Luton is a 24-hour airport on the north side of London, in Bedfordshire, with customs and immigration open at all hours. Private jet charter at Luton Airport uses a 2,162 metre runway and two dedicated business aviation FBOs: Signature Flight Support, which has two terminals, and Harrods Aviation.
Every flight needs an ACL slot and a nominated handling agent, and Charter-A books both with your flight. The airport is about 32 miles from central London by road, and rail takes around 32 minutes on the Luton Airport Express and DART. A hotel stands at the airport.
Flying privately from Luton
The airport and customs and immigration are listed as 24 hours. It is slot-coordinated: every flight requires an ACL slot, and a nominated handling agent is mandatory, so both are arranged in advance.
Signature Flight Support operates two terminals, Terminal 1 on Percival Way and Terminal 2 on Frank Lester Way, and Harrods Aviation operates from President Way. The runway is 07/25, 2,162 metres of grooved asphalt. A hotel stands at the airport. Charter-A chooses the FBO that suits your party and confirms it at booking.
London Luton airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)London Luton Airport at a glance
| Location | London Luton Airport, Percival Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9NU |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGGW · IATA LTN |
| Region | London & East of England (Bedfordshire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central London — approx. 32 miles (M1 J10); rail approx. 32 min via Luton Airport Express and DART |
| Opening hours | 24 hours (airport, customs and immigration H24) |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (H24) |
| Runway | 07/25 – 2,162 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,162 m runway, 24-hour operation, two dedicated business aviation FBOs |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Flight Support (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) · Harrods Aviation |
| Private terminal | Two dedicated FBO terminals: Signature Flight Support (Terminal 1, Percival Way LU2 9NT; Terminal 2, Frank Lester Way LU2 9NQ) and Harrods Aviation (President Way LU2 9NW) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | london-luton.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (london-luton.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Luton
Luton serves London from the north-west, about 32 miles from the centre by the M1 (junction 10). The Luton Airport Express and DART rail link takes around 32 minutes. The airport also serves Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, making it a capable alternative to the airports on the south side of the capital.
Private jet flight times from Luton
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 205 nm · 380 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 425 nm · 780 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 580 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 750 nm · 1,390 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Málaga | 930 nm · 1,720 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 265 nm · 490 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Luton that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Your car at Luton
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Chauffeur service at London Luton Airport
- Executive chauffeur service in London
- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Luton: your questions answered
Is Luton Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
Yes. The airport, customs and immigration are listed as 24 hours. Every flight still needs an ACL slot and a nominated handler, which Charter-A books for you, subject to availability.
Which FBOs does Luton Airport have?
Two dedicated business aviation operators: Signature Flight Support, with Terminals 1 and 2, and Harrods Aviation. We select the FBO that suits your party and confirm it at booking.
How far is Luton Airport from central London?
About 32 miles by road via M1 junction 10, and around 32 minutes by rail on the Luton Airport Express and DART. Charter-A can arrange a car to meet you if preferred.
How long is the flight from Luton to Paris by private jet?
About 50 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 205 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for London Luton Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for London Luton Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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