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North London's budget-travel gateway serving millions annually.
Opened
1938
Location
Luton, United Kingdom
London Luton Airport is one of five major airports serving the Greater London area, located approximately 35 miles north of central London near the town of Luton in Bedfordshire. It handles tens of millions of passengers each year and functions primarily as a base for low-cost carriers.
The airport has a single terminal and runway, with origins as a municipal aerodrome dating to the 1930s. It has undergone multiple expansions over the decades to accommodate growing passenger demand. A significant terminal transformation project has been underway to modernise facilities.
Luton is particularly associated with Wizz Air and easyJet, which together account for a substantial share of its traffic. The airport serves a wide network of European leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building handling all departing and arriving passengers.
Getting to & from
Luton is served by the Luton DART rapid transit link connecting the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway railway station, providing fast train connections to London St Pancras International.
Airlines here
easyJet and Wizz Air are the dominant carriers at Luton, with Ryanair and various charter and scheduled airlines also operating services.
Notable facts
- ›Luton Airport opened in 1938 as a municipal aerodrome.
- ›It is one of five major airports serving the London area alongside Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and City.
- ›The Luton DART automated people mover opened in 2022, replacing an older shuttle bus connection to the railway station.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by a consortium that includes AENA and other investors.
- ›Luton has a single runway designated 07/25.
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