Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our London Luton Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Table of Contents
The absence of seating has long been a source of complaint of other passengers, and as a result it is likely that you will have to walk around a sprawling mass of bodies on the way to your departure gate. This often resembles the aftermath of a humanitarian disaster, which in many ways is exactly what it is. – a traveller
LTN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at London Luton Airport.
What to Expect
London Luton Airport (Code: LTN) consists of a single terminal. As the airport serves mostly budget carriers, facilities are relatively bare bones and high fees for things such as trolleys, and plastic security bags appear to be part of their fundraising. 24-hour concession options can be found on both the landside and the airside. There is WiFi to help you pass the time, and lounges that economy-class passengers can pay to use are available.
Sleeping in London Luton Airport
With limited seating, a small terminal full of shops, and many travellers, good sleep spots are few and far between. Keep your eyes peeled for a seat, even if it’s hard and has armrests. In general, there is more seating on the airside. Most travellers point to the benches in the Arrivals area as the best area for napping. Sleeping or sitting on the hard floor is the likeliest option, so bring along an extra layer, or even a sleeping bag, to make the best of your time here.
Here are good sleep spots that travellers have reported:
- Gates 5-6 have a few sofas and three soft armchairs.
- Push together chairs in the food court at night, when cafes and eateries are closed.
Homeless people or unusual characters at this airport have been spotted, so if you are a solo traveller, you may want to find a spot near other travellers.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our London Luton Airport Guide.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
London Luton Airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones. There is a “quiet room,” which, the airport says, is specifically for passengers with disabilities, including autism, dementia or cognitive impairment. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels within a 10-minute walk of London Luton Airport.
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport » Check Rates
- ibis London Luton Airport » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Luton Airport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near London Luton that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Aspire Lounge – Location: Airside, Departure Lounge, next to Accessorize. Hours: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from £32 per adult) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards • Airline invitations.
Drinking Water
Drinking water fountains are available airside near the lifts leading to the Departures Lounge.
Food & Drinks
For late-night snacks or early-morning coffee, several food outlets operate around the clock. Here are the 24 hour options:
- Landside: Caffè Nero • Pret a Manger • Starbucks
- Airside: Pret A Manger
Luggage Storage & Lockers
At the time of this update, the left luggage office was closed. If they have re-opened, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Free charging is available via UK plug sockets and USB points throughout the terminal. Charging points are located near Gates 6, 7, 22, and 30, as well as near coffee stations by Gates 22 and 30.
Showers
A few showers are available:
- A shower is located inside the adult changing facility, airside in the Departures Lounge, within the quiet room area near Gate 17.
- Shower access may also be available through the Aspire Lounge (see Airport Lounges section).
WiFi/Internet
Free, unlimited WiFi is available. Connect to the “Luton Airport WIFI” network to get online.
Security & Safety
Airport staff and security do seem to tolerate a lot of overnight sleepers.
We have no recent reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at London Luton Airport. Older reports indicated some homeless or vagrant folks wandering the public/landside zones, especially at night. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – Diaper-changing rooms are available throughout the terminal near standard restrooms. For a quieter, more private place to breastfeed, Passenger Service Assistants can help direct you to an appropriate space.
- Strollers – Complimentary strollers are available for use within the terminal.
- Children’s Play Area – Children can burn off energy at the play area located airside near Gates 1–6.
Information – While the staffed information desk in the Check-In Hall is no longer consistently available, Passenger Service Assistants are present throughout the terminal. They can help with directions, general questions, or arranging assistance in case of a medical issue. Courtesy phones are also available to request help.
Luggage
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – Left luggage services are available through Luggage Point. Short- and long-term storage options are offered during operating hours.
- Luggage Trolleys – Paid luggage trolleys are available in selected areas of the terminal and parking facilities.
- Luggage Wrapping – Protective luggage wrapping services are available through Luggage Point for a fee.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the terminal and dispense Sterling and Euros. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
- Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available landside and airside, with extended daily operating hours.
Prayer Room – An interfaith prayer room is available and equipped with prayer mats, religious texts, washing facilities, and directional signage. A multi-faith chaplaincy team is also available for emotional or spiritual support. One prayer space operates landside during extended hours, with an additional airside location offering 24-hour access.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside, along with a small selection of retail outlets. A WHSmith newsstand offers reading materials and travel essentials.
Smoking Areas – There are no designated smoking areas inside the terminal.
Bus / Coach
The airport is well-connected to the bus system. Whether you need a shuttle bus to the train station, a fast bus connection to central London, or a long-distance coach, there is probably a bus for you. To plan your route, visit the London Luton Airport website.
Car Rentals
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar and Nationalare are available on-site at Luton Airport. Location: Car Hire Centre. Free shuttle buses between the terminal (from Bay C) and the car hire centre are available.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride Sharing
Uber operates throughout the UK. A ride to the city centre of London will cost you about £53.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal. Taxis can be hailed on the street for rides to the airport. Note, if your taxi drops you off at the Priority Drop Off Zone (closest to the airport), there is a charge of £5.00 for up to 10 minutes of wait time. Alternatively, you can be dropped off at the Mid Stay Car Park for free and walk 10 minutes to the terminal.
Train
LTN airport is connected to the Luton Airport Parkway rail station by the 4-minute Luton DART ride. The Luton DART departs every 5 to 15 minutes 24 hours. For fares and to plan your route, visit the London Luton Airport website.
Last updated: 2026-01-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.