London Luton Airport

Minimum Connection Time in London Luton Airport

The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) required in a specific airport is essential to know if the route has a connecting flight. It is advisable to look this up before booking a ticket. The MCT is also a deciding factor when a passenger makes a claim for compensation for a missed connection. Below you can see the MCT for connecting flights in London Luton Airport.

• Between domestic flights: 30 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 60 min.
• Between international flights: 90 min.

London Luton Airport terminal

Terminals are the sections or separate buildings in airports through which passengers can transfer between ground transportation and the places for boarding or disembarking from the plane. It is important to know which terminal you are leaving from or travelling through, because terminals in bigger airports might be a long distance from each other and travellers might require more time to get to the correct one. There is 1 Terminal in London Luton Airport.

Terminal 1 – EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and others

Transport from London Luton Airport

It might be a challenge to find the most convenient way to get to the city centre when visiting a destination for the first time. It is not always possible to travel by public transportation directly from the airport and taxis are often pricey. We advise looking at all the alternatives ahead of your flight so you can find out what your options are and can schedule your trip appropriately.

London Luton Airport train

• Thameslink
  Direction: Central London
  Travel time (approx.): 24 min.

London Luton Airport bus

• Shuttle
  Direction: Luton Airport Parkway railway station
  Travel time (approx.): 10 min.
  Operating hours: 05:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily

London Luton Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside the Terminal
  Travel time (approx.): 1 hr. 10 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 100 EUR

Where to have a rest in London Luton Airport

Sometimes air travellers face long waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers or a flight delay until the following day. In such instances, it is essential to know the places in the airport where you can have a decent break or spend time before your flight.

London Luton Airport lounges

Airport lounges are places that offer passengers a variety of benefits and services, such as relaxation zones, food and drinks, WIFI, showers, etc., so passengers can wait in an agreeable and comfortable setting.

• Aspire Lounge
  Location: Departures
  Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
• Clubrooms Lounge
  Location: Departures
  Opening hours: 04:30 AM - 09:30 PM, daily

London Luton Airport hotels

When your flight takes off the following day or the lounges are not suitable, you can opt for staying in a hotel nearby. A number of airports have hotels directly in the airport, while in others you might need to leave the airport area to reach the closest hotel. We have selected the best alternatives for you in case you want to stay in a hotel between flights.

• Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport Hotel
  Price: from 90 EUR per night
  Address: Airport Way, Luton LU2 9LF, United Kingdom
  Contact: +44 158 221 8555
  
• White House Hotel
  Price: from 40 EUR per night
  Address: 38 Williton Rd, Luton LU2 9EJ, the United Kingdom
  Contact: +44 755 221 7192
• Hemel Short Stay Hotel
  Price: from 28 EUR per night
  Address: 36 Dunraven Ave, Luton LU1 1TP, United Kingdom
  Contact: +44 730 808 2111

London Luton Airport cafes & restaurants

When travelling, it is essential to have enough food and drink. Whatever you are in need of, whether it is a quick bite for the plane, a spot for coffee before an early flight, or a spot to take a rest and sit down during a layover, we have a selection of options to suit your needs.

• Starbucks
  Description: coffee, drinks, desserts, sandwiches, snacks
  Location: before and after security and Arrivals
• Costa Coffee
  Description: coffee, warm and cold drinks, desserts, sandwiches and salads
  Location: before security and Arrivals
• Pret a Manger
  Description: sandwiches, salads, pastries, soups, hot wraps, and desserts
  Location: before and after security and Arrivals
• Burger King
  Description: fast food restaurant
  Location: before security and Arrivals
• Krispy Kreme
  Description: doughnut cafe
  Location: after security
• Wasabi
  Description: Japanese cuisine
  Location: after security

London Luton Airport shops

If you leave your souvenir purchasing to the very last minute, or you merely have time to pass before your flight, it is a good idea to visit the airport shops. The guide below shows a selection of shops at the airport.

• Aelia
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: after security
• WHSmith
  Description: newspapers, magazines, books, drinks, snacks, and sweets
  Location: before security
• Victoria's Secret
  Description: lingerie, cosmetics, perfumes, and gifts
  Location: after security
• Dixons Travel
  Description: electrical store
  Location: after security
• JD Sports
  Description: sportswear
  Location: after security

Car hire London Luton Airport

Some places are worth seeing by car, or it might be essential for your journey to travel by car. To help you to select the right car hire company for your journey, we have provided a list below.

• Hertz
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +44 843 309 3046
• Europcar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +44 371 384 3413
• Avis
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +44 344 544 6021
• Budget
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +44 344 544 4646
• Enterprise
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +44 158 239 0969

Other facilities in London Luton Airport

Below are some other important amenities in the airport that you may want to visit while travelling.

• Chaplaincy
  Contact: +44 158 239 0969

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