Is it easy to get a taxi at Luton Airport?
Yes, There's a taxi rank outside the terminal, and cabs are available around the clock. When several flights land together, though, the queue can be long.
The easiest option is to pre-book. With The Royal Britain Airport Transfer, your flight is monitored, and your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with your luggage and walks you to the car. The fare is fixed when you book, so a delayed landing doesn't change the price.
How long can you wait at Luton pick up?
In the airport's Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, the first 12 minutes cost £9, then £1 per minute, up to a maximum stay of 30 minutes. That's why a friend collecting you by car usually needs to time their arrival carefully. The Long Stay Car Park is free for up to 2 hours, with a shuttle bus to the terminal.
With a pre-booked transfer from us, you don't need to worry about any of this. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you inside the arrivals hall, so the pickup follows your actual landing time.
How much does a taxi to Luton Airport cost?
The fare depends on your pickup address and the vehicle you choose. Enter both in the online quote tool to see a fixed price for each vehicle before you book. The price you're quoted is the price you pay, whatever the traffic on the M1.
A saloon for up to 4 passengers is usually the cheapest option. For groups, an MPV or minibus is often better value than two cars.
What are the transportation options in Luton?
Luton is well connected:
Rail: trains run from Luton and Luton Airport Parkway into London and north towards Bedford and the East Midlands.
Luton DART: a shuttle linking Luton Airport Parkway station to the airport terminal in about 4 minutes.
Coaches and buses: these connect the airport and town with London and nearby towns.
Taxis: from ranks, or pre-booked.
For door-to-door journeys, especially with luggage or at night, a pre-booked taxi with us gives you a fixed fare and a driver scheduled for your exact time.
Is one hour enough to get through Luton Airport?
Usually not. London Luton Airport advises arriving when your airline tells you to, which is typically 2 to 3 hours before your flight. Boarding gates close 30 minutes before departure, and early mornings and school holidays can bring long security queues.
When you book a transfer to Luton with us, choose a pickup time that gets you to the terminal within your airline's recommended window. If you're not sure, our team can help you work out the right time when you book.
What happens if I don't pay Luton drop off?
The Drop Off and Pick Up Zone uses number-plate cameras, and there are no barriers. You pay online, by midnight the day after your visit. If you don't pay, or you stay longer than 30 minutes, the registered keeper receives a £95 charge, reduced to £55 if paid within 14 days.
If you're dropped off by us, you don't need to pay anything on the day, because your transfer fare is agreed in advance.
Is Luton airport very busy?
Yes, Luton is one of the UK's busiest airports, and it gets particularly busy in the early morning, when many short-haul flights leave, and during school holidays. Traffic around the airport approach roads and the drop-off area can back up at peak times.
For a busy morning departure, book your transfer with enough margin for traffic and security. Pre-booking also means you won't be queuing for a taxi when you land.
