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London Luton Airport – travel guide

London Luton Airport is the fourth largest hub serving the London area. Situated about 30 miles north of London, the airport is easily accessible from the capital and other parts of the country.

How to get to London Luton

Car

Getting there is straightforward, as the airport is just 15 minutes away from the M25 and five minutes from the M1. Drivers will find that London Luton offers a variety of short-term, mid-term and long-term parking options.

Train

People traveling by train will find that the regular rail services from central London take less than half an hour. The airport has its own station - Luton Airport Parkway - on the Midland Main Line.

There is a shuttle bus service to take passengers from the station to the airport, and runs frequent services 24/7.

Coaches

Coaches of EasyBus from London Victoria Station and Earl's Court operate up to every 15 minutes 24 hours 7 days a week.

The airport – good to know

All services from London Luton operate from the airport's single terminal, with flights to roughly 120 destinations on offer. The modern terminal building was developed at a cost of £40 million and officially opened in 1999.

The hub is known as the home of low-cost carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air, which could make it appealing to travelers seeking cheap flights to Amsterdam or other European cities.

Passengers will find plenty of shopping and dining options inside the terminal, both before and after they pass through security. The main check-in concourse features outlets such as Marks & Spencer Simply Food and WHSmith.

After passing through security and reaching the departure lounge area, travellers will be able to browse the duty-free wares on offer at Boots, Kurt Geiger and Sunglass Hut.

For those seeking something to eat or drink before their flight, the check-in concourse includes Burger King, Caffe Nero and Starbucks.

Direct Flights travel tip

With all check-in desks located directly opposite the main entrance to the terminal, it is easy to get rid of your baggage as soon as you arrive. Check-in immediately and then relax by browsing the shops before the fight.

Other facilities at the airport

The main departure lounge at London Luton includes a range of facilities such as baby care rooms and currency exchange from The Change Group.

A baggage wrapping service, which can protect luggage from being damaged in transit, is available to passengers from the check-in concourse.

Hotels nearby

People with flights leaving very early in the morning from London Luton may like to book into a hotel close to the airport for the night, as there are several options available.

Adjacent to the terminal building lies the Express by Holiday Inn Luton, which offers a convenient location and services such as a restaurant, currency exchange and internet access.

Those willing to travel a little further afield will find other accommodation options such as Thistle Hotel Luton.