LTN · London’s fourth airport done right for LCCs: one clear terminal, CT screening that leaves bags packed (still ≤100 ml), two Priority Pass lounges, and a ~32-minute Express+DART hop from St Pancras — with morning peaks and drop-off fees as the main gotchas.
STN · Solid low-cost hub with efficient transport links but suffers from peak congestion and average on-time performance.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
LTN7.6+1.4
STN6.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
LTN8.0
STN8.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
LTN7.0+0.5
STN6.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
LTN7.5+1.1
STN6.4
STN
Budget airline connectionsFast train to LondonPre-bookable parking deals
Book rail to “Luton Airport” or pay £4.90 DART separately
