Heading for London Luton airport and thinking you night need to sleep at the airport or in a hotel? I recently went to Luton airport the evening before my flight and discovered whether you can sleep at London Luton airport.
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Is Luton airport open all night?
Yes Luton airport is open 24 hours.
Where is Luton airport?
Luton airport is located (35 miles/55km) north of London, U.K. Realistically however it is located much closer to the town of Luton than London. There is public transport to the airport mentioned below.
When to arrive at Luton airport if you are planning on sleeping here?
If you have an early flight the best time to arrive at Luton airport is as late as possible. The crowds will be much smaller and the amount of time you’ll spend sleeping here will be reduced. The last train to Luton airport from central London is around 10/11pm. Latest train times can be found here.
Is there anything I need to bring to Luton airport to sleep?
The U.K. weather is not the warmest. Depending on the time of year you might want to consider bringing a light sleeping bag. Temperatures in the airport won’t drop below 15C but you may also want to consider something like a roll mat to insulate yourself from the cold floor.
Also consider bringing an eye mask as the airport is brightly lit.
Is there anywhere to sleep at Luton airport?
If you are arriving before you are able to go through the security you will need to find a spot on the floor to lie down in the main entrance. While not uncomfortable it is brightly lit and noisy. After going through security there quieter spots to catch some sleep.
How to get to Luton airport?
If you are coming from London the best option is to take the Thameslink train line to Luton Airport Parkway station. Central London stations to get this line include London Bridge, Farringdon, St Pancras. Make sure you buy a ticket to Luton airport not Luton Parkway as you will have to purchase an additional ticket for the shuttle bus.
Does the train go directly to Luton airport?
Unfortunately not. The train from London takes you to Luton Parkway station. From here you will need to take a shuttle bus which waits outside the station. However the shuttle is reliable and there is always space as they are so regular.
How much is the shuttle bus from Luton Parkway to Luton Airport? And how regular is it?
If your train ticket is not to the Luton airport but only to Luton Airport Parkway then you will need to pay separately for the shuttle. This costs £4.90 for a single ticket! Rather expensive we think for such a short journey. The shuttle leaves every 10 minutes departing from the Luton/Luton airport train station. We have however walked from the station to the airport when the weather is good, it takes around 30 minutes to walk, obviously if you have a lot of luggage walking won’t be possible.
Can I spend the night at Luton airport?
Yes you can spend the night at Luton airport and you will not be bothered or disturbed. Sometimes there is cleaning being done so you may be asked to move on. However there is no security stopping you from walking around the airport as you please.
What are Luton airport opening hours?
Luton airport is open 24hrs.
Is Luton airport security open 24hrs?
Yes Luton airport security is also open 24 hrs.
What is the earliest I can go through security?
Luton airport allows domestic flyers to go through security two hours before and international flyers 3 hours before.
Does Luton airport have sleep pods
Yes there are snooze pods under brand ‘Aspire SnoozePods’ although they are only designed for a 20 minute nap cycle before waking you up.
Does Luton Airport has Wi-Fi?
Yes Luton airport has free Wi-Fi which we found the WiFi to be strong and reliable. Although we noticed it did slow down when it got really busy. If you are planning on being in Luton Airport a long time then consider downloading your media before you arrive at the airport.
Does Luton airport have hotels?
Yes Luton airport has numerous hotels. There are some cheap hotels here that could be useful if you just want a quick rest before or after a flight. Here are the best ones we found.
Things to do at Luton airport?
If you can’t sleep while at Luton airport there really is only shopping, eating and drinking to keep you occupied. A full list of shops in Luton airport can be found here.
Temperature, lighting noise at Luton airport
One of the things that stopped me sleeping easily at Luton airport was the lighting and noise. Best to have a pair of headphones and eye mask with you if you are planning on sleeping at Luton airport.
The temperature while not uncomfortable for sleeping is not that warm when we went. Best to have warm clothing handy when considering if you can sleep at London Luton airport.
Is there food and drink at Luton Airport?
Yes Luton airport has a large selection of shops and cafes including Pret, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme. These are opening to late evening. After this time there are vending machines selling snacks, coffees and drinks. A full list of the offerings at Luton airport can be found here.
Is it safe to sleep at Luton airport?
Yes it is safe to sleep at Luton airport for both make and female passengers as the airport is brightly lit. However as with most things best to keep you valuables close to your person if you are planning on dozing off.
Does Luton Aiport have sleep pods?
Yes Luton airport has introduced sleep pods under the brand name ‘Aspire’. For more info and reviews check out Trip Advisor. Reviews seem to be mixed but there is an option to have food and drink included so depending on how hungry you are could be seen as good value.
Does Luton airport have a shower?
Yes but only after security. It is called an adult changing facility located near gate 17. Unfortunately before this point there is nowhere available. You may want to consider a airport hotel.
Can you sleep at Luton airport if your flight has been delayed?
Yes you can sleep at Luton airport is your flight has been delayed. Find a comfortable place to bed down and wait for further information. If you flight has been cancelled however you may want to return home to make new arrangements as the wait will be too long.
Has the Luton airport fire affected whether you can sleep at the airport?
The Luton airport fire was outside the airport itself in the car park. It didn’t affect the rules around whether you could sleep at the airport.
Can you sleep at other airports?
Thinking you may need to sleep at other airports then find our other guides here about Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton , Stansted, Birmingham and JFK, Singapore Changi.
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