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Luton Airport - LTN
Navigation House
Airport Way
Luton
Bedfordshire LU2 9LY
(0)1582 405 100
(0)1582 395 450
info@ltn.aero
General Information
London Luton Airport is located 51km (32 miles) northeast of London. The airport is easily accessible from all over the country and located close to the M1 and M25.
To and From the East and A1:
Via the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin. The airport lies just off the A505 and is clearly signposted.
To and From the M25:
If approaching via Dunstable, follow the airport signs. Alternative approaches include travelling via M40/M25 to join the M1 and then exit via Junction 10. Exit the M25 at Junction 21 for the access to the M1.
To and From the M1:
London Luton Airport is only 30 minutes from North London, 15 minutes from the M25 and 5 minutes from the M1. The airport is just two miles from the M1 motorway. Exit the M1 at Junction 10. The route to the airport is clearly signposted.
London Luton Airport is served by frequent bus services connecting the airport and surrounding areas.
Local buses offer frequent bus services connecting the airport and the surrounding areas including: Luton Town Centre; Watford; St Albans; Milton Keynes; Leighton Buzzard; Harpenden and Dunstable.
By coach, London Luton Airport has excellent connections with key towns and cities across the country. The coach pick up and drop off points are situated in front of the terminal building.
Regular rail services to central London take as little as 25 minutes. Other destinations include the south coast, the Midlands and northern England, operated direct by Thameslink- Luton Airport Express and Midland Mainline. A constant, free shuttle bus service operates to and from Luton Airport Parkway Station, this is a 5 minute trip from the airport terminal building.
From the mid-term car park, drivers will assist disabled customers to board or disembark the buses on request. There is a Special Assistance intercom enabling disabled customers to call for free assistance to their check-in desk.
There are several electronic information booths at the airport, as well as roving passenger service assistants. The booths contain touch-screen information on onward transportation, local amenities, airport navigation, parking and live flight information. Other facilities include a children's play centre, baby care rooms and a chapel.
Airport Hotels
Staying in an airport hotel on the night before your departure date enables you to have a more relaxing start to your holiday - if you are travelling by car, no travel delays stuck in traffic or bad weather, so no pressure about missing your flight. It can also save money on parking, as hotel + parking often works out at only a few pounds more than a room alone, or sometimes the package works out cheaper than the parking charges alone.
The Ibis Hotel and Holiday Inn Express are on the airport site.
To search for and book your airport hotel stay, use our quote engine for excellent rates.
Airport Parking
The short term car park is adjacent to the terminal and is suited to executive stays and meeting and greeting passengers. On arrival at London Luton Airport follow the Gold signs for short term parking. There are disabled bays in this car park.
The mid term parking facility is ideal for stays of up to 5 days, however longer stays are accepted. On arrival at London Luton Airport follow the Green signs for Mid Term Parking. The car park is serviced by free fully accessible shuttle buses. Drivers will assist disabled customers to board or disembark the buses on request.
There is a Special Assistance intercom enabling disabled customers to call for free assistance to their check-in desk.
Long term parking is for stays of 5 days or more - there is a minimum charge of 5 days. On arrival at the airport follow the PINK signs for the Long Term Parking area.
There is also a Special Assistance Point enabling disabled customers to call for free assistance to their check-in desks. To use this car park you must pre-book in advance.
Drivers will assist disabled customers to board or disembark the buses on request.
You can use our quote engine to search for and book online your best car parking option. If you pre-book, not only do you guarantee your space, but you also save money.
Car Rental
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National are all represented. Car hire desks are next to the Arrivals hall.
Click here for a wide choice of vehicles from cheap economy options through to luxury vehicles.
Check In
As a guide, you should check in 2 hours before your departure time. Hand luggage should not exceed 7 kilos and must not contain any sharp objects, replica guns, etc. You should also not take anywhere in your luggage such items as flammable or poisonous liquids, etc.(see below for a more comprehensive list).
Security Information
All passengers and hand luggage will be searched before entering the Departure Lounge. Enhanced security can take time, so please be patient with any additional personal and luggage searches and please carry only one piece of hand luggage. Please ensure that your hand luggage does not contain any of the following:
- Toy guns (plastic or metal)
- Knives with blades of any length
- Metal cutlery, except teaspoons
- Catapults
- Razor blades (unless permanently set in a fixed cartridge)
- Tradesmens tools (e.g. box cutters, drills, drill bits.)
- Darts
- Scissors
- Hypodermic Syringes (unless required for medical reasons)
- Knitting needles
- Corkscrews
- Large sporting bats and clubs (e.g. baseball, golf clubs, cricket bats, hurling sticks)
- Billiard, snooker or pool cues
- Lighters shaped like a firearm
- Ice skates
- Skateboards
- Fishing rods/reels
- Fireworks, flares (including party poppers, toy caps)
- Non safety matches
- Lighter fluids
All car parks at Luton meet strict security standards and with the majority of them having received the AA/Police GOLD award for airport parking security. Car parks are monitored 24 hours a day and have barrier control as well as CCTV in constant operation and most have perimeter fencing.
To book your secure airport parking at discounted rates, use quote engine.
Airline Lounges
The lounge at Luton Airport offers well appointed computer facilities, a selection of hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks, TV, or music. Internet access is free and there are telephone and fax services. The lounge is located between Boots and Claire's Accessories in the Departures Area. It is available for the use of both domestic and international passengers and is open from 0545hrs until 2230hrs seven days a week.
This is a non-smoking lounge and is not available for children under 14 years of age
You can book your place in the airport lounge here.
Banks and Money Exchange
Bureaux de change, ATMs and web-enabled telephones can be found throughout the terminal building.
Shops and Duty Free
The airport has a range of restaurants, caf廥 and bars, including a food court and a traditional English pub. Shops include Accessorize, Best of the Best, Body Shop, Books etc, Boots, Claire's Accessories, Dixons, H.Samuel, Nuance Travel Shopping, Impulse, Salisburys, Sock Shop, Sunglasses Hut, Tie Rack, Whistlestop and World News.