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Luton Airport Taxi & Transfers to London, Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire โ€“ 24/7

Pre-booked Luton Airport taxis to and from London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Flight monitoring, meet & greet, comfortable vehicles and 24/7 drivers.

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Luton Airport Taxi & Transfer Service | Banana Cars

About the airport

Luton Airport Taxi and Transfers

Book a taxi to Luton Airport, or a pickup from the terminal into London, with Banana Cars. Our pre-booked, fixed-fare Luton Airport transfers run door to door between the airport and any address in London, 24 hours a day.

London Luton Airport is in Luton, Bedfordshire, 32 miles from central London and two miles from Junction 10 of the M1. It has one passenger terminal, so every arrival and departure uses the same building.

We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. Your driver takes you straight to your door.

How it works

How to Book a Taxi to or from Luton Airport

Four steps from fixed-fare quote to pickup.

  1. Step 1: Enter Your Journey

    Add your pickup, destination, date and time, and choose London Luton Airport from the suggestions.

  2. Step 2: Choose Your Vehicle

    Compare fixed fares for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.

  3. Step 3: Confirm Your Booking

    Check your fare and details, then confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.

  4. Step 4: Meet Your Driver

    Meet your driver at the terminal or your pickup address and travel door to door.

Transfer services

Luton Airport Transfers for Every Trip

Arriving, departing or connecting, choose the Luton transfer that fits your journey.

  • Luton Airport to London

    Door-to-door transfers from the terminal to homes, hotels and offices across London.

  • London to Luton Airport

    Pickups timed around your departure, so you reach the terminal with time for check-in.

  • Airport to airport

    Connections between Luton and Heathrow or London City Airport.

  • Meet & Greet

    Your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.

  • Executive transfers

    Executive cars for meetings, events and business travel.

  • Group transfers

    MPVs and 16-seaters for families, holiday groups and larger parties.

Meeting points

Luton Airport Meeting Point: Where to Meet Your Driver

At London Luton Airport, your TfL-licensed driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.

Arrivals Hall: Costa Coffee

Your Luton Airport meeting point

  1. After landing, make your way to the Arrivals Hall.
  2. Go to Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.
  3. Your TfL-licensed driver meets you at Costa Coffee and takes you to your vehicle.
  4. Add your flight number when you book, so flight monitoring can help us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.

Can't find your driver?

Follow these steps

  1. Stay at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall, so your driver can find you.
  2. Keep your phone switched on, as your driver may call or message you.
  3. Still can't find them? Call or WhatsApp us and we'll put you in touch with your driver. We're available 24/7.

Pickup instructions come with your booking. Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Luton Airport has one passenger terminal, so all arriving passengers come through the same Arrivals Hall.

Drop-off tips & charges

Luton Airport Drop-Off: Tips and Charges

Plan your pickup time, see what the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone costs, and find the free alternative.

Plan your pickup time

Before you travel

  • Choose a pickup time that fits your airlineโ€™s check-in deadline.
  • Luton is 32 miles from central London, and journey times depend on traffic on the M1 and your exact address, so allow extra time at peak times.
  • Book early-morning pickups in advance, so your transfer is confirmed before you travel.
  • Child seats are free when requested in advance: baby/infant seats (Group 0/0+), toddler seats (Group 1) and booster seats (Group 2/3). Add your childโ€™s age and the number of seats when you book.

Drop Off and Pick Up Zone charge

Terminal drop-off and pick-up zone

  • Your driver drops you at the airportโ€™s Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal.
  • London Luton Airport charges ยฃ9 for up to 12 minutes, then ยฃ1 for each extra minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay.
  • The zone is barrier-free with number plate cameras. Payment is online only, by midnight the day after.
  • Check your quote and booking details for how this airport charge applies to your journey.

Free drop-off option

Long Stay car park

  • Drop-off at the Long Stay car park is free for up to two hours.
  • A shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes between the Long Stay car park and Bus Bay B at the terminal, taking about 10 minutes.
  • Allow extra time for the shuttle if you choose this option.

Luton by train and road

  • The Luton Airport Express runs from London St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway in about 22 minutes, every 30 minutes. The Luton DART then takes about 4 minutes to the terminal and runs 24 hours a day.
  • By road, leave the M1 at Junction 10. The airport is two miles from the junction, and the sat nav postcode is LU2 9QT.
  • A pre-booked taxi takes you straight to the terminal, with no change at Parkway.

Being collected by a friend?

  • The Drop Off and Pick Up Zone costs ยฃ9 for up to 12 minutes, then ยฃ1 a minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay.
  • For longer waits, the Long Stay car park is free for up to two hours, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal.
  • Staying in the zone for more than 30 minutes can lead to an enforcement charge.
Luton drop-off and pick-up guide

Airport charges can change, so check the latest prices on the London Luton Airport website before you travel.

Why Banana Cars

Why Book Your Luton Airport Taxi with Banana Cars

A fixed fare, flight monitoring for your airport pickup, and a car sized for your group.

  • Fixed fares

    Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.

  • Flight monitoring

    For pre-booked airport pickups, flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.

  • Meet & greet

    Your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.

  • TfL-licensed drivers

    Experienced, TfL-licensed drivers who know the M1 and the routes between London and Luton Airport.

  • Available 24/7

    Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.

  • The right vehicle

    Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.

Our fleet

Vehicles for Your Luton Transfer

Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.

  • Black Volkswagen Passat saloon for Luton Airport transfersStandard Recommended
    Passengers
    3
    Large bags
    3

    Saloon

    Example: Volkswagen Passat or similar

    A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.

    • Air conditioning
    • Comfortable seating
    • Everyday airport runs
    Book Now: Saloon
  • Black Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate for Luton Airport transfersStandard Recommended
    Passengers
    4
    Large bags
    4

    Estate

    Example: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar

    Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.

    • Extra luggage space
    • Family travel
    • Air conditioning
    Book Now: Estate
  • Black Mercedes-Benz E-Class executive car for Luton Airport transfersExecutive Recommended
    Passengers
    3
    Large bags
    2

    Executive

    Example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar

    A premium car for business travel and special occasions.

    • Premium interior
    • Business travel
    • Air conditioning
    Book Now: Executive
  • Black Ford Galaxy people carrier for Luton Airport transfersPeople carrier Recommended
    Passengers
    5
    Large bags
    4

    MPV-6

    Example: Ford Galaxy or similar

    Five seats with extra room for luggage.

    • Family & group travel
    • Extra luggage space
    Book Now: MPV-6
  • Black Mercedes-Benz V-Class executive people carrier for Luton Airport transfersExecutive Recommended
    Passengers
    8
    Large bags
    7

    Executive MPV-7

    Example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar

    Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.

    • Premium group travel
    • Spacious seating
    • Extra luggage space
    Book Now: Executive MPV-7
  • Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus for Luton Airport group transfersGroup Recommended
    Passengers
    16
    Large bags
    14

    16 Seater

    Example: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar

    For groups of up to 16 travelling together.

    • Group travel
    • Group luggage
    Book Now: 16 Seater
See all 12 vehicles, including 10, 12 and 14-seat minibuses

*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.

Airport connections

Luton to Heathrow and London City

Pre-booked, fixed-fare airport-to-airport transfers between Luton and Londonโ€™s Heathrow and London City airports. We also cover Gatwick, Stansted and Southend.

Frequently asked questions

Luton Airport Taxi: Your Questions

Meeting point, drop-off charge, flight delays, journey times and fixed fares.

Choose London Luton Airport and your London address, add the date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You get a fixed-fare quote for each vehicle before you confirm your booking in the booking form.

London Luton Airport charges ยฃ9 for up to 12 minutes in the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, then ยฃ1 for each extra minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay. Drop-off at the Long Stay car park is free for up to two hours, with a shuttle bus to the terminal.

The zone is barrier-free and uses number plate cameras, so there is no payment on site. The charge is paid online only, by midnight the day after. If you travel with Banana Cars, your quote and booking details show how this airport charge applies to your journey.

No. London Luton Airport is in Luton, Bedfordshire, 32 miles from central London and two miles from Junction 10 of the M1. The sat nav postcode is LU2 9QT.

Your TfL-licensed driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall. If you can't find your driver, wait at Costa Coffee and call us on +44 20 3006 6550.

It depends on traffic on the M1 and your exact address. Luton is 32 miles from central London, so allow extra time at peak times.

We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. If your travel plans change, call us on 020 3006 6550 or message us on WhatsApp.

Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Contact our team if you need clarification.

It depends on your London address, the date and time, and the vehicle you choose. Pre-booked airport transfers have a fixed fare: enter your journey for an instant quote and you see the fare for each vehicle before you confirm, so there are no meter-based fare surprises.

In the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, at ยฃ9 for up to 12 minutes then ยฃ1 a minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay, or at the Long Stay car park, which is free for up to two hours with a shuttle bus to the terminal. See our Luton drop-off and pick-up guide for more.

Yes. Add Meet & Greet when you book and your driver meets you at Costa Coffee in the Arrivals Hall.

Yes. MPVs, the Executive MPV-7 and 16-seaters suit families and groups. Child seats are free on advance request: Group 0/0+ (infant), Group 1 (toddler) and Group 2/3 (booster). Tell us each childโ€™s age and how many seats you need when you book. Each vehicle shows its passenger and luggage capacity, or contact us if you are unsure which to choose.

Still have a question?

Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests. See our FAQs for more.