Flights to Luton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Luton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Luton Airport (LTN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,093 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 45 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 46 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 83 km), London City Airport (LCY, 53 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 45 km (28 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 46 km (29 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 53 km (33 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 84 km (52 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,093 ft, LTN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 526 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Luton
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton to Berlin | Germany | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Luton to Madrid | Spain | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Luton to Rome | Italy | 1,478 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Luton to Paris | France | 389 km (242 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Luton to Hamburg | Germany | 725 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Luton to Budapest | Hungary | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Luton to Warsaw | Poland | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Luton to Vienna | Austria | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Luton to Barcelona | Spain | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Luton to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Luton to Munich | Germany | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Luton to Milan | Italy | 1,002 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Luton to Prague | Czechia | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Luton to Copenhagen | Denmark | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Luton to Oslo | Norway | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Luton to Köln | Germany | 522 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Luton to Dublin | Ireland | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Luton to Brussels | Belgium | 350 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Luton to Marseille | France | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Luton to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Luton to Turin | Italy | 963 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Luton to Valencia | Spain | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Luton to Beijing | China | 8,126 km (5,049 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Luton to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,529 km (1,572 mi) | about 4 h |
| Luton to Tianjin | China | 8,234 km (5,116 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Luton to Moscow | Russia | 2,501 km (1,554 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Luton to Harbin | China | 8,040 km (4,996 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Luton to Shenyang | China | 8,280 km (5,145 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Luton to New York City | United States | 5,538 km (3,441 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Luton to Dalian | China | 8,467 km (5,261 mi) | about 11 h 36 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Luton?
London Luton Airport (LTN) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). The others, STN, LHR, LGW, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LTN from Luton city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Luton on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.