By Road

London Luton Airport is easily accessible from all over the country and located close to the M1 and M25.

The airport has conveniently located short-stay, mid-term and long-stay car parks.

• London Luton Airport, closer than you think:
• Central London: 32 miles
• North London: 30 miles
• Milton Keynes: 25 miles
• Birmingham: 90 miles
• Oxford: 50 miles
• Cambridge: 35 miles
• Bedford: 22 miles

When using Sat Nav systems, please input postcode - LU2 9QT

Traffic Radio

Travelling to/from London Luton Airport  

For passengers travelling to London Luton Airport by car, listen to Traffic Radio to hear the latest:

• Traffic conditions on the motorway, major A roads and London's main roads.
• Emergency incidents.
• Roadworks.
• Brought to you by the Highways Agency and Transport for London.

Traffic Radio broadcasts continuous live traffic updates 24 hours a day online and on DAB Digital Radio.

www.trafficradio.org.uk

WARNING: Extensive roadworks on the approach to London Luton Airport

Important Passenger Information

Major roadworks are scheduled on the M1 motorway and the main approach to the airport that will affect access to London Luton Airport.

Passengers are advised to expect delays for the duration of these works and are strongly advised to leave plenty of additional travel time to get to London Luton Airport as there can be lengthy delays at peak periods.

For an update on the latest road closures or diversions, please see further down this page.

East Luton Corridor

In addition to the major road works currently underway on the M1 motorway, Luton Borough Council's 'East Luton Corridor' road works project is due to continue until Spring 2008.

Passengers are advised to expect delays for the duration of these works and are strongly advised to leave additional travel time to get to London Luton Airport.

Local residents and business partners are advised to expect congestion around the Airport and should allow extra time or use alternative routes.

For further information on the scheme Click here.

Monday 4th August - for approx 6/8 weeks

No access from Gypsy Lane roundabout near the A505 Airport Way onto Gypsy Lane. Traffic coming from A1081 Airport Way will be able to leave A1081/A505 Airport Way roundabout to access the Luton Airport Parkway Station and to Lower Harpenden Road.
 
The diversion route will be fully signposted and traffic can access A505 to Vauxhall Way roundabout onto Kimpton Road and turn at the Windmill Junction.

Please see downloadable pdf of the diversion route below.

NOTE: This information has been received in good faith and is deemed to be accurate at the time of publication, however it may be subject to change or cancellation.

To and From the East and A1

Access to London Luton Airport from the East and A1 is via the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin.

The airport lies just off the A505 and is clearly signposted.

To and From the M25

Access to London Luton Airport from the West is possible through several routes.

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.

Work started on Monday 20th March 2006 on the M1 Widening scheme.  Please allow extra time for journeys to the airport whilst the widening scheme for the M1, between junction 6A (M25) and junction 10 (Luton), is being carried out.  The scheme will widen 10 miles (17 km) of the motorway to four lanes in each direction to relieve congestion and improve safety.

This will be achieved by widening three sections of the road:

- between junctions 6a and 7 southbound;
- northbound and southbound between junctions 8 and 9;
- and southbound between junctions 9 and 10.

The scheme will also provide parallel link roads between junctions 7 and 8 to cater for local traffic using the A414/M10 between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.

There will be a mandatory 50mph speed restriction on the motorway while work takes place.