Getting to London Luton Airport
Driving to London Luton Airport is a quick and cost-effective option. We’re close to the M1 and M25, which makes London Luton Airport easily accessible from all over the country.
- Bedford: 22 miles
- Milton Keynes: 25 miles
- North London: 30 miles
- Central London: 32 miles
- Cambridge: 35 miles
- Oxford: 50 miles
- Birmingham: 90 miles
Using Sat Nav?
Use postcode LU2 9QT and follow the signs to your chosen Car Park or Drop Off point.
Directions from the east and the A1
Go via the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin and follow the signs to the Airport and your chosen Car Park or Drop Off point.
Directions from the west and the M25
If you’re driving via the M40/M25, join the M1 and exit at Junction 10. Then just follow the signs to the Airport and your chosen Car Park or Drop Off point.
If you’re coming via Dunstable, all you need to do is follow the airport signs.
Directions from the M1
Exit the motorway at Junction 10, and the Airport is just two miles away. Simply follow the signs to your chosen Car Park or Drop Off point.
What’s the traffic like?
Be aware of any disruptions that might slow you down.
Not booked parking yet?
We have four official on-site car parks, including two multi-storey car parks which are closest to the terminal building. Alternatively, our open-air car parks, the Mid Stay or Long Stay Car Park, are just a short distance away.
How close are the official on-site Car Parks?
We have car parking options to suit everyone. It just depends on how close you want to be to the terminal and how much you want to spend.
Priority Parking - Drop & Go is just a 3-minute walk to the terminal
Terminal Car Park 2 - Just a 5-minute walk to the terminal
Terminal Car Park 1 - A quick walk across the link bridge to the terminal
Mid Stay Car Park - About a 10-minute walk to the terminal
Long Stay Car Park - About 10 minutes by shuttle bus to the terminal
What are my car parking options at London Luton Airport?
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have a trailer or caravan, or a large vehicle like a motorhome, limousine or tall van?
If you take up more than one space, we’re sorry, but you’ll have to pay for the extra space(s) used.
So, please get in touch before you book or turn up, and we can tell you if your vehicle is too big for a single space and how much you’ll have to pay.
Do I have to tell you if I’m coming in a different car than I told you about when I booked?
Yes. Our entry barrier cameras record your car registration number. So, if you arrive in a different car, we won’t be able to match the registration to the booking.
If you don’t tell us, you’ll end up paying twice, and the extra charges will be charged at our pay-on-the-day rate displayed at the entrance to the car park you use. The extra charges will be debited to the card you used to make your original booking.
You can change the car registration in your booking via the Manage my Booking feature on the Luton Airport Car Parking website or by calling us on 0345 303 7397, as long as you do it 24 hours before your chosen car park entry time.
Do I get allocated a space when I pre-book?
Parking spaces are not allocated, so you can simply choose one you prefer upon arrival.
If no spaces are available in your booked car park, drive to the exit and press the ‘help’ button to speak with an operator.
If your booked car park is full, you’ll receive a free upgrade or be asked to use a cheaper car park, and we will refund the price difference.
Can I book disabled spaces?
No, but all our Car Parks have disabled spaces for Blue Badge holders.
Terminal Car Park 1:
82 blue badge bays, located on levels 0 & 1
47 blue badge bays, located in Zone C, Rows C8 and C12Long Stay Car Park:
113 blue badge bays, located by Bus stop 7We we recommend using Terminal Car Park 1 for ease of access.
Can I request a change to my booking?
It depends on what you've booked.
If you've booked our Economy Priority Parking (Drop & Go) service, changes may not be requested.
For all other parking products, you're allowed to request changes to your booking as long as you do so at least 24 hours before your entry time. It's a breeze to request the changes online, or you can choose to call us on 0345 303 7397.
We will tell you if there is any change in price to your booking before processing the change you request.
For further details, please see our booking terms here.
How do I pay if I haven’t booked?
Charges for pay-on-the-day parking are displayed at the Car Park entrance.
Take a ticket from the machine at the entrance barrier and keep it with you at all times.
On your return, you pay for your parking at the Pay Stations provided, and you’ll need your ticket to do that.
There’s at least one Pay Station in each car park and others in the terminal building.
The Pay Stations accept cash, Visa debit cards, and Visa and MasterCard credit cards.
If the Pay Station isn’t working, use the ‘help’ button, and we’ll direct you to your nearest alternative.
I’ve lost my parking ticket. What should I do?
If you had a physical ticket on entry and have misplaced it, at the exit barrier, press the intercom to connect to an operator.
If you lose your ticket, you’ll be charged the full 24-hour rate for each day or part day your vehicle has been in one of our car parks at the charging rate displayed at the entrance to that car park.
What happens after I have booked my parking?
Once you’ve booked your parking space, you’ll receive an email confirming your booking.
Can I make a booking to park at the airport on the day of travel?
Yes, parking can be booked online at any time. However, it’s important to note that booking early often provides access to better rates.
Are there any height restrictions?
Terminal Car Park 1 and Terminal Car Park 2 are conveniently located just a short walk from the terminal. These multi-story car parks have a height restriction of 2.1m for parking customers, except for the Drop Off and Pick Up zone on the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2.
Our Long Stay and Mid Stay Car Parks have no height restrictions.
Where can I find the nearest petrol station?
If you need to fill up before continuing your journey, you can find the nearest petrol station here.
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Getting to your parked car
Once you land, 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.
If you have parked in Terminal Car Park 1 or 2 (including Priority Drop and Go), or are being picked up by loved ones in the Pick Up (and Drop off) Zone. Walk out of the terminal and head towards the left-hand side of the bus bay area. Look out for signs as the Car Parks are clearly signposted.
Terminal Car Park 1 - is just a short 4-minute walk and is clearly signposted. You will need to use the lift to get to Level 2, where you will go through a tunnel to get over the dual carriageway. Once you get to the car park, locate your floor and use the lift of stairs to go up or down to the level you parked at. View map.
Priority Parking (Terminal Car Park 1) - See instructions above on how to get to Terminal Car Park 1. The Priority Parking Drop and Go is located on the 2nd floor of Terminal Car Park 1. Find the self-service kiosk and
scan your QR code or barcode on your receipt at the collection locker to retrieve your keys. The system will notify you of your vehicle’s designated return bay for pickup. View map.
Terminal Car Park 2 - is just a short 5-minute walk and is clearly signposted. The Luton DART shuttle station en route will be on the left-hand side of you. You will then reach a tunnel which goes underneath the road. Go through the tunnel, enter the car park and navigate to the level you're parked on. If you are getting picked up, the Pick Up Zone is located on the ground floor. View map.
Mid Stay Car Park - is about a 10-minute walk to the terminal building. Once you exit the terminal, turn right and head towards the end of the buses. Directions are clearly signposted. Please note you can no longer get picked up for free from this car park. View map.
Long Stay Car Park - is located a short bus ride away. There is a FREE 24-hour shuttle bus which leaves from bus Bay B, which takes just 10 minutes. Buses run approximately every 20 minutes. View map.
Directions from LLA
Travelling from London Luton Airport to London
Driving from the Airport is a quick and cost-effective option. We’re close to the M1 and M25 which connect us to the whole country.
- Central London: 32 miles
- North London: 30 miles
- Milton Keynes: 25 miles
- Birmingham: 90 miles
- Oxford: 50 miles
- Cambridge: 35 miles
- Bedford: 22 miles
To leave the Airport, simply follow the exit signs from your car park. Then use the following directions.
Directions east to the A1
Go via the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin.
Directions to the M1
Follow signs for the M1 and in just two miles you’ll join the motorway.
Directions west or to the M25
If you’re driving to the M40/M25, follow signs for the M1 and join the motorway going south. Join the M25 at Junction 6 and head west for the M40, leaving at Junction 16.
If you’re going via Dunstable, leave the M1 at Junction 9.
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