London Luton Airport

Guide to London Luton International Airport

London Luton International Airport mostly serves flights to major destinations across Europe. It is one of the smaller London airports, making it more comfortable for some. It is very popular for those in the north London area who prefer Luton over the hectic Heathrow.

Terminals and facilities at London Luton

The airport has two terminals. In recent years, the edition of a new terminal, complete with 60 check-in desks, makes the check-in process as smooth as possible. The airport doesn't serve any long-haul flights, but does cater to about 60 destinations and several budget carriers including Easyjet.

There are four bureaux de change in the check-in area. They are operated by Thomas Cook and ICE and are open 24 hours. Several ATMs can be found at check-in, arrivals, and departures. Other facilities include a baby change room, a chapel, a children’s play centre, and a lost property service. Postal services are located near the main entrance to the terminal building. Facilities for disabled passengers include induction loops for the hard of hearing, lowered telephones, complimentary use of wheelchairs and porter service, dedicated parking spaces close to the terminal, and specially designed toilets.

The airport has a wide range of shops. A few of them are the Body Shop, Boots, Ann Summers.

There are a few different business facilities available at Luton. The Aviance Executive Lounge is in the international departures lounge. The airport information desk is located just inside the main entrance and is open 24 hours, offering fax facilities. In the domestic departures lounge there are fax, phone, and internet facilities available. For travellers who need further business facilities, they can be found at one of the many airport hotels. Luton airport hotels offer comfortable rooms and easy access to the airport. You can book a London Luton airport hotel here.

Burger King, Altitude Café, Bar des Voyageurs, and Bewleys Express Café and Bar, are just a few of the food vendors available at the Luton Airport.

Those who would like to hire a car from the Luton airport can do so at one of several car hire companies offered. Book a London Luton airport hire car online to save.

Hotels at London Luton International

Several different options are available when it comes to airport hotels at Luton International. Many of the airport hotels are quite elaborate, while others are more simple and affordable. You can find a hotel at London Luton airport that suits your budget here.

A couple of the airport hotels near London Luton are Ibis Hotel and Holiday Inn Express.

Transportation and parking at London Luton airport

From Luton Parkway train station you can board the Luton Flyer to London’s Kings Cross Thameslink Station. Trains depart every half-hour and the journey takes around an hour. The airport offers a shuttle to take you to Parkway. If you'd rather take a bus, there are several options. The Greenline 757 coach leaves from Bays 10-12 on an express service to central London and the West End. National Express Coaches leave from Bays 4-6 and offer frequent services to most major destinations in the UK, including Birmingham, Cambridge, East Midlands, Manchester, Liverpool, and other London airports. Local bus services operate frequent local areas services leaving from Bays 8-9.

Your other option is to take a taxi. Taxis are available at the front of the terminal building.

Airport parking at Luton International is abundant. You can choose from Short-, mid- or long-stay airport parking. The short-stay car park a short walk from the terminal. Executive parking is located adjacent to the short-stay car park and is connected to the terminal by an undercover walkway. Mid- and long-stay airport parking is connected to the terminal by a courtesy shuttle bus. All long-stay car parking must be pre-booked. You can book London Luton parking here.

Car hire at Luton airport

Luton is just two miles from Junction 10 of the M1, which takes you north up to the Midlands and south directly into North London. The journey typically takes an hour and is well sign posted. The M1 also gives access to the M25 ring road (15 minutes) that surrounds London and provides access to all major national routes.

You can always hire a car from the Luton airport if you'd rather avoid the busy public transport in London. A hire car will give you the flexibility to travel around London and the surrounding area at your leisure. You can find good rates on car hire from London Luton airport here.

London is quite vast and to explore the attractions you want to see, it might be best to have a hire car. Many day trip destinations are also worthwhile if you have a hire car to get there.

Website: www.london-luton.co.uk

Information: (0)1582 405 100