Luton Airport Live Departures
Luton Airport Departures Information
At Luton Airport departures, you have two options for checking in: online in advance or at the airport itself. Most airlines offer online check-in up to 24 hours before departure, usually through their official website or mobile app. If you only have carry-on luggage, you can proceed directly to security when you reach the airport. If you have checked luggage, you must visit the airline’s check-in counters to drop your bags off.
Alternatively, you can check in and present your travel documents at your airline’s designated check-in counter. Flight information screens positioned throughout the departures area will guide you to your respective airline’s check-in desk. Once baggage is dropped off and you have your boarding pass, head towards the security checkpoint to reach Luton Airport’s departures gates.
Luton Airport Departures Terminal
Check-in desks and security are on the ground floor.
All boarding gates and the departure lounge are on the first floor.
When to arrive at Luton Airport?
It is recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic or European departures from Luton Airport. Likewise, you should arrive 3 hours ahead of international flights. However, if you’ve checked in online and don’t have any bags to drop off, you can arrive a little later to avoid wasting time at the airport.
What’s next?
Before heading to Luton Airport, it’s crucial to ensure you don’t have any restricted items in your hand luggage. Additionally, all liquids must be stored in 100ml containers and placed in a single transparent plastic bag measuring 20cm x 20cm.
Following check-in, you’ll need to use the e-gates to scan your boarding pass for access to security. At the security checkpoint, separate your liquids, laptops, tablets, and large electronic devices from your luggage for screening. After passing through the scanner, retrieve your items and proceed to the Luton Airport departures lounge.
Typically, security wait times at Luton Airport are usually under 10-15 minutes, but during peak seasons or rush hours, they may be longer. For expedited clearance, you can opt for fast-track services. Tickets can be purchased online in advance starting from £4 (€4.70) or at the airport’s kiosks starting from £8 (€9.30).
What to do in Departures at Luton Airport?
Luton Airport’s departures lounge is well equipped, providing travellers with useful amenities, facilities and services including seating areas, charging stations, information desks, currency exchange and cash services, accessible toilets, and baby changing rooms.
The main departures lounge provides a large space with seating areas, a duty-free store and plenty of shops to buy souvenirs, travel products, and so on. You can also grab a beverage or a bite from a selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants. You’ll also find a children’s area, a quiet zone, multi-faith prayer rooms, and a premium lounge (No 1 Lounge).
*Don’t forget that if you’re shopping duty-free, you should check the tax-free allowance for the country you’re travelling to. If you exceed the allowance, you may have to pay a fine.
FAQs
How to check in at Luton Airport?
There are two ways to check in at Luton Airport departures: in-person at your airline’s check-in desk or online in advance up to 24 hours before your departure.