What brings you to London Luton Airport?

Whether you're dropping off or picking up, arriving at the airport or departing here, we've got everything you need to ensure you have a stress free journey.

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Arriving

Flying from LLA?

Great stuff. How are you getting here?

Arriving at LLA?

Let's plan your onward journey.

Need car hire at your final destination?

Flying from London Luton Airport and need to hire a car at the destination you’re flying to? We've got you covered. Find great value deals for the destination you are travelling to, from trusted car rental suppliers with no hidden fees.

Getting to your Car Park

Once you arrived, you’ll want to be on the road in the shortest time possible. Wherever you’ve parked, getting to your car is a breeze at London Luton Airport.
 

 

Priority Parking - is located on the second floor of Terminal Car Park 1, and your car will be waiting for you at reception. It’s as simple as that.

Terminal Car Park 1 - is just a short walk beyond our Arrivals exit and is clearly signposted.

Mid Stay Car Park - is about a 10-minute walk to the terminal building. 

Long Stay Car Park - is a ten-minute trip on our FREE 24-hr Shuttle Bus from Bay B at our bus station. Running approximately every 20 minutes. 
 

If you’ve pre-booked - Just pick up your car and proceed to the exit.

What’s the traffic like?

Be aware of any disruptions that might slow you down

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

Get connected with the Luton Airport Express

Travel to and from London St Pancras International to the terminal in just 32 minutes on the new Luton Airport Express service.

The Luton DART is now here!

If you are travelling by rail service to and from the airport, the existing shuttle bus connection has now been replaced by the Luton DART.

  • Train Departures

    From Luton Airport Parkway

Depart Destination Platform
02:43 Three Bridges 1 Thameslink Expected: 02:51 Next Fastest Train To London
02:15 Bedford No report
02:26 Flitwick 02:36
02:30 Harlington 02:40
02:36 Leagrave 02:45
02:40 Luton 02:49
02:43 Luton Airport Parkway 02:53
02:49 Harpenden 02:58
02:55 St Albans 03:03
03:01 Radlett 03:08
03:04 Elstree & Borehamwood 03:12
03:08 Mill Hill Broadway 03:15
03:12 Hendon 03:19
03:14 Brent Cross West 03:21
03:16 Cricklewood 03:23
03:20 West Hampstead Thameslink 03:26
03:24 Kentish Town 03:30
03:30 London St Pancras (Intl) 03:35
03:39 London Blackfriars 03:43
04:06 East Croydon 04:10
04:12 Purley 04:16
04:26 Horley 04:29
04:30 Gatwick Airport 04:33
04:40 Three Bridges On time
03:30 Bedford 2 Thameslink On time
01:41 Three Bridges On time
01:46 Gatwick Airport On time
01:49 Horley On time
02:03 Purley On time
02:10 East Croydon On time
02:36 London Blackfriars On time
02:44 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
02:48 Kentish Town On time
02:52 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
02:56 Cricklewood
02:58 Brent Cross West
03:00 Hendon
03:03 Mill Hill Broadway
03:07 Elstree & Borehamwood
03:11 Radlett
03:18 St Albans
03:24 Harpenden
03:30 Luton Airport Parkway On time
03:33 Luton On time
03:38 Leagrave On time
03:43 Harlington On time
03:47 Flitwick On time
03:59 Bedford On time
03:43 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
03:15 Bedford
03:26 Flitwick
03:30 Harlington
03:36 Leagrave
03:40 Luton
03:43 Luton Airport Parkway On time
03:49 Harpenden On time
03:55 St Albans On time
04:01 Radlett On time
04:04 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
04:08 Mill Hill Broadway On time
04:12 Hendon On time
04:14 Brent Cross West On time
04:16 Cricklewood On time
04:20 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
04:24 Kentish Town On time
04:30 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
04:39 London Blackfriars On time
05:06 East Croydon On time
05:12 Purley On time
05:28 Horley On time
05:31 Gatwick Airport On time
05:37 Three Bridges On time
05:45 Balcombe On time
05:50 Haywards Heath On time
05:54 Wivelsfield On time
05:56 Burgess Hill On time
06:00 Hassocks On time
06:06 Preston Park On time
06:10 Brighton On time
04:12 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
03:43 Bedford
03:54 Flitwick
03:58 Harlington
04:04 Leagrave
04:09 Luton
04:12 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:17 Harpenden On time
04:23 St Albans On time
04:37 Brent Cross West On time
04:42 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
04:51 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
04:56 Farringdon On time
04:58 City Thameslink On time
05:00 London Blackfriars On time
05:27 East Croydon On time
05:47 Gatwick Airport On time
05:52 Three Bridges On time
06:03 Haywards Heath On time
06:07 Wivelsfield On time
06:09 Burgess Hill On time
06:13 Hassocks On time
06:20 Preston Park On time
06:24 Brighton On time
04:23 Sutton (London) 1 Thameslink On time
04:20 Luton
04:23 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:28 Harpenden On time
04:34 St Albans On time
04:41 Radlett On time
04:44 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
04:48 Mill Hill Broadway On time
04:52 Hendon On time
04:54 Brent Cross West On time
04:57 Cricklewood On time
05:00 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
05:06 Kentish Town On time
05:11 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
05:16 Farringdon On time
05:18 City Thameslink On time
05:21 London Blackfriars On time
05:25 Elephant & Castle On time
05:30 Loughborough Junction On time
05:34 Herne Hill On time
05:39 Tulse Hill On time
05:43 Streatham On time
05:48 Tooting On time
05:52 Haydons Road On time
05:54 Wimbledon On time
05:58 Wimbledon Chase On time
06:00 South Merton On time
06:03 Morden South On time
06:05 St Helier On time
06:07 Sutton Common On time
06:10 West Sutton On time
06:14 Sutton (London) On time
04:41 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
04:13 Bedford
04:24 Flitwick
04:28 Harlington
04:34 Leagrave
04:38 Luton
04:41 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:47 Harpenden On time
04:53 St Albans On time
05:10 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
05:19 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
05:24 Farringdon On time
05:26 City Thameslink On time
05:28 London Blackfriars On time
05:34 London Bridge On time
05:48 East Croydon On time
06:04 Gatwick Airport On time
06:09 Three Bridges On time
06:16 Balcombe On time
06:21 Haywards Heath On time
06:26 Wivelsfield On time
06:28 Burgess Hill On time
06:32 Hassocks On time
06:38 Preston Park On time
06:43 Brighton On time

See how easy it is to travel by train to the airport

Travelling from London or the South?

There are regular trains going your way every 15 minutes (or every 20 minutes from St Pancras). 

Travelling from the North?

There are regular trains going your way.

Coming from another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection to LLA from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted 

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

Using the Bus

Coming from central London?

National Express and Green Line run fast and frequent services from many central London locations.

Other bus and coach destinations

Get there with ease on bus and coach services to key UK locations.

Coming from another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection to LLA from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted 

Where will I be dropped off?

Our coach drop off points and bus bays are right outside the terminal building, just a stone’s throw from the entrance to Departures.

Are the buses and coaches accessible for wheelchairs?

It’s best to check with the service operator before you travel, to make sure that your bus or coach is accessible.

Private hire coach drop offs

Private coaches can drop off their passengers for FREE at the Coach Drop Off Lane in the Priority Set Down Area outside the terminal building. There’s a maximum stay of 10 minutes.

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

How close can I be dropped by taxi?

Your taxi driver can drop you off at the closest spot to the terminal using our Priority Drop Off Zone. There’s a charge of £5.00 for up to 10 minutes.

Where can my taxi drop me off for FREE?

Your taxi driver can drop you off in our Mid Stay Car Park for FREE.

You’ll just need to walk to the terminal building which will take around 10-minutes. 

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

On a budget? Why not drive to the airport?

With parking choices to suit all budgets, driving and using one of our official on-site car parks could save you money on your travel expenses.

Getting to your parked car

We've shortened the gap between landing and leaving.

Need to hire a car?

Here you can find our approved suppliers who operate in the car hire centre.

Just arrived at LLA?

Whether you’re hungry, need to do a bit of shopping or simply want to use the WiFi, we’re here to give you all the help you need on your arrival at LLA. From delicious coffee at Pret to helpful service at the Change Group Currency Exchange, LLA has a range of excellent facilities to ensure your arrival is smooth and stress-free.

Directions from LLA

Travelling from London Luton Airport to London and beyond? You can to Central London in just over half an hour by car.

See how easy it is to travel by train to the airport

The Luton DART is now here!

If you are travelling by rail service to and from the airport, the existing shuttle bus connection has now been replaced by the Luton DART.

Going South to London and beyond?

There are regular trains going your way. 

Get connected with the Luton Airport Express

Travel to and from London St Pancras International to the terminal in just 32 minutes on the new Luton Airport Express service.

  • Train Departures

    From Luton Airport Parkway

Depart Destination Platform
02:43 Three Bridges 1 Thameslink Expected: 02:51 Next Fastest Train To London
02:15 Bedford No report
02:26 Flitwick 02:36
02:30 Harlington 02:40
02:36 Leagrave 02:45
02:40 Luton 02:49
02:43 Luton Airport Parkway 02:53
02:49 Harpenden 02:58
02:55 St Albans 03:03
03:01 Radlett 03:08
03:04 Elstree & Borehamwood 03:12
03:08 Mill Hill Broadway 03:15
03:12 Hendon 03:19
03:14 Brent Cross West 03:21
03:16 Cricklewood 03:23
03:20 West Hampstead Thameslink 03:26
03:24 Kentish Town 03:30
03:30 London St Pancras (Intl) 03:35
03:39 London Blackfriars 03:43
04:06 East Croydon 04:10
04:12 Purley 04:16
04:26 Horley 04:29
04:30 Gatwick Airport 04:33
04:40 Three Bridges On time
03:30 Bedford 2 Thameslink On time
01:41 Three Bridges On time
01:46 Gatwick Airport On time
01:49 Horley On time
02:03 Purley On time
02:10 East Croydon On time
02:36 London Blackfriars On time
02:44 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
02:48 Kentish Town On time
02:52 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
02:56 Cricklewood
02:58 Brent Cross West
03:00 Hendon
03:03 Mill Hill Broadway
03:07 Elstree & Borehamwood
03:11 Radlett
03:18 St Albans
03:24 Harpenden
03:30 Luton Airport Parkway On time
03:33 Luton On time
03:38 Leagrave On time
03:43 Harlington On time
03:47 Flitwick On time
03:59 Bedford On time
03:43 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
03:15 Bedford
03:26 Flitwick
03:30 Harlington
03:36 Leagrave
03:40 Luton
03:43 Luton Airport Parkway On time
03:49 Harpenden On time
03:55 St Albans On time
04:01 Radlett On time
04:04 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
04:08 Mill Hill Broadway On time
04:12 Hendon On time
04:14 Brent Cross West On time
04:16 Cricklewood On time
04:20 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
04:24 Kentish Town On time
04:30 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
04:39 London Blackfriars On time
05:06 East Croydon On time
05:12 Purley On time
05:28 Horley On time
05:31 Gatwick Airport On time
05:37 Three Bridges On time
05:45 Balcombe On time
05:50 Haywards Heath On time
05:54 Wivelsfield On time
05:56 Burgess Hill On time
06:00 Hassocks On time
06:06 Preston Park On time
06:10 Brighton On time
04:12 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
03:43 Bedford
03:54 Flitwick
03:58 Harlington
04:04 Leagrave
04:09 Luton
04:12 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:17 Harpenden On time
04:23 St Albans On time
04:37 Brent Cross West On time
04:42 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
04:51 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
04:56 Farringdon On time
04:58 City Thameslink On time
05:00 London Blackfriars On time
05:27 East Croydon On time
05:47 Gatwick Airport On time
05:52 Three Bridges On time
06:03 Haywards Heath On time
06:07 Wivelsfield On time
06:09 Burgess Hill On time
06:13 Hassocks On time
06:20 Preston Park On time
06:24 Brighton On time
04:23 Sutton (London) 1 Thameslink On time
04:20 Luton
04:23 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:28 Harpenden On time
04:34 St Albans On time
04:41 Radlett On time
04:44 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
04:48 Mill Hill Broadway On time
04:52 Hendon On time
04:54 Brent Cross West On time
04:57 Cricklewood On time
05:00 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
05:06 Kentish Town On time
05:11 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
05:16 Farringdon On time
05:18 City Thameslink On time
05:21 London Blackfriars On time
05:25 Elephant & Castle On time
05:30 Loughborough Junction On time
05:34 Herne Hill On time
05:39 Tulse Hill On time
05:43 Streatham On time
05:48 Tooting On time
05:52 Haydons Road On time
05:54 Wimbledon On time
05:58 Wimbledon Chase On time
06:00 South Merton On time
06:03 Morden South On time
06:05 St Helier On time
06:07 Sutton Common On time
06:10 West Sutton On time
06:14 Sutton (London) On time
04:41 Brighton 1 Thameslink On time
04:13 Bedford
04:24 Flitwick
04:28 Harlington
04:34 Leagrave
04:38 Luton
04:41 Luton Airport Parkway On time
04:47 Harpenden On time
04:53 St Albans On time
05:10 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
05:19 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
05:24 Farringdon On time
05:26 City Thameslink On time
05:28 London Blackfriars On time
05:34 London Bridge On time
05:48 East Croydon On time
06:04 Gatwick Airport On time
06:09 Three Bridges On time
06:16 Balcombe On time
06:21 Haywards Heath On time
06:26 Wivelsfield On time
06:28 Burgess Hill On time
06:32 Hassocks On time
06:38 Preston Park On time
06:43 Brighton On time

Travelling on to another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection from LLA to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.

Off to the North?

There are regular trains going your way.

Using the Bus

Heading to central London?

National Express and Green Line run fast and frequent services to many central London locations.

Other bus and coach destinations

Get there with ease on bus and coach services to key UK locations.

Where do I catch my bus or coach?

Our coach pick up points and bus bays are right outside the terminal building, just a stone’s throw from the Arrivals exit.

Travelling on to another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection from LLA to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.

Private coach hire pick ups

Our £20 Pick Up Permit lets you wait in the Mid Stay Car Park layover bay and then pick up your passengers in the Priority Drop Off / Pick Up zone.

Are the buses and coaches accessible for wheelchairs?

It’s best to check with the service operator before you travel, to make sure that your bus or coach is accessible.

Need a taxi?

You can find a range of taxis in our taxi pick up area, located just beyond Bus Bay A. Just head to taxi at the front of the queue. 

Already pre-booked a taxi?

Head to the drop off zone which is in easy walking distance from the terminal building, where your pre-booked taxi will be waiting for you.

Please note that there is a £5 charge for up to 10 minutes and £1 per minute thereafter, for picking up and dropping off in this area.

Want to Drop Off as close as possible?

The closest Drop Off is now operating out of the Mid Stay Car Park. Shuttle buses are running from Bus Bay A.

Directions to LLA

Sat Nav: LU2 9QT

Driving to London Luton Airport is easy, wherever you’re coming from.

Electric Car Chargers

LLA now have 6 Tesla chargers and 4 type 2 tethered Electric Vehicle charging points available to the public.  The points are available on the 2nd floor of the Terminal Car Park 1.

The Electric points are free to use for the public however normal car parking charges apply in the Terminal Car Park 1.

Please Drop Off responsibly

We’ve provided a range of Drop Off facilities, and some are completely FREE, so there’s no need to stop anywhere else. Stopping on approach roads, roundabouts or bus lanes can be unsafe and cause traffic congestion. Mobile CCTV cameras and enforcement charging are in use.

Special Assistance Parking

We have dedicated spaces for blue badge holders and people with reduced mobility in all of our car parks at LLA.

Want to Pick Up as close as possible?

The closest Pick Up is now operating out of the Mid Stay Car Park. Shuttle buses are running from Bus Bay A.

Directions to LLA

Sat Nav: LU2 9QT

Driving to London Luton Airport is easy, wherever you’re coming from.

Want to Pick Up for FREE?

You’ll just have to factor in a short Shuttle Bus ride.

Electric Car Chargers

LLA now have 6 Tesla chargers and 4 type 2 tethered Electric Vehicle charging points available to the public.  The points are available on the 2nd floor of the Terminal Car Park 1.

The Electric points are free to use for the public however normal car parking charges apply in the Terminal Car Park 1.

Please Pick Up responsibly

We’ve provided a range of Pick Up facilities, and some are completely FREE, so there’s no need to stop anywhere else. Stopping on approach roads, roundabouts or bus lanes can be unsafe and cause traffic congestion. Mobile CCTV cameras and enforcement charging are in use.

Special Assistance Parking

We have dedicated spaces for blue badge holders and people with reduced mobility in all of our car parks at LLA.