London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is an airport in Luton, Bedfordshire, 32 miles from central London. The airport is owned by Luton Council through Luton Rising and is run by London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL), which has held a concession agreement since 1998 that lasts until 2032. LLAOL is owned 51% by Aena and 49% by Infrabridge. The airport serves scheduled airlines, business aviation and cargo operators.

Operations

• More than 17.5 million passengers in 2025
• 136 destinations served in 2025
• Airlines include easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Jet2, Tui, FlyOne, SunExpress and El Al
• Government approval to raise capacity from 19 million to 32 million passengers a year

Business aviation and cargo

• Business aviation handled by Signature Flight Support (Percival Way) and Harrods Aviation (President Way)
• Cargo centre handles around 28,000 tonnes a year
• Cargo airlines and operators include DHL, MNG Airlines, British Airways, El Al and TUI

Company facts

• Operator: London Luton Airport Operations Limited
• Owner: Luton Council through Luton Rising
• Concession agreement from 1998 to 2032
• Concession fee paid to Luton Council was £54 million in 2019
• Supports 28,000 jobs and £830 million a year for the local economy, according to the airport
• Described as Bedfordshire's biggest employer

Contact

Cargo centre phone: +44 (0)1582 395231