Luton Airport Taxi
Book a Luton Airport taxi at a fixed price: taxis to London Luton Airport, and from Luton Airport to London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
- Just off M1 junction 10
- Early and late flights covered
- Fares include the drop-off fee
A London Luton Airport taxi from the West End covers about 34 miles. The airport is of central London on the edge of Luton itself. It is a busy holiday airport with a terminal that gets very crowded on summer mornings, so allowing enough time matters more here than at some of the bigger airports.
Taxi to Luton Airport from London
From London most journeys head out via the A41 or A5 and onto the M1, leaving at junction 10, which feeds straight onto the airport approach road. From north-west London that is a quick run. From south or east London, you will usually take the M25 and join the M1 at M25 junction 21.
| Starting from | Typical drive to Luton |
|---|---|
| Central London | 60–90 min |
| Hampstead / Finchley | 40–60 min |
| Harrow | 35–50 min |
| St Albans | 20–30 min |
| Harpenden | 15–20 min |
| Milton Keynes | 30–45 min |
| Watford | 25–35 min |
Luton terminal tips
Luton has a single terminal. The drop-off zone is right outside, close to check-in. The airport charges £7 for each forecourt visit, which is part of your fare with us.
Security queues at Luton can be long in school holidays, particularly on Friday and Saturday mornings. Most airlines there recommend arriving at least two hours before a European flight. If you are checking bags at peak times, a little extra is wise.
Taxi from Luton Airport to London
When you land, collect your bags and follow signs out to the arrivals hall. Your driver will be inside with a name board and will walk you to the car. Because we track the flight, there is no need to call us when you land unless something has gone wrong.
Some people ask whether it is easier to take the DART shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway station and get a train. If you are travelling light into central London, it can be. With a family, luggage or a destination outside the city, a car going straight to your door is usually simpler.
Areas we cover for Luton
We do a lot of Luton runs from north and north-west London, as well as St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Dunstable, Hitchin, Stevenage and Milton Keynes. See areas we cover for more.
Do you need a car for Luton?
The rail route is the DART shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink or East Midlands Railway trains into St Pancras and beyond. It works well if you are heading to King’s Cross, the City via Farringdon, or anywhere on the Thameslink line, and you have only a cabin bag.
If you live in Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire, though, the train often means a long dog-leg via London. That is the main reason people book a car: a direct trip from St Albans or Milton Keynes takes well under an hour.
Popular Luton routes
North-west London (Harrow, Edgware, Wembley, Hendon); central London hotels; St Albans, Harpenden, Watford and Hemel Hempstead; Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Dunstable; Bedford and Stevenage. Longer routes to Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham are also on request.
Taxi to Luton Airport from Hemel, Northampton and beyond
A Luton Airport taxi is often the only easy option from the towns around it. Typical drives:
| Taxi to Luton Airport from | Approx. distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 12 miles | 15–25 min |
| Bedford | 25 miles | 30–40 min |
| Aylesbury | 25 miles | 35–50 min |
| Heathrow Airport | 35 miles | 50–80 min |
| Northampton | 40 miles | 45–60 min |
| Cambridge | 40 miles | 50–70 min |
| Oxford | 50 miles | 60–80 min |
| Reading | 55 miles | 60–80 min |
| Gatwick Airport | 70 miles | 80–110 min |
Luton Airport taxi prices
How much is a taxi to Luton Airport? The fare depends on your address, the vehicle and any stops. Every quote is fixed and includes the £7 drop-off charge, so the taxi to Luton Airport price is the price you pay, even if the M1 is slow.
For a family of four, the DART shuttle plus train tickets plus a cab at the London end often comes close to the price of one pre-booked car. Ask for a quote and compare.
What catches Luton passengers out
The terminal is the big one. Luton gets very busy on school-holiday mornings, particularly Fridays and Saturdays, and security queues can be long. Do not leave it to the last minute just because the drive is short.
The other is the M1. Incidents between junctions 6a and 10 cause sudden delays with no easy alternative, so we build slack into every pickup time. Most of our Luton passengers are holidaymakers from north-west London and the home counties, plus families from Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire. Plan for both and the trip is easy.
Taxi from Luton Airport to central London: where we drop off
Most passengers coming off a flight want to know one thing: how long until I am home? These are typical drives for a taxi from Luton Airport to the parts of London we serve most. Evening arrivals heading into town usually do better than morning departures heading out.
| Luton Airport to | Typical drive | Usual route |
|---|---|---|
| Wembley | 40–60 min | M1, A406 |
| Hampstead | 45–60 min | M1, A41 |
| King’s Cross / St Pancras | 60–80 min | M1, A1 |
| Paddington | 60–85 min | M1, A5 |
| Mayfair / Westminster | 65–90 min | M1, A41 |
| Canary Wharf | 70–100 min | M1, A406, A12 |
Getting around Luton Airport
Luton is a compact, single-terminal airport, so there is no terminal guesswork. The DART shuttle links the terminal with Luton Airport Parkway station in a few minutes, which is how rail passengers arrive and leave. For a taxi to Luton Airport you are dropped in the forecourt drop-off area right outside the terminal, a short walk from check-in.
On arrival, follow the signs through to the public arrivals area. Your driver will be waiting there with a name board and walks you to the car. If your bags take a while, do not worry: free waiting begins from when the plane actually lands.
Luton Airport taxis for families
Holiday flights from Luton tend to mean children, car seats and a lot of luggage. Tell us the age or weight of each child and we will fit the right seats before pickup. A family of four with checked bags usually needs an estate or MPV rather than a saloon, and an early booking for half-term and summer weekends is the best way to make sure the right vehicle is free. If you are travelling with grandparents or a second family, our 8-seater minibus keeps everyone in one car.
Luton taxi questions
How early should I book a taxi to Luton Airport?
As soon as your flight is fixed. For very early summer departures, booking a week or more ahead helps us plan.
Can you collect me from Luton after midnight?
Yes. Give us your flight number and we will be there however late it lands.
Can I get a taxi from Luton to Heathrow?
Yes. It is a regular airport-to-airport run, usually 50 to 80 minutes via the M1 and M25.
Is the price the same if the flight is delayed?
Yes. The fare is fixed and we watch the flight, so a delay does not change what you pay.
How much is a taxi to Luton Airport?
Send us your postcode and we will reply with a fixed Luton airport taxi price that includes the drop-off charge.
Do you run Luton to Gatwick taxis?
Yes. Luton to Gatwick is a regular airport-to-airport run, usually 80 to 110 minutes via the M1 and M25.
Ready for a fixed price?
Send us your journey and we reply with one price that includes airport charges. No meter, no surge.