Luton pickup
Luton's official guidance sends pre-booked cars to its Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal, or an agreed meeting area.
Connecting between airports
Luton to Heathrow taxi for your connection
Our Luton to Heathrow taxi collects you at Luton and drives you to your Heathrow terminal, about 39 miles away, for the next flight. It works the other way too. The car is pre-booked, the fare is fixed before the day and your first flight is tracked.
- Booked 24/7
- Fixed fare before the day
- First flight tracked
- Heathrow terminals 2–5
Quote request LTNLHR
The connection
What a Luton to Heathrow transfer includes
A short-haul arrival at Luton often feeds a long-haul departure from Heathrow. The car closes that gap and is planned around both flights, not just the first one you land on.
The right Heathrow terminal
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 are separate drop-offs, so we set the car to your departure terminal.
Tracked arrival
We watch the flight into Luton, so a late landing shifts the pickup rather than cancelling it.
Waiting included
45 minutes of free waiting covers the walk out and the bag reclaim.
Timed to your next flight
Tell us the Heathrow departure time and we will say whether the gap looks tight.
Heathrow to Luton as well
The same service runs south to north for a Heathrow arrival and a Luton departure.
Who books it
Who takes a car from Luton to Heathrow
People whose trip was never designed around one airport: a budget flight into Luton, an intercontinental flight out of Heathrow, and bags that have to come along for the ride in between.
Onward long-haul flyers
Passengers arriving from Europe at Luton and continuing on a long-haul departure.
Groups on split bookings
Friends or teams whose flights were bought separately and need one car between airports.
Visitors heading home
Guests who flew into Luton for a visit and fly home from Heathrow a few days later.
No surprises
How we fix the fare
The fare for a Luton to Heathrow taxi is set when you book, not when you arrive. It reflects the direction, the terminal, the time of day and the vehicle, and it stays the same whatever the M25 is doing that afternoon.
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What we ask
Both airports, your flight times, the Heathrow terminal and how many are travelling.
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What you get
One fixed fare and the vehicle it covers, confirmed by WhatsApp, phone or email.
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What stays fixed
The figure itself: a slow motorway lengthens the drive, it does not add to the fare.
Get your price on WhatsApp
or call 01483 830830, answered 24/7
Routes
The drive and the nearby pairings
Figures are for the drive between one point at each airport, measured on the road network, with times running from a clear road to typical traffic. They are a planning guide, not a promise of arrival time.
Luton to Heathrow
LTN–LHRAbout 39 miles, typically 55–70 minutes.
Heathrow to Luton
LHR–LTNAbout 39 miles, typically 50–70 minutes.
Luton to Gatwick
LTN–LGWFlying on from Gatwick instead? Our Luton to Gatwick transfer page covers it.
Luton to Stansted
LTN–STNBoth airports north of London: see the Luton to Stansted run.
Heathrow and Gatwick
LHR–LGWChanging between the two southern airports? See Heathrow to Gatwick.
Luton guides
LTNTips for the airport are in our Luton airport guides.
Step by step
From Luton arrivals to Heathrow departures
Booking takes one message, and the rest follows your flights. These are the four stages, and the office line stays open around the clock in case the first flight runs late.
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Send both flights
Arrival at Luton, departure from Heathrow, terminal and passengers.
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Accept the fare
One fixed figure for the car, confirmed before you fly.
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Walk out at Luton
Meet the driver at the Pick Up Zone or the point we agreed.
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Check in at Heathrow
Dropped at your departure terminal for the next flight.
FAQ
Luton to Heathrow taxi questions
Answers to the things people check before relying on a car between Luton and Heathrow for a connection. Anything specific to your flights can go to the office on WhatsApp.
How far is Luton Airport from Heathrow by taxi?
About 39 miles by road, which typically takes 55–70 minutes. The range runs from a clear road to typical traffic, so build in extra time before your Heathrow check-in closes rather than planning on the lower figure.
Where will the driver meet me at Luton Airport?
London Luton Airport directs pre-booked taxis to its Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal, or to a meeting area agreed in advance. We confirm which when you book, along with the driver's details.
What happens if my flight into Luton is delayed?
We track the flight, so the pickup moves with your actual landing time, and 45 minutes of free waiting is included. If the delay is long, message the office on WhatsApp so the driver and your onward timing can be checked together.
Can I book a Heathrow to Luton taxi instead?
Yes. Heathrow to Luton is about 39 miles, typically 50–70 minutes. Tell us your Heathrow arrival terminal and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board.
Is the fare the same if the traffic is bad?
Yes. The fare is fixed when you book and there is no meter, so heavy traffic changes the journey time, not the price you agreed.
Can you take a family with luggage between the airports?
Yes. Tell us how many bags you are bringing when you book and we will confirm the right vehicle. The large MPV takes up to 8 passengers when a group wants to stay together.
How much time should I leave between the two flights?
We cannot set a minimum connection for you, because it depends on your airlines, your bags and each check-in deadline. As a guide, the drive alone is typically 55–70 minutes; add the time it takes to leave Luton and to check in at Heathrow before your airline's cut-off.
Along the way
From one runway to the next
Photographs chosen for this connection: Luton and Heathrow, each named in the photographer's own caption, plus general travel images. They do not show a MiCabi vehicle or a booking.
Next departure
Book your Luton to Heathrow taxi
Send your Luton arrival, your Heathrow departure and your group size on WhatsApp, or use the form above. The office confirms the car and a fixed fare, 24 hours a day.