible experience when travelling through the airport, especially across the very busy festive season."
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