London Luton sits in Bedfordshire, about 50 km north of central London, and is one of the capital's main low-cost gateways. easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair and TUI handle the vast majority of capacity, with the route network leaning heavily on European leisure destinations and Eastern European city pairs.
Major carriers: easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, TUI Airways.
Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair.
Which airlines fly from Luton?
easyJet runs a major base at LTN with European city and beach routes. Wizz Air operates one of its largest UK bases here, focused on Central and Eastern Europe. Ryanair adds further low-cost capacity and TUI handles leisure charter flying. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search with no signup.
How long does it take to get to Luton from central London?
Thameslink trains run from St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway in 22-32 minutes, then a 4-minute shuttle to the terminal. Green Line and National Express coaches take 60-90 minutes from Victoria. Driving via the M1 typically takes 60-90 minutes depending on traffic.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Luton?
Late January, February and the first half of November are typically the cheapest months out of LTN. School holidays, Easter and summer push fares much higher. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap reveals the cheapest week per route at a glance so you can pick low-demand dates without scrolling each calendar.
Does Wizz Air have a base at Luton?
Yes, Luton hosts one of Wizz Air's largest UK bases, with aircraft stationed there for routes across Central and Eastern Europe including Romania, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria and Albania. Frequencies have grown steadily. Flightmussy compares Wizz Air fares directly against easyJet and Ryanair so you spot where each carrier wins on price.