Luton Airport hotels

Our closest hotel to Luton Airport is our Premier Inn Luton (Airport) hotel, which is about a five-minute drive or 10 minutes on the Luton Shuttle Bus service.

Our next closest hotels are our Premier Inn Luton Town Centre and Premier Inn Luton South (M1, J9) hotels. Our Premier Inn Luton Town Centre hotel is about three miles away from the airport and a 10-minute drive, 20 minutes on the 99 bus or about an hour taking the Luton Shuttle Bus and the train. Our Premier Inn Luton South (M1, J9) hotel is about seven miles from the airport, which is about a 15-minute drive, or an hour on the 99, 46 and Luton Shuttle Bus routes. You can also explore our range of budget-friendly hotels in Luton. 

Our other hotels near Luton Airport are based around Dunstable, close to Whipsnade Zoo, the Warner Bros Studios Harry Potter experience and Dunstable Town Centre, while still only being a short drive from Luton Airport.

Most of our Luton Airport hotels provide either chargeable 24hour parking or free onsite parking during your stay. If you need longer-term parking, you can add it through our partners at Holiday Extras when booking. We recommend checking your chosen hotel’s page or contacting them directly to confirm availability. 

Luton Airport currently opens from 5am to 3pm. Prior to recent changes, the airport was open all night along with a number of shops.

There are no free shuttle services, but the Luton Shuttle Bus runs from our Luton (Airport) hotel to Luton Airport every 10 minutes from 5am to midnight, with a journey time of around 10 minutes. Single tickets cost £2.40 per adult.

Our Premier Inn Luton (Airport) hotel is about two miles from Luton Airport, about a five-minute drive or a 10-minute journey on the Luton Shuttle Bus.

Luton Airport has one main terminal, made up of a two-storey building. Check-in desks and security are on the ground floor, departures made up of 41 gates and three side piers are on the upper floor. Restaurants and shops can be found on both floors of the terminal.

Our Luton Airport hotels make getting to the airport so much easier. Getting to Luton Airport is simple, whether you’re travelling from London or elsewhere across the UK.

By car
Luton Airport is close to the M1 and M25, major roads that are easily accessible from across the country. If you’re travelling from the east, take the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin. From the west along the M40/M25 join the M1 and exit at Junction 10. Airport parking varies in cost, the closest parking is in the Priority Meet and Greet area.

A full range of airport parking both on and off-site is available to add to your Premier Inn hotel booking through our partners at Holiday Extras.

By train
There are direct trains to Luton Airport Parkway station from stations in the Midlands, as well as connecting trains from cities in the north. From London, jump on a direct train from Blackfriars, Farringdon, Kings Cross St. Pancras or City Thameslink to get to Luton Airport Parkway station. The journey takes about an hour.

By bus
National Express services run direct to Luton Airport from Victoria Coach Station and the Green Line 727 service runs through several stops in London. easyBus services also run from London Victoria and Liverpool Street station to Luton Airport.

There’s plenty to do in Luton if you have time before your flight. Whether you’d like to unwind on a peaceful stroll through a park or enjoy a full day out at the zoo. If you’re thinking of going on a trip before you fly, you can’t go wrong with a day out at Whipsnade Zoo. Whipsnade Zoo is famously one of the largest in the UK, with animals you’d usually only see on safari across the world. If you’re planning on something a little more low-key, Wrest Park is just a 15-minute drive from Luton Town Centre and has over 92 acres of some of the most scenic gardens in the whole country. Wardown House, Museum & Gallery and Woodside Farm Park are other great places to take your mind off your flight or to pick up something to take back with you. Find all the best places to see in Luton in our Luton airport guide. 

All our Luton Airport hotels have on-site restaurants or restaurants nearby. Our restaurants serve the Premier Inn Breakfast, an unlimited selection of delicious bacon, sausages, eggs, black pudding and much more, as well as lunches and dinners to help you prepare for your flights. 

If you need to buy any last-minute must-haves for your flight, or you want to take a look through the duty-free deals, Luton Airport has a range of shops including top beauty labels and high street fashion names. Most shops can be found after passing through security, including Aelia duty free lines. Luton Airport has free Wi-Fi options and sockets throughout its main terminal. If you’re willing to pay a little extra, you can relax in an airport lounge after booking with us, thanks to our friends at Holiday Extras. The Aspire airport lounge offers unlimited Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drinks and comfy armchairs. There’s also a family-friendly area at the airport with big screens to keep kids entertained.  

There are no designated sleeping areas at Luton Airport and the airport currently closes after 3pm. As the airport is on the smaller side, there are more limited seating spaces, so even when the airport returns to regular hours it’ll be tricky to find somewhere to sleep in the airport itself. If you need somewhere to stay after a long flight or you need to make an early flight in time, we recommend booking at our Premier Inn Luton (Airport) hotel instead for comfy rooms with comfy beds at budget prices, only a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute bus ride from the airport.

Buses around Luton Airport aren’t free. The Luton Shuttle Bus costs £2.40 for an adult single, £3.80 for a return and children between five and 15 travel for half price.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.