Landing at London Luton Airport late at night, with luggage and tired children, is when a pre-booked car earns its keep. Our taxi from Luton Airport service has a driver tracking your flight and waiting in the arrivals hall with your name, with 60 minutes of free waiting time from landing and a fixed fare agreed before you fly.
We take Luton arrivals home to London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and beyond, and connect to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. Going the other way? See taxi to Luton Airport.
Taxi from Luton Airport prices
All fares are fixed for the whole vehicle and include the airport’s pickup charge, so the price you see is the price you pay:
| To | Distance | Typical time | Saloon | Estate | 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton town centre | 2 miles | 7 mins | £42 | £47 | £52 | £57 |
| Harpenden | 6.4 miles | 12 mins | £48 | £54 | £61 | £65 |
| Dunstable | 8.3 miles | 17 mins | £51 | £57 | £65 | £69 |
| Hitchin | 9.2 miles | 17 mins | £53 | £59 | £67 | £70 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 11 miles | 15 mins | £56 | £62 | £71 | £74 |
| St Albans | 11.7 miles | 20 mins | £57 | £63 | £72 | £75 |
| Stevenage | 14.8 miles | 28 mins | £62 | £69 | £79 | £81 |
| Watford | 17.5 miles | 22 mins | £67 | £73 | £85 | £86 |
| Milton Keynes | 25.6 miles | 32 mins | £81 | £88 | £102 | £102 |
| Bedford | 28.1 miles | 38 mins | £85 | £92 | £107 | £107 |
| Central London (W1, WC, EC, SW1, SE1, NW1) | 34 miles | 1h 10m | £79 | £86 | £127 | £102 |
| King’s Cross & St Pancras | 32.1 miles | 57 mins | £90 | £98 | £114 | £113 |
| Canary Wharf | 53.7 miles | 1h 03m | £115 | £124 | £145 | £142 |
| Cambridge | 37.5 miles | 1h 00m | £96 | £104 | £122 | £121 |
| Heathrow Airport | 34.9 miles | 43 mins | £86 | £95 | £142 | £118 |
| Stansted Airport | 54.1 miles | 57 mins | £122 | £131 | £153 | £149 |
Pickups from the airport cost a little more than drop-offs (usually £7) because Luton charges vehicles to use its Pick Up Zone and we include that in the fare. Full price list: Luton Airport taxi prices.
How your Luton Airport pickup works
- We track your flight. Give us your flight number when you book and we follow it live. Early or late, your driver adjusts.
- 60 minutes free waiting. Your waiting time starts when the plane lands, not at the time you booked, so passport queues and baggage delays are covered.
- Meet and greet in arrivals. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a name board, then walks you to the car in the Pick Up Zone.
- Straight home. No DART, no platform, no changes – just the car and your front door.
Your driver’s name and mobile number are sent to you before you land. If you cannot find them, call your driver on the number we send you, or contact us.
Luton minicab from the airport or the taxi rank?
Luton has a licensed taxi rank beyond Bus Bay A, near the terminal. It works on a first-come basis and fares are metered, so the price depends on traffic and you cannot book ahead. A pre-booked minicab from us is the better option when you want to know the cost in advance, need a specific vehicle (an estate for extra luggage or an 8-seater for a group), are travelling a long way – to London, Milton Keynes or another airport – or land late when the rank queue is long.
Luton Airport to London by taxi
Most Luton arrivals are heading into London. A saloon to central London is a fixed £79, to King’s Cross £90 and to Canary Wharf £115. Allow 60 to 90 minutes depending on the time of day. Our Luton Airport to London taxi page lists every London area.
Connecting to another airport
Flying into Luton and out of Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted? A direct transfer avoids a train into London and back out again. Luton Airport to Heathrow is about 35 miles and costs £86 in a saloon; Stansted is about 54 miles for £122. See Luton to Heathrow and Luton to Gatwick for details.
Vehicles for Luton Airport pickups
- Saloon – up to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases
- Estate – up to 4 passengers, 4 large suitcases
- MPV 6-seater – up to 6 passengers, 4 suitcases
- MPV 8-seater – up to 8 passengers, 8 suitcases
- Executive – Mercedes E-Class or similar, up to 3 passengers
- Executive MPV – Mercedes V-Class, up to 7 passengers
Late-night and delayed arrivals
Plenty of Luton flights land after 11pm, and some are delayed well past midnight. Because we follow your flight, a delay does not cost you anything extra and your driver does not leave. We run through the night, every night of the year.
Booking a taxi from Luton Airport
Put Luton Airport as your pickup and your home address as the destination in the quote form at the top of this page, add your flight number, and choose your car. You can also book online. Book at least three hours before landing; for anything sooner, please contact us.
Taxi from Luton Airport FAQs
How much is a taxi from Luton Airport?
A saloon costs £57 to St Albans, £81 to Milton Keynes and £79 to central London, fixed per vehicle and including the airport pickup charge.
Where will my driver meet me at Luton Airport?
In the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. They then walk you to the car in the Pick Up Zone next to the terminal.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, so your driver arrives for the actual landing time. The 60 minutes of free waiting starts when you land.
How much is a taxi from Luton Airport to London?
£79 to central London in a saloon, £90 to King’s Cross and £115 to Canary Wharf.
Is there a taxi rank at Luton Airport?
Yes, beyond Bus Bay A near the terminal. Rank taxis are metered and cannot be booked in advance; a pre-booked car from us has a fixed price agreed before you fly.
Do you pick up from Luton Airport at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day, including flights landing after midnight.
Can I book a taxi from Luton Airport to Heathrow?
Yes. It is about 35 miles and costs £86 in a saloon.
Do I pay the pickup charge separately?
No. The airport charges vehicles to use its Pick Up Zone, and that is already included in your fare.