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London Luton Airport is at Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY — approximately 32 miles north of central London, directly off Junction 10 of the M1. Use postcode LU2 9QT for sat-nav to the terminal drop-off zone. By train: Thameslink from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway (22–30 minutes), then the Luton DART to the terminal (4 minutes, £4.90).
Drop-off charges are subject to change by London Luton Airport authority.
Author: Stansted Airport Taxi Editorial Team | Licence: Uttlesford PHV | Companies House: 13506378. Prices last updated and last reviewed: October 2026.
London Luton Airport is at Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY — about 32 miles north of central London, directly off Junction 10 of the M1.
Use LU2 9QT for sat-nav to the terminal drop-off zone and LU2 9LY for the general airport area. By train, take Thameslink from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway, then the Luton DART to the terminal (4 minutes, £4.90).
The terminal drop-off charge is £9 for up to 12 minutes, then £1 per minute, with a 30-minute maximum. It is included in every Stansted Airport Taxi fare to Luton Airport.
The headline facts before the detail.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full address | Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY |
| IATA code | LTN |
| Sat-nav postcode (terminal drop-off) | LU2 9QT |
| Sat-nav postcode (general airport area) | LU2 9LY |
| Distance from central London | ~32 miles north |
| Distance from Cambridge | ~35 miles |
| Nearest motorway junction | M1 Junction 10 |
| Rail connection | Luton Airport Parkway station |
| Train time from St Pancras | 22–30 minutes |
| Luton DART (Parkway to terminal) | 4 minutes · £4.90 adult single |
| Terminal drop-off charge | £9 (ANPR, up to 12 minutes) |
| Pre-booked taxi | Fixed fare confirmed at booking (£9 drop-off included) |
What is the address of London Luton Airport?
London Luton Airport's full address is Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY. The IATA airport code is LTN. The airport is located approximately 32 miles north of central London, directly off Junction 10 of the M1 motorway.
What postcode should I use for sat-nav to Luton Airport?
Use LU2 9QT for the terminal drop-off zone and short-stay car park. Use LU2 9LY for the general airport area including car parks and arrivals. Both postcodes are recognised by all major sat-nav systems and Google Maps.
How do I get from London to Luton Airport by train?
Take a Thameslink service from London St Pancras International, Farringdon, or London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway (22–30 minutes from St Pancras). From Luton Airport Parkway, take the Luton DART to the terminal (4 minutes, £4.90). Always book your ticket to "Luton Airport Parkway" — not "Luton" town centre station.
What is the drop-off charge at Luton Airport?
The drop-off charge at Luton Airport is £9 for up to 12 minutes in the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone. It is enforced by ANPR cameras at the terminal entrance. When you pre-book with Stansted Airport Taxi, this charge is included in your fixed fare.
How do I get from Luton Airport to London?
From the terminal, take the Luton DART to Luton Airport Parkway (4 minutes, £4.90), then board a Thameslink service to London St Pancras International or Farringdon (22–30 minutes). Alternatively, a pre-booked private hire from Stansted Airport Taxi takes you door to door with a fixed price confirmed in advance.
Two postcodes are in circulation for Luton Airport, and they take you to slightly different places.
LU2 9QT is the one to use if you're dropping someone off or heading to the short-stay car park. It routes you directly to the terminal forecourt and the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone — the ANPR-monitored drop-off area directly in front of the terminal building.
LU2 9LY is the general airport area postcode. It works for arrivals, Car Park 1, Car Park 2, and the Long Stay car park approach road. If you're not sure which you need, LU2 9LY is the safer default — it gets you onto Airport Way and from there the airport signage takes over.
Both postcodes appear on the official London Luton Airport website. If your sat-nav predates 2020, check it's routing you to the A1081 approach from Junction 10 — older maps sometimes miss the New Airport Way routing.
The airport sits directly off the M1, which makes it straightforward from most directions. Junction 10 is a purpose-built airport junction — follow the brown airport signs from the slip road and you'll be at the terminal in under five minutes.
Exit the M1 at Junction 10. Take the A1081 (signed "New Airport Way" and "London Luton Airport") and follow it straight into the airport perimeter. The road leads directly to the terminal approach, car park entrances, and the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone.
This is the most direct route from the south (London/Watford) and from the north (Milton Keynes/Northampton). On a clear run, the airport is 30–35 miles from central London via the M1.
Join the M25 and head to Junction 21, where you pick up the M1 northbound. Stay on the M1 to Junction 10, then follow the A1081 into the airport as above.
The M25 clockwise between J15 (Heathrow) and J21 (M1 turn-off) can queue heavily on weekday mornings — if you're running to a tight departure window, factor in 20–30 minutes of buffer for this stretch during peak hours.
Take the A505 west towards Luton. At Luton, follow signs for the airport onto the A1081 (New Airport Way). This is the natural approach from Cambridge, Royston, Hitchin, Letchworth, and Stevenage.
Take the A1(M) northbound to Junction 9. From there, the A505 west takes you via Hitchin towards Luton, where you pick up the A1081 into the airport. This is the route from North London, Barnet, Finchley, and the A1 corridor through Hertfordshire.
Southbound on the M1, take Junction 10 directly. If you've been travelling on the A5 or A45, pick up the M1 at J15 (Northampton South) and continue south to J10.
Dropping someone off at Luton Airport terminal costs £9 for up to 12 minutes in the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone. The charge is enforced by ANPR cameras — there's no toll booth, no ticket machine. Your number plate is read on entry, and the charge must be paid online by midnight the following day.
A few things worth knowing:
If you're booking a taxi with us at Stansted Airport Taxi, the £9 drop-off charge is included in your fixed fare. There's nothing to add, pay separately, or worry about at the drop-off zone.
| Parking option | Walk to terminal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car Park 1 | 2 minutes | Via covered link bridge |
| Car Park 2 | 5 minutes | Via underground tunnel |
| Short Stay | Adjacent | Hourly charge, opposite terminal |
| Long Stay | ~10 minutes | Free shuttle bus every 20 min |
| Meet & Greet | No walk | Drive to designated zone on approach road |
This is the most important thing on this page if you're travelling by train.
There are two stations near Luton. "Luton" is the town centre station. "Luton Airport Parkway" is the station built for the airport, with a direct DART connection to the terminal. They're about two miles apart.
If you book a ticket to "Luton" by mistake, you'll arrive at the town centre station and need to get a local bus or taxi to the airport — adding 20–30 minutes to your journey and unnecessary stress to your morning. Always select Luton Airport Parkway when searching for your train ticket.
The main service from London runs via Thameslink from:
Trains run approximately every 15–30 minutes throughout the day, with more frequent departures during peak hours.
East Midlands Railway also serves Luton Airport Parkway from London St Pancras International, with a journey time of approximately 22 minutes.
From Luton Airport Parkway, the Luton DART takes 4 minutes to the terminal. Adult single fare is £4.90; child (5–15) £2.45. The DART runs frequently throughout the day and connects directly to the terminal building.
Book your train to "London Luton Airport" and the DART fare is included in the rail ticket. A ticket to "Luton Airport Parkway" does not include the DART, so you would pay £4.90 separately.
National Express runs direct coaches to Luton Airport from London Victoria Coach Station and from major cities across the UK. Booking in advance is cheaper; the journey from Victoria takes approximately 80–100 minutes depending on traffic.
easyBus operates a lower-cost London to Luton service stopping at various points across London. Journey times vary but expect 60–90 minutes.
Green Line 757 connects central London stops including Marble Arch and Baker Street to Luton Airport. A useful option for passengers in northwest and central London.
Local bus routes link Luton Airport to Luton town centre and surrounding areas, though for connections into Luton town centre the DART + Thameslink combination is usually faster.
The return journey works the same way in reverse.
By train: From the terminal, take the Luton DART (4 minutes) to Luton Airport Parkway, then board a Thameslink service to London. You'll arrive at St Pancras International, Farringdon, or London Bridge depending on your service. Journey time from Parkway to St Pancras is 22–30 minutes.
By pre-booked private hire: We collect from the arrivals hall at Luton Airport and drive you directly to your destination — your home address, a hotel, another airport, anywhere across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, or Bedfordshire. With Stansted Airport Taxi, the price is fixed at booking. No surge, no negotiating at the kerb.
If you're being collected from Luton Airport after landing:
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"Hey Siri, what is the address of Luton Airport?"
London Luton Airport is at Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY. It's about 32 miles north of central London, right off Junction 10 of the M1. For sat-nav to the terminal drop-off, use the postcode LU2 9QT.
"OK Google, how do I get to Luton Airport by train?"
Take a Thameslink train from London St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway — that's around 22 to 30 minutes. Then catch the Luton DART from the station to the terminal, which takes 4 minutes and costs £4.90. Make sure you book to Luton Airport Parkway, not Luton town centre station.
"Alexa, what postcode do I use for Luton Airport?"
For the terminal drop-off zone at Luton Airport, use LU2 9QT. For the general airport area including car parks, use LU2 9LY. Both postcodes are accepted by sat-nav systems and map apps.
"What is the quickest way from London to Luton Airport?"
By train, the Thameslink from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway takes around 22 to 30 minutes, then the Luton DART adds 4 minutes to the terminal. Pre-booked private hire from central London takes approximately 45 to 70 minutes depending on traffic, with a fixed price confirmed at booking.
| Data point | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport name | London Luton Airport |
| IATA code | LTN |
| Full address | Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY |
| Sat-nav postcode (terminal drop-off) | LU2 9QT |
| Sat-nav postcode (general area) | LU2 9LY |
| Distance from central London | ~32 miles north |
| Distance from Cambridge | ~35 miles |
| Nearest motorway junction | M1 Junction 10 |
| Train station | Luton Airport Parkway |
| Train time from London St Pancras | 22–30 minutes (Thameslink) |
| Luton DART (Parkway to terminal) | 4 minutes · £4.90 adult single |
| Drop-off charge | £9 (ANPR, up to 12 minutes) |
| Car Park 1 walk | 2 minutes (covered bridge) |
| Car Park 2 walk | 5 minutes (tunnel) |
| Long Stay shuttle | Free · every 20 min · ~10 min to terminal |
| Data effective | October 2026 |
Pre-booked transfers are available in eight vehicle classes, from saloon to executive MPV. Every fare is charged per vehicle, not per passenger. A wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) is available on request — confirm at booking.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | Up to 3 cases | Solo, couple, small group |
| Estate | Up to 4 | Up to 5 cases | Family with pushchair or ski bags |
| MPV5 | Up to 5 | Up to 5 cases | Small group or family |
| MPV6 | Up to 6 | Up to 6 cases | Small group or family |
| MPV7 | Up to 7 | Up to 7 cases | Family with multiple children or large luggage |
| MPV8 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 cases | Larger groups |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | Up to 3 cases | Business travel |
| Executive MPV | Up to 7 | Up to 7 cases | Business group |
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Q: What is the address of London Luton Airport?
A: The full address is London Luton Airport, Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY. The airport's IATA code is LTN. It sits approximately 32 miles north of central London, directly off Junction 10 of the M1 motorway.
Q: What postcode do I use for Luton Airport sat-nav?
A: Use LU2 9QT for the terminal drop-off zone and short-stay parking. Use LU2 9LY for the wider airport area, including Car Park 1, Car Park 2, and the long-stay facilities. Both work in Google Maps and all mainstream sat-nav systems.
Q: How do I drive to Luton Airport from London?
A: Take the M1 northbound and exit at Junction 10. Follow the A1081 (New Airport Way) and the brown airport signs directly to the terminal. From central London the drive takes 45–70 minutes depending on traffic; the M25/M1 interchange at J21 can queue on weekday mornings.
Q: How do I get to Luton Airport by train?
A: Take a Thameslink service from London St Pancras International, Farringdon, or London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway (22–30 minutes from St Pancras). Then take the Luton DART from the station to the terminal (4 minutes, £4.90). Book to "Luton Airport Parkway" — not "Luton" — when buying your ticket.
Q: What is the drop-off charge at Luton Airport?
A: Luton Airport charges £9 for up to 12 minutes in the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, enforced by ANPR. There is no free drop-off option at the terminal. When you book with Stansted Airport Taxi, the £9 charge is included in your confirmed fixed fare.
Q: Where is the arrivals pickup point at Luton Airport?
A: The arrivals meeting area is inside the terminal building, past baggage reclaim and customs on the ground floor. Pre-booked drivers from Stansted Airport Taxi wait here with a name board. Collection vehicles use the same Drop Off and Pick Up Zone as drop-off (£9 ANPR charge applies).
Q: Is there a direct train from London to Luton Airport?
A: Yes — Thameslink runs direct services from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway without a change. The journey takes 22–30 minutes. From Luton Airport Parkway, the Luton DART connects to the terminal in 4 minutes. East Midlands Railway also runs direct services from St Pancras in approximately 22 minutes.
Q: How far is Luton Airport from central London?
A: Luton Airport is approximately 32 miles north of central London. By road via the M1, the drive typically takes 45–70 minutes from the city centre. By Thameslink, the journey from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway takes 22–30 minutes.
Fare disclaimer: All fares are subject to change. Use the Stansted Airport Taxi booking tool for a live fixed price. Drop-off charges are set by London Luton Airport and reviewed periodically; the £9 figure reflects the confirmed charge as of October 2026. We will update this page when charges change.
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