Luton Airport Guide | London

Airport Location

London Luton Airport is located in Bedfordshire, 35.1 miles outside Central London.

Address

2 Percival Way, London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LY, United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 (0)158 240 5100

Website

http://www.london-luton.co.uk/

Airport Facts

Establishment: 1938
Owner: Luton Borough Council
Operator: London Luton Airport Operations Ltd
Terminals: 1
Runways: 1

London Luton Airport is the fourth largest airport in London and the fifth busiest airport in the United Kingdom.

Terminals

London Luton Airport has only one terminal and a runway running east to west. The airport serves airlines operating to European destinations along with charter operations to Asian and North American destinations. easyJet has its largest base at Luton Airport.

Luton Airport Airlines and Destinations

Luton Airport serves 9 passenger airlines and 5 cargo airlines operating fleets to 60 different worldwide destinations.

Airport Parking

Luton Airport offers different parking options.

Short Term Parking

The short term parking area is located just minutes from the terminal. Motorcycles can be parked here free of charge.

Mid Term Parking

The mid term parking area is located a little away and bus services operate 24/7 between the terminal and the car park and it takes just 2 minutes.

Long Term Parking

The long term parking area is located away from the terminal and bus services operate 24/7 between the terminal and the car park and it takes 10 minutes.

Disabled Parking

Parking bays for the disabled are available in the short, mid and long term parking areas.

Hotels

London Luton Airport has about 18 hotels within its close proximity offering business and leisure travelers a comfortable accommodation. Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, Quality Skyline Hotel, Luton Hoo Hotel and Leaside Hotel are some of the best hotel choices close to the airport.

Shops and Restaurants

London Luton Airport has a number of stores to shop articles including fashion and accessories, magazines and books, entertainment and tech gadgets, travel essentials and bureaux de change.

Cotton Traders, WHSmith, Marks & Spencer, ICE and Voyager are some of the shops available in the check-in concourse and public areas. Boots, Dixons Travel, WHSmith, Duty Free, Sunglass Hut, Voyager and Accessorize are some of the best shops available after security in the airport.

The Airport has best places to relax with a coffee and snacks, dine in style, cocktails, multi cuisines and many more to offer great taste to passengers. Costa, Food Village, Burger King, Bar 10, Starbucks Coffee and Pip are a few to name.

Lounges

Luton Airport has departure lounges and executive lounges for travelers featuring good seating, relaxing spaces, communication facilities, entertainment options, good food, baby care and many more.

Business Services

Executive lounges, priority pass, internet facilities and transportation are available for business travelers. Hotels close by have all business facilities for holding business meetings and conferences.

Information Desks and Help

The information desk is located inside the terminal and is open between 6:00 and 23:00 and in the departures it is open between 5:00 and 21:00.

Medical Help

Boots has its branch in the airport and you can get any medicine for health disorders.

Facilities for the Disabled

Wheelchair ramps, adapted elevators, restrooms and telephones are available in the airport for the disabled. Special needs with parking and seating are also arranged separately.

Transportation

By Bus and Coach

National Express serves London Luton Airport and destinations in the Midlands and north of England. Green Line Coaches and EasyBus run direct bus services to London. Local buses connect the airport to Luton town centre and other destinations. First Capital Connect buses operate between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway railway station for every 10 minutes.

Train

First Capital Connect offers connections to Bedford, St Albans, London, Wimbledon, Sutton, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. East Midlands Trains operate for every 1 hour to London St Pancras in the south and Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham in the North.

Taxi

Black cabs and taxis take off from taxi ranks from the airport to different destinations in London. Private hire companies have their booking counters at the airport and professional chauffeur services are provided by many private transportation companies to and from all destinations in London.

Spending Time at the Airport

Airport views, lounges and shopping in different shops and stores at the airport offers great time for passengers in the airport.

Nearby Attractions

Wardown and Stockward Parks and Museums, Wrest Park gardens, St Albans Cathedral, The Chilterns