Luton Airport

Luton Airport general information

If you’re flying from Luton Airport, we've collected the essential 'must-know' information you'll need to ensure your trip gets off to the perfect stress-free start.

Luton Airport parking

If you're driving to Luton Airport, pre-booking your parking in advance is the easiest way to guarantee a space and avoid paying on-the-day prices. APH offers a choice of Park & Ride and Meet & Greet options at a range of price points.

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Luton Airport hotel and parking packages

Does sitting on the M1 in morning traffic sound like a pretty poor way to start your holiday? Avoid the congested commute to Luton Airport and kick start your trip the night before your flight with a stay at an airport hotel. You can opt for room only, or book a great value airport hotel and parking package if you're travelling to Luton by car.

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All about Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (IATA: LTN) is one of the UK's five busiest airports, handling around 16 million passengers a year. Located just two miles from Junction 10a of the M1 motorway, it is the fourth-largest airport serving the London area after Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

Luton is a base for easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and TUI, with the majority of routes serving European leisure destinations. The busiest European routes are to Budapest and Amsterdam, while Glasgow and Edinburgh top the domestic charts.

Getting There

• By road

Luton Airport sits just off the M1 motorway. From London and the south, exit at Junction 10 and follow the airport signs - it is approximately two miles from the motorway. From the east via the A1, take the A505 through Hitchin. From the west via the M40/M25, join the M1 northbound and exit at Junction 10. Sat nav postcode: LU2 9QT.

• By train

Luton Airport Parkway is the dedicated rail station for the airport. A shuttle bus connects the station to the terminal in around 10 minutes, running every 10 minutes between 05:00 and midnight with a through-the-night service available. Make sure you book your ticket to Luton Airport (LUA) to have the shuttle fare included.

From London, trains depart from St Pancras International, City Thameslink, Farringdon and Blackfriars, with a journey time of around 20 to 45 minutes depending on the service.

• By coach

National Express operates regular services between London Victoria and Luton Airport via Paddington and Golders Green. Green Line route 757 also connects London Victoria to the airport via Marble Arch, Baker Street and Brent Cross.
Coach stops are located directly outside the terminal building.

Airport Map

Check out the terminal building map here.

Check-in information

Check-in desks open two hours before flight departure. If you have already checked in online and are travelling with hand baggage only, you can proceed directly to security. Passengers with hold luggage should use the bag drop desks for their airline.

Tip: weigh your baggage before check-in using the self-service scales (£1.00) to avoid excess baggage charges at the desk. Contact your airline here for further information on times.

Mobile check-in information

Many airlines allow you to check-in online ahead of arriving at the airport. This lets you choose seats and swerve queues on departure day. Use this list of airlines flying from Luton Airport to check if your carrier offers online check-in.

Destinations

Luton Airport covers both domestic and international routes, with extensive services across Europe. Check the full list of routes from Luton Airport here.

Disabled Passenger Details

• Special assistance

Special Assistance should be booked with your airline at least 48 hours before travel. Services include help with transport, luggage, check-in, security and boarding. If you have not pre-booked, speak to a member of staff at the Special Assistance Desk on arrival - signposted in yellow from the terminal entrance.

• Blue Badge parking

Blue Badge bays are available in Terminal Car Park 1, Terminal Car Park 2 and the Long Stay car park. Badge holders can access reduced parking rates in Terminal Car Park 1 - take your Blue Badge to the Priority Parking Office on Level 2 for validation.

• Hearing loops

There are 130 hearing loops throughout the airport, including at check-in, security, departure gates and border control.

• Hidden disabilities

Sunflower lanyards are available at the Special Assistance Desk. Wearing one identifies you to staff as someone who may benefit from additional support, and gives access to Fast Track Security for you and your immediate family.
A quiet room for passengers with autism, dementia or cognitive impairment is located next to Gate 17 after security, with a toilet, shower, height-adjustable changing bench and hoist.

• Family facilities

Baby care rooms with changing facilities are located throughout the terminal. Pushchairs can be taken to the gate. A family-friendly play area is located near Gates 1 to 6, around the corner from Pret a Manger. Find out all the information you need here

Click here for details of how Luton Airport helps passengers with hidden disabilities such as autism.

Fast-Track security lane

Fast Track Security is available from £6.00 per person when booked online, or £7.00 at the airport. Opening times are 04:15 to 20:00. Holders of easyJet Flexifare or Plus tickets and sunflower lanyard wearers also have access.
. Book your place here.

Family Assisted Lanes

Family assistance lanes are not offered at Luton Airport.

Shopping

Need to pick up a few last-minute essentials for your trip? Here’s a full list of the shops at Luton Airport and whether they’re located before or after security.

Where to Eat

Here is a full list of eating options available for travellers both before and after security. 

Area for Kids

There are no free play areas for kids, but Voyager Entertainment offers arcade games 24 hours a day. Find facilities in the check-in area and departure lounge.

Wi-Fi access

Unlimited free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. Connect to the Luton Airport Wi-Fi network and follow the welcome page instructions. Provided by Virgin Wi-Fi - for support call +44 (0)330 660 1028. and all essential information can be found here.

Mobile Devices

According to research by the Kayak Travel blog, Luton Airport has 400 power sockets and 40 universal charging points situated throughout the terminal. Please ensure you're entitled to use these facilities before charging your device.

Baby Changing

Baby changing facilities are available throughout the airport, with most located near the terminal's toilets. Download a map of the terminal here.

Luggage Trolleys

Luggage storage is operated by Luggage-Point (open 04:00 to 21:00), offering baggage storage, bag wrapping and weighing scales. Luggage trolleys cost £2.00 and are available throughout the terminal and at Terminal Car Park 1.

Luggage Lockers

Left luggage lockers can be accessed 24 hours a day and cost from £5 per item for 0-2 hours or £10 per item for 2-24 hours. Additional 24-hour periods are charged at £5 per item. All bags will be subject to X-Ray screening. Left Luggage is managed by Excess Baggage Company and is located on the main concourse, beside the stairs/escalators to departures. 

Pharmacies

Off-the-shelf medicines, toiletries and baby supplies can be purchased at Boots stores both before and after security. However, there is no dispensing pharmacy, so prescriptions will not be fulfilled.

Showers

There are no public showers at Luton Airport.

Chapel

The prayer room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is open to people of all faiths. Located in the departures area after security, it includes washing facilities, prayer mats and prayer books.