Luton Airport Main Terminal

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Luton Airport's £40 million terminal was developed in November 1999 and officially opened by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

The terminal houses 60 check-in desks, modern baggage and flight information systems and a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars.

Millions of people pass through the terminal each year, passenger numbers were over 9.2 million during 2009, and 9 scheduled airlines operate from here as well as some key charter carriers.

The check in desks are located along the length of the terminal wall opposite the entrance and exits.

Departure Lounges and Arrivals Meeting Point are accessed through the walkway from the main terminal building. You can check arrivals online on our Luton Airport Website.

International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
Domestic flights - check in 90 minutes prior to departure

Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.

There is a 24 hours Left Luggage storage facility situated next to Outsize Buggage in the check-in hall.

Terminal Telephone number: +44 (0) 1582 405100

Luton Airport Main Terminal Facilities

Main Terminal - Check In

Bureau de Change	There are two Bureaux de Change in the Check In Concourse: An International Currency Exchange (open 24 hours) and The Change Group (open 04:30 – last departing flight).
Cash Dispensers	On the right of the check-in counters, next to the International Currency Exchange.
Food and Drink	There is Food Village, Burger King with plenty of seating and Bar Des Voyageurs in the Check-in area.
Pay Phones	There are public telephones, some that are web enabled located throughout the check in area. There is a special assistance phone on the right as you enter terminal.
Internet	Several of the pay phones are web enabled.
Shopping	Shops include Cotton Traders, WH Smith, Voyager, and Tie Rack. Plus many more on level 1 of the terminal.
Toilets	There are two toilet facilities in this area, both with disabled and baby changing facilities.
Information	There are 3 information points located throughout the Check-in area.
Postal Services	There is a mail box on the right as you enter airport
Entertainment	Voyager is open 24 hours.
Oversize Baggage	Located at the far end of the terminal close to the check in desks
Left Luggage	There is a 24 hours Left Luggage Storage facility situated next to Outsize Buggage in the check-in hall. Prices are £5 per 24 hours per item.

Main Terminal - Departures

Bureau de Change	The Change Group outlet is located opposite WH Smith in the Departures area after security.
Cash Dispensers	Located before security next to the Currency Exchange outlet.
Food and Drink	A good choice of food and drink outlets including Starbucks, Pret a Manger, Est Bar and Restaurant, PIP, and The Real Food Company.
Information	Three located before security.
Internet Access	Wireless internet services are available after security in the Departures concourse. A number of payphones are also web enabled.
Pay Phones	There are several pay phones located throughout the departures area, some web enabled.
Postal Services	A mail box is located near to WH Smiths.
Shopping	A wide selection of shops are available, including newsagents, health and beauty, electrical, gifts, books and accessories.
Toilets	There are two toilet facilities both with baby changing and disabled facilities.
Place of Worship	The Chapel is located in the building opposite the terminal entrance. It is open to all faiths from 04:00 to 23:00 each day.
Entertainment	A Voyager located close to the Est Bar in the Departurea.

Main Terminal - Arrivals Lounge

Communication	Fax, telephone, internet and e-mail facilities available.
Food and Drink	Costa Coffee café.
Left Luggage	Located next to the escalators.
Car Hire Companies	There are car hire companies including Europcar and National / Alamo located in the Arrivals concourse.
Onward Travel Services	Kiosk selling train and bus tickets located in the Arrivals area.
Taxis	Taxi stand outside main entrance/exit.
Hotel Services	Kiosks providing information and services about nearby hotels. Please check Airport Hotel Shop.
Shopping	A few shops available including WH Smith and Marks and Spencer Simply Food.
Toilets	Toilets including disabled and baby changing facilities are available in the Arrivals area.

Luton Airline Information