Introduction
London Luton Airport (LTN) is an international airport located in Luton and ranks as the fourth busiest airport in the UK. It primarily caters to leisure and budget flights throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Location
Luton Airport is located just 1.7 miles east of Luton town centre and approximately 34 miles from central London with good transport links.
Facilities and Terminals
A single terminal serves all flights making it relatively straightforward to navigate. The airport terminal building boasts a variety of amenities, including shopping, dining, lounges, currency exchange kiosks, and is completely accessible for disabled travellers whilst providing facilities and services for those requiring assistance if required.
All arrivals and departures take place in a single terminal building, simplifying check-in, security, and the boarding process.
The airport’s expansion plan, approved in 2025, is set to double the number of passengers by upgrading the existing terminal 1 and introducing a state-of-the-art terminal 2, as well as enhancing transport links for passengers.
Luton Airport Lounges
Airport lounges are a great way to get away from the crowds and make the most of your time at the airport – be it relaxing or working.
Accessing one of the lounges allows you to enjoy 3 hours prior to your flight’s departure in the lounge area. You can indulge in a variety of complimentary beverages, snacks, and reading materials, along with unlimited Wi-Fi, and most lounges will feature a television.
My Lounge
Opening times
Daily 04:00 – 21:00
- Games room
- Complementary beers, wines and spirits
- Self-service hot/cold grazing menu
No1 Lounge
Opening times
Daily 04:00 – 20:00
- TV’s, digital magazines and newspapers
- Fully tended bar
- Buffet style seasonal dishes
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As well as a super-easy booking process, you can save up to 60% off the normal price of an airport lounge pass.
Hotels
Luton Airport features hotels that are just a short walk from the Terminal building, providing convenient access for travellers.
On Airport Hotels
There are 5 reasonably priced Hotels located within a short walk of the passenger terminal.
Ibis Luton Airport
ibis Budget Luton Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport
Holiday Inn Luton Airport
Holiday Inn Express Luton Airport
Local Hotels
The town of Luton itself has a range of chain and budget hotels located around it’s centre and is situated only a couple of miles from the airport.
Visit our Hotels near Luton Airport page for more information.
Day rooms at Luton Airport
A great alternative to airport lounges are day rooms, where hotels offer regular rooms for your use during the daytime.
Day rooms are exactly the same as purchasing a room for an overnight stay, the only difference is the check-in and check out times on the room rate. You can make full use of each hotel’s extensive facilities or you can just try to get some sleep between flights.
Hotels that offer day rooms near Luton Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
Luton Airport Car Parking
If you plan to drive to London Luton and make use of the parking options, the airport provides long-stay, mid-stay, and short-stay car parks.
The short-stay car park is a multi-story within a short 4-minute walk to the terminal, whereas the mid-stay car park is a mere 10-minute walk away, and the long-stay car park is serviced by a shuttle that runs every 20 minutes, taking about 10 minutes to reach the terminal.
Car parking services run 24 hours a day, with security patrols and CCTV. To secure the best rate, consider pre-booking your parking space.
Off-airport parking
Airparks stand out as the primary off-airport parking option, effectively competing with the official car parks, except for the meet and greet providers. Their appeal lies in the lower prices for parking. Shuttles services run every 20 minutes to the airport terminal.
Additionally, Airparks offer an alternative car park to the main Airparks Car Park, ‘Airparks Short Run’ much closer to the airport with the transfer taking only taking 5 minutes.
Valet or Meet ‘n’ Greet parking
A hassle-free and convenient choice, simply leave your car at the terminal forecourt and it will be returned to you when you arrive back. Provided by Swift, Drivefly and Priority Parking. Your vehicle is stored in a secure compound off-airport while you are away.
Recently, Meet ‘n’ Greet airport car parking has received negative attention due to reports of unscrupulous operators in the media. Therefore, it’s crucial to choose a reputable company that has a solid reputation and a secure facility for parking your vehicle.
Pre-book your parking
Not only will you guarantee yourself a space but you will save money whilst doing so.
Whether you’re looking for a Park and Ride car park or a good deal on Meet ‘n’ Greet parking, there’s plenty of choice – and what’s more, we’re never beaten on price.
Airport hotel & car parking packages
Many popular hotels at Luton provide excellent long-term car parking options and packages for overnight stays.
Luton offers a variety of hotel and long stay parking deals at many of its popular hotels. Featuring competitive prices across all categories, from Bed & Breakfast options to budget-friendly chain hotels, and even luxurious 4-star accommodations.
These hotel and parking packages at can offer substantial savings to purchasing hotel and car parking separately. On a few occasions the package has been cheaper than just buying the long term car parking!
Connectivity
Luton Airport has excellent connections to London and various regions of the UK. It offers a broad selection of rail and bus transport choices for travellers.
Train
Luton Airport Express – Luton to London transfer
Connecting Luton Airport Parkway Station and St Pancras International, London. This is a dedicated train service allowing passengers to travel from central London to the Luton London Airport (LLA) terminal in around 30 minutes.
Luton DART (between Luton Station and the terminal)
Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit) provides a smooth and convenient journey from the closest train station, Luton Parkway, which is located approximately a mile away from the passenger terminal at Luton.
Bus
The cheapest all but slowest option to transfer between Luton Airport and London.
National Express provides a round-the-clock coach service between Luton Airport and London as well as larger cities in the UK.
Visit our London airport & cruise ship transfers page for more information.
Luton and London luggage storage
If you are travelling with luggage, but still want to explore before you leave, then consider using the Luggage Hero storage solution. You can easily find locations all over London to safely store your luggage for any amount of time you need. It is cheap, secure and bookable online.