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London Luton Airport
London
Luton airport flights can be booked with Thomson
Fly, British
Airways and FlyBE. London Luton airport is
one of Britain's fastest-growing airports. With the recent prosperity of
budget airline's Luton has flourished by supporting flights from companies
such as Thomson
Fly and FlyBE.
Situated just north of London
the airport provides easy access (just of the M1) and travellers from both
London, the south of England
and the Midlands.
In 1999 railway station
called Luton Airport Parkway was opened. This new railway provided a direct
link between the airport and the capital (King's Cross station) with a journey
time of only 30 minutes and up to 11 trains every hour it cut travelling times
considerably. A free shuttle bus then takes passengers from the railway to the
terminal. Recent History
In
recent years the profile of London Luton airport has increased significantly
mainly due to the increase in budget airlines. Easyjet originally used
Luton Airport as their hub for domestic UK flights and flights to major
european cities. Map of the Airport
If you would like more
details on travelling to London Luton airport we highly recommend looking at
Google Maps. Embedded at the top of the page is a small map that indicates the
location of London Luton Airport. The links below are to a hybrid map which
overlays standard map details like road names over a satellite image, a
standard Ordinance Survey map style and a satellite image map. Controls to
zoom in and out and move the image are on the right (enter the postcode you
will be travelling from and get a route map). Hybrid
| Map
| Satellite
(Aerial Photo)
Alternative Airports to
London Luton
Although barely in London, Luton is still considered a London airport. The main airport in the
area is London
Heathrow as its
one of the biggest and busiest not only in the UK but the world. London
Gatwick is
further away from Luton but still offers a great range of flights that warrant
a look. Stansted
which has lived in the shadow of Gatwick
and Heathrow
for years is beginning to find its feet and offer a decent alternative despite
is troublesome location. London
City is also an
alternative given its central location in London
and therefore the ease of access. It also offer a very competitive range of
flights that might surprise you.
Car
Hire London Luton Airport We have provided a page
offering the best deals for car hire at London Luton airport. Car hire can be
useful if you are flying to the airport for a business meeting or simply
flying in from abroad. When travelling to a UK airport its always nice peace
of mind to have your hire car booked before you leave. We have listed booking
companies Opodo, who check numerous car hire companies to find the best price
and Avis the car hire specialists. London Luton Airport Hotel We have provided a page
offering the best deals for Hotels at London Luton airport. Many people have
found that you can save money by staying overnight in a hotel before going on
holiday. Some hotels even offer free parking for the duration of your holiday.
If your flying in from abroad and need a place to stay then its always nice to book your hotel before you travel. We have listed a combination of companies on our London Luton airport hotel page. This is designed to help you find the best deal currently available. The booking companies Opodo, Ebookers and Expedia enlist many UK hotels which mean that you have very wide choice.
Interesting facts about
Luton Airport
- The airport at Luton
is currently the 8th largest airport in the United Kingdom. - During the year of
2001 6.5 million passengers used the airport - 78% of Luton airport
passengers fly on scheduled services with the other 22% using charter services. - 72% of passengers fly
international flights with 28% on charter services. - The most popular
destinations from Luton Airport during 2001 were; 1.
Glasgow
Luton Airport was opened
on the 16th July 1938 by the then Secretary of State for Air the Right
Honourable Kingsley Wood. During the war the
airport played a crucial part housing 264 Fighter Squadron and also included
the Percival Aircraft Company who designed and built aircraft for military as
well as civil use.
Directions to Luton Airport
From the East
and the A1 If
approaching from the East or the A1 get on the A505 dual carriageway. The
airport is clearly signposted from there. From the West and
the M25 Access
to London Luton Airport from the West is possible through several routes. If
approaching via Dunstable, follow the airport signs. Alternative approaches
include travelling via M40/ M25 to join the M1 and then exit via Junction 10. To and From the
M1 London
Luton Airport is only 30 minutes from North London, 15 minutes from the M25
and 5 minutes from the M1. The airport is just two miles from the M1 motorway.
Exit the M1 at Junction 10. The route to the airport is clearly signposted.
Official Details
·
Official name:
London Luton Airport ·
Official
Site ·
IATA Code:
LTN ·
Owned by: TBI
Group ·
Location Map Cheap flights from
London Luton
·
FlyBE ·
Thomson Transport to Luton
Airport
·
By train
(Midland Mainline / Thameslink) to Luton Airport Parkway ·
Virgin Trains
Coachlinks from Milton Keynes
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