Category: London luton airport

Luton Airport is situated on the edge of the town of Luton in the county of Bedfordshire around 40km north of London. It is just 3km from junction 10a of the M1 motorway which connects to London to the south and Leeds and the M25 to the north. Luton Airport handled over 9.42 million passengers last year and acts as a hub for a number of low cost airlines with most of its passengers heading to European destinations. You can find full details of all the destinations which can be reached from here and the ground handling agents for each airline in our guide to flights at Luton Airport.

If you are flying from Luton Airport there are about 60 check in check in desks straight in front of you in the departures hall which runs the length of the terminal building. You will find a good selection of shops, bars, cafeterias and restaurants both before and after security. We have put together a table of all the retail outlets at Luton Airport with details of where they are located and what they sell. If you want a meal or a snack while waiting for your flight our guide to restaurants tells you what is available. Our departures section also provides details of the executive lounges and live flight departures information.

If you are leaving your car at the airport there are short, medium and long term parking facilities available. If you use the drop off zone at the airport you are only allowed a maximum stay of 10 minutes and you must not leave the vehicle during this time or it will be removed. If you park for longer than 10 minutes you will be charged. It is easier to use the short stay car park if you are picking someone up and you can check our car parking information for full details of tariffs and where the parks are located including off site parking

If you arrive at Luton then when you have cleared customs and get into the the arrivals area you will see a Travelex where you can change your money and a shop where you can buy newspapers and snacks. If you are meeting someone then we provide details of live flight arrivals. If you want a coffee and a sandwich before you set off to your final destination there is a Costa Cafe and a Marks & Spencer Simply Food here, as well as a Travel Centre where you can book your onward transport including bus, coach and rail tickets or make a hotel reservation. If you leave something on the flight or your luggage does not arrive with you, then you should contact your airline handling agent, and you can find contact details for them on our flights information page.

If you are hiring a car from Luton Airport then four of the major car hire companies are based on the site. The hire car centre is a short ride away from the terminal building with a free shuttle bus operated by NCP making regular trips to take you there. The car hire companies at the airport are Avis, Europcar and Hertz. Or if you want to travel in style we also provide details of local chauffeur and limousine hire agencies.

Four taxi companies are licensed to operate from the airport and use the taxi rank which is in the drop off zone outside the terminal building. You can pre-book a taxi and find contact details in our guide to taxis at Luton Airport.

If you prefer to travel by public transport then there is a good choice of bus, coach and train services operating out of the airport. National Express Coaches run to destinations further afield and other London airports. For more details of timetables and routes check our information and links to bus services at Luton Airport.

There is not a railway station at the airport but Luton Parkway is five minutes away offering regular connections to Central London and other parts of the UK. There is a free shuttle bus from the airport to the station and our guide to Luton Airport Trains provides details or links to the various routes and timetables.

Our general information section tells you everything else you need to know when travelling through Luton Airport including details of the weather with a forecast for the next 5 or 10 days, facilities for passengers with special needs and where you can change your money at Luton Airport.

Luton AIRPORT PARKING – CONVENIENT AND LOW-COST

London Luton is the airport that gives you access to inexpensive flights to more than 100 countries, covering all of Europe, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Morocco. Luton also recently started direct flights to New York in the United States of America. The Luton website gives you ideas on where and how you can plan your holidays at a low cost, and suggests packages and extras.

As from Luton airport you can also fly directly to smaller airports all-over Europe, it offers an excellent opportunity to business travellers who need to fly to towns other than the largest cities.  Furthermore, at Luton you can also find private aviation companies focusing on private business jet flights and charter.

In order to allow you to travel reassured that your car is awaiting your return in a safe and appropriate location,  Luton Airport gives you the opportunity of parking directly on the extensive parking lots on and adjacent to the airport grounds. Furthermore it offers very price-efficient solutions, so that you can save on your vacation and also on the parking fees. At Luton as well you can choose among various options and services to accommodate your parking needs on one of the 15 available parking lots.

Luton short term parking –  on airport

This parking is located on the airport grounds, just a short walk from the terminal entry. It is ideal for busy business travellers, if you want to drop off or pick up passengers, visit the airport or travel with family and much luggage. It is secured by a perimeter fence, CCTV monitoring and regular patrols, and also has special parking bays for disabled persons.

The Luton Short Term parking fees start at £4.00 for half an hour, £9.00 for one hour and £37.00 for 24 hours. But if you book in advance online, it may offer you 8 days starting from only £47.95.

Luton mid term parking –  on airport

If you need a price-worthier solution, you may opt for the Mid-Term Parking, which has the same security features as the Short-Term Parking. A short bus ride lasting 5 minutes only will transfer you to the entrance of the terminal – and it is free. Buses are available day and night, every 10 minutes. This parking also has parking spaces for motorcycles.

You can park at the Mid-Term Parking up to 30 minutes for free. One hour costs £9.00, over 1 hour to 24 hours cost only £21.00; the fee for motorcycles is £20.00 per day. If you book online in advance you can benefit from a discount of up to 50%.

Luton long term parking –  on airport

To benefit from low tariffs, or if you travel for an extended time span, you can choose the Luton Long Term Parking. It is located a mere 10 minutes bus ride from the airport terminal, and there are frequent buses available day and night .

The rate for this parking is £19.00 a day, but you can gain significant price reductions by booking online in advance.

Luton Priority Drop Off –  on airport

This parking is the closest to the terminal entrance; it is specifically aimed at people who have to bring passengers to the airport or collect arriving passengers, or have just to do a short visit at the airport. However, the vehicles on this parking must not be left unattended.

The fee for this parking is £2.50 for the first 15 minutes, £9.00 for 30 minutes, and £1.00 for every further minute.

Luton priority parking meet & greet –  on airport

This is the ideal option for business travellers, people on a busy schedule or people travelling with their family – and just anyone who appreciates an excellent service.

Drive your car to a dedicated parking bay of the Priority Parking Meet & Greet service just outside the Airport Terminal. You have to call the service up to 15 minutes before your arrival. Hand over the key of your car to one of the professional and trained drivers who will be waiting for you – he will carefully park your car on a highly secured parking. You can easily proceed to your flight check-in. At your return, call the service  after you picked up your luggage – and your car will be waiting for you at the same place you left it. Check your car, and drive home to get a rest from your journey. Luton Priority Meet & Greet services are acclaimed by customers and receive very high satisfaction ratings.

The prices for this executive service start at only £46.00.  If you can, book early to take advantage from price reductions.

There are further parking facilities provided farther away from Luton Airport, with longer bus transfers and lower prices. However, we suggest using the Luton Airport official parking selection as their services achieve high satisfaction ratings.