London Luton Airport Arrivals Guide

Chauffeur Pickup & Airport Transfers

SSR Executive Travel

London Luton Airport is a fast-growing single-terminal airport known for its compact and efficient layout. Unlike larger multi-terminal airports, Luton offers a more straightforward passenger journey, making it easier to navigate from arrival to exit.

If you are arriving here and have booked a chauffeur service Cambridge or airport transfer, this guide will help you move quickly and efficiently to your driver. The map above clearly marks the exact chauffeur meeting point — at the Information Point directly in front of WHSmith newsagents.

Exact meeting point: Your SSR chauffeur will wait at the Information Point, located directly in front of WHSmith newsagents — as marked on the terminal map above.

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London Luton Airport T1 — Terminal Map & Meet Point | Chauffeur Meeting Point at Information Point (next to WHSmith)

Quick Flow Overview

Aircraft

Passport Control

Baggage Reclaim

Arrivals Hall

Customs

Exit

Chauffeur

Tip: Your chauffeur will meet you at the Information Point directly in front of WHSmith, just after the arrivals exit — the red path on the map leads you there.

arriving at London Luton Airport

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Arrival & Entry

After landing at London Luton Airport:

  • Exit the aircraft and follow the terminal walkway
  • The terminal is compact, so walking distances are short compared to larger airports
Arrivals Passport Control

Luton’s single-terminal design means you are guided efficiently in one direction from the gate all the way through to the arrivals exit.

Proceed to immigration — two options available:

Passengers proceed through Immigration & Passport Control — two lanes available as shown on the map:

ePassport gates (faster lane)Manual immigration counters

Processing is typically quick at Luton due to the smaller passenger volume compared to Heathrow or Gatwick.

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Passport Control

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Baggage Reclaim

After clearing passport control, you enter the baggage reclaim zone:

  • Four reclaim belt areas are visible on the arrivals section of the map
  • Check flight information screens for your assigned belt number
  • Collect your luggage and proceed towards the arrivals exit

The map shows a clear path through arrivals and customs at Luton:

  • Arrivals area is located in the lower section of the terminal (marked on map)
  • Customs Screening is positioned centrally — follow the directional arrows
  • Accessible and family assistance available in this area
  • Luggage storage services are accessible nearby

After customs, the red path on the map leads directly to the exit and chauffeur meeting point.

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Arrivals & Customs Screening

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Meet Your Chauffeur

With SSR Executive Travel, your arrival is managed from the moment you land:

  • Driver tracks your flight in real time
  • Waits at the Information Point near WHSmith
  • Holds a personalised name board

Exact location: The Chauffeur Meeting Point is at the Information Point (marked ‘i’ on the map), directly in front of WHSmith newsagents — right after the exit, adjacent to Starbucks.

After meeting your SSR chauffeur:

  • Full assistance with your luggage
  • Follow main exit route from the terminal
  • Short walk to the vehicle pickup zone
  • Direct transfer to your destination

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Exit & Pickup

Facilities at London Luton Airport

WHSmith newsagents
Starbucks Coffee
Currency exchange
Cash machines (ATMs)
Travel desks
Lifts (accessible throughout terminal)
Accessible toilets, baby change, male & female facilities
Information Point (chauffeur meeting location)

Luton Transfers to Cambridge

Using a chauffeur service Cambridge from Luton provides

  • Direct travel — no stops, no rail connections required
  • No waiting — driver ready on landing
  • Luxury comfort — Mercedes E-Class, S-Class & V-Class
  • Reliable service — fixed pricing, no surge charges

Travel Times

RouteApprox. Travel Time
Luton → Cambridge~1–1.5 hours
Luton → Central London~45–60 minutes
Luton → Milton Keynes~30–40 minutes
Luton → Oxford~1 hour

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Final Tips


Follow the central path from customs — it leads directly to the exit and meeting point
Head to the Information Point in front of WHSmith — your driver will be there
Keep your phone active after landing

London Luton Airport Short Stay Parking Rates

Drop off fee: £7.00 effective from September 2025.

Short Stay Parking (Car Park 1 & 2)

DurationRate (On the Day)
Up to 30 mins    £15.00
Up to 60 mins  £21.50
1 – 3 hours   £30.50
3 – 5 hours £39.00
5 – 9 hours£61.00
9 – 24 hours      £67.50
Each additional 24 hrs£67.50

These rates became effective from September 2025.

Note: Rates shown are “on the day” drive-up prices. Pre-booking online may offer discounted rates. Check the airport website for current promotions.

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