78 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from London Luton Airport

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from London Luton Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules to help plan your extreme day trip.

78
Destinations
29
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Channel Islands
JerseyJER

Channel Islands

0h 53m
each way
06:55
Out from London Luton
~13.2h
On the ground
21:55
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U2639Back U2640Runs Wed, Thu, Sun

Just 6km from St Helier. Perfect for a weekend escape!

Things to do in JerseyJersey airport guide
Netherlands
AmsterdamAMS

Netherlands

0h 55m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~14.3h
On the ground
22:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22511Back U22516Daily

Schiphol is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal by train (15 mins). Bikes everywhere!

Things to do in AmsterdamAmsterdam airport guide
France
ParisCDG

France

0h 57m
each way
01:53
Out from London Luton
~19.1h
On the ground
22:55
Back at London Luton
Out EAT Leipzig QY92LBack U22440Daily

Charles de Gaulle is 25 mins from the city via RER B train. Eurostar is faster for central Paris!

Things to do in ParisParis airport guide
Isle of Man
CastletownIOM

Isle of Man

0h 57m
each way
07:00
Out from London Luton
~12.2h
On the ground
21:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U2647Back U2648Runs Mon, Wed
Things to do in CastletownCastletown airport guide
Ireland
DublinDUB

Ireland

1h 1m
each way
06:10
Out from London Luton
~16.3h
On the ground
00:30
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR341Back FR342Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri

Take the Airlink Express 747 bus (€8, 30 mins) to the city centre.

Things to do in DublinDublin airport guide
Northern Ireland
BelfastBHD

Northern Ireland

1h 4m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~13.1h
On the ground
21:30
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U2645Back U2644Runs Tue
Things to do in BelfastBelfast airport guide
Northern Ireland
BelfastBFS

Northern Ireland

1h 5m
each way
05:40
Out from London Luton
~15.9h
On the ground
23:45
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U29003Back U2634Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Airport Express 300 runs every 30 mins (£8). Great base for Giants Causeway.

Things to do in BelfastBelfast airport guide
Switzerland
GenevaGVA

Switzerland

1h 25m
each way
06:10
Out from London Luton
~12.7h
On the ground
21:40
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22533Back U22534Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in GenevaGeneva airport guide
France
BordeauxBOD

France

1h 25m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~14.2h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95415Back U22376Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Things to do in BordeauxBordeaux airport guide
France
LyonLYS

France

1h 26m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~14.1h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22431Back W95426Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Things to do in LyonLyon airport guide
Switzerland
ZurichZRH

Switzerland

1h 27m
each way
06:45
Out from London Luton
~12.9h
On the ground
22:35
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22531Back U22532Runs Mon
Things to do in ZurichZurich airport guide
Germany
BerlinBER

Germany

1h 37m
each way
06:20
Out from London Luton
~13.4h
On the ground
23:00
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22603Back U22604Runs Mon, Tue
Things to do in BerlinBerlin airport guide
Italy
MilanMXP

Italy

1h 38m
each way
04:51
Out from London Luton
~18h
On the ground
02:09
Back at London Luton
Out EAT Leipzig QY2696Back U23831Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Things to do in MilanMilan airport guide
Czech Republic
PraguePRG

Czech Republic

1h 43m
each way
01:30
Out from London Luton
~19h
On the ground
23:55
Back at London Luton
Out SmartWings QS4385Back W92603Runs Wed

Take Airport Express bus (€4) to the city. Beer is cheaper than water!

Things to do in PraguePrague airport guide
France
NiceNCE

France

1h 46m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~15.6h
On the ground
01:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22425Back U22430Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in NiceNice airport guide
Spain
BarcelonaBCN

Spain

1h 54m
each way
05:40
Out from London Luton
~15.4h
On the ground
00:50
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95361Back FR7808Daily

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Italy
PisaPSA

Italy

1h 56m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~14.3h
On the ground
00:10
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22489Back U22568Runs Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in PisaPisa airport guide
Spain
MadridMAD

Spain

2h 1m
each way
00:30
Out from London Luton
~20h
On the ground
00:30
Back at London Luton
Out Iberia IB1402Back W95358Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Things to do in MadridMadrid airport guide
Portugal

Porto

OPO

Portugal

2h 5m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~13.2h
On the ground
23:24
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22457Back JIV9Runs Wed, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Porto
Spain

Valencia

VLC

Spain

2h 7m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~12.9h
On the ground
23:10
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95367Back W95374Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Valencia
Spain
PalmaPMI

Spain

2h 8m
each way
05:55
Out from London Luton
~15.3h
On the ground
01:30
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22329Back U22334Daily

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in PalmaPalma airport guide
Spain

Menorca

MAH

Spain

2h 8m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~14.7h
On the ground
01:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22319Back U22320Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Menorca
Spain
IbizaIBZ

Spain

2h 12m
each way
06:30
Out from London Luton
~15h
On the ground
01:55
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22305Back U22352Runs Sun
Things to do in IbizaIbiza airport guide
Italy
RomeFCO

Italy

2h 14m
each way
01:26
Out from London Luton
~15.2h
On the ground
21:05
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air Malta W49GWBack W46003Runs Tue

Fiumicino Airport is 30 mins from Termini station via Leonardo Express (€14).

Things to do in RomeRome airport guide
Hungary
BudapestBUD

Hungary

2h 15m
each way
05:45
Out from London Luton
~15.7h
On the ground
01:55
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W92876Back W62795Runs Fri, Sat
Things to do in BudapestBudapest airport guide
Spain
AlicanteALC

Spain

2h 17m
each way
05:35
Out from London Luton
~16.6h
On the ground
02:47
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22313Back U272QPDaily

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide
Croatia
SplitSPU

Croatia

2h 19m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~13.5h
On the ground
00:10
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22573Back U22580Daily
Things to do in SplitSplit airport guide
Portugal
LisbonLIS

Portugal

2h 23m
each way
06:30
Out from London Luton
~13h
On the ground
00:15
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22459Back U22464Daily

Airport is just 7km from centre. Metro is cheapest option (€2).

Things to do in LisbonLisbon airport guide
Italy
NaplesNAP

Italy

2h 27m
each way
05:50
Out from London Luton
~15.9h
On the ground
02:36
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22493Back ZT662Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in NaplesNaples airport guide
Spain

Seville

SVQ

Spain

2h 28m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~12.6h
On the ground
23:35
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air UK W95369Back W95370Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Things to do in Seville
Romania

Bucharest

OTP

Romania

2h 30m
each way
03:15
Out from London Luton
~12.8h
On the ground
21:05
Back at London Luton
Out HelloJets V3477Back W43007Runs Sun
Things to do in Bucharest
Bulgaria

Sofia

SOF

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
04:00
Out from London Luton
~12h
On the ground
21:00
Back at London Luton
Out EGT Jet EGT551Back W64303Runs Tue
Things to do in Sofia
Albania

Tirana

TIA

Albania

2h 30m
each way
04:30
Out from London Luton
~17.4h
On the ground
02:55
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95002Back W95460Daily
Things to do in Tirana
Poland

Lublin

LUZ

Poland

2h 30m
each way
05:10
Out from London Luton
~14.5h
On the ground
00:40
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W92066Back W92055Daily
Things to do in Lublin
Estonia

Tallinn

TLL

Estonia

2h 30m
each way
05:45
Out from London Luton
~12.2h
On the ground
22:57
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95445Back ABF1Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Tallinn
Romania

Braşov

GHV

Romania

2h 30m
each way
05:50
Out from London Luton
~11.3h
On the ground
22:10
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95399Back W95400Runs Fri, Sun
Things to do in Braşov
Spain

Murcia

RMU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from London Luton
~11.8h
On the ground
22:40
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22349Back FR3453Runs Tue, Wed, Sat
Things to do in Murcia
Poland

Wrocław

WRO

Poland

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from London Luton
~10.2h
On the ground
21:05
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR9768Back W61801Runs Mon
Things to do in Wrocław
Lithuania

Kaunas

KUN

Lithuania

2h 30m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~12.8h
On the ground
23:45
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR2144Back FR2145Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Things to do in Kaunas
Hungary

Debrecen

DEB

Hungary

2h 30m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~14h
On the ground
01:05
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W92702Back W92701ARuns Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Debrecen
Moldova

Chișinău

RMO

Moldova

2h 30m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~15.8h
On the ground
02:55
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95481Back W93933Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Chișinău
Iceland

Reykjavik

KEF

Iceland

2h 30m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~13.3h
On the ground
00:25
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22635Back U22636Runs Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Reykjavik
Romania

Satu Mare

SUJ

Romania

2h 30m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~13.8h
On the ground
00:50
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W93650Back W93649Runs Tue
Things to do in Satu Mare
Romania

Bacau

BCM

Romania

2h 30m
each way
06:10
Out from London Luton
~15.6h
On the ground
02:45
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air UK W93902Back W93905Runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Bacau
Serbia

Belgrad

BEG

Serbia

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~11.9h
On the ground
23:10
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W94002Back W94001Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Belgrad
Bulgaria

Plovdiv

PDV

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~14.6h
On the ground
01:50
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air UK W95391Back W95392Runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Burgas

BOJ

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~12h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95393Back W95350Runs Thu, Sun
Things to do in Burgas
Croatia

Pula

PUY

Croatia

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~12.5h
On the ground
23:45
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22571Back U22572Runs Tue, Sat
Things to do in Pula
Poland

Bydgoszcz

BZG

Poland

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~12h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR1640Back FR1641Runs Sat
Things to do in Bydgoszcz
Poland

Krakow

KRK

Poland

2h 30m
each way
06:20
Out from London Luton
~14.2h
On the ground
01:34
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR1813Back FR44SBRuns Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in Krakow
Lithuania

Vilnius

VNO

Lithuania

2h 30m
each way
06:25
Out from London Luton
~10.3h
On the ground
21:40
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR3466Back FR3467Runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Vilnius
Poland

Rzeszow

RZE

Poland

2h 30m
each way
06:40
Out from London Luton
~10.2h
On the ground
21:50
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR3472Back FR3473Runs Thu, Sun
Things to do in Rzeszow
Bosnia

Sarajevo

SJJ

Bosnia

2h 30m
each way
06:50
Out from London Luton
~9.6h
On the ground
21:25
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95475Back W95476Runs Tue, Wed, Sat
Things to do in Sarajevo
Italy

Rome

CIA

Italy

2h 30m
each way
06:55
Out from London Luton
~9.8h
On the ground
21:45
Back at London Luton
Out TUI Airways BY8152Back BY8153Runs Thu
Things to do in Rome
Kosovo

Lipjan

PRN

Kosovo

2h 30m
each way
06:55
Out from London Luton
~14.3h
On the ground
02:15
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W95471Back W95472Runs Mon, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Lipjan
Romania

Suceava

SCV

Romania

2h 30m
each way
07:30
Out from London Luton
~13h
On the ground
01:30
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air W43646Back W93647Daily
Things to do in Suceava
Spain
MalagaAGP

Spain

2h 31m
each way
05:55
Out from London Luton
~15.6h
On the ground
02:30
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22335Back U22348Daily

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Portugal
FaroFAO

Portugal

2h 34m
each way
05:55
Out from London Luton
~13.8h
On the ground
00:50
Back at London Luton
Out Jet2 LS3831Back U22456Daily

Gateway to the Algarve! Just 4km from town, but most visitors head straight to the coast.

Things to do in FaroFaro airport guide
Italy
PalermoPMO

Italy

2h 40m
each way
06:25
Out from London Luton
~13.3h
On the ground
01:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22495Back U217MRRuns Thu, Sat
Things to do in PalermoPalermo airport guide
Italy
CataniaCTA

Italy

2h 52m
each way
06:05
Out from London Luton
~11.4h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22491Back FR4720Runs Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in CataniaCatania airport guide
Greece
KerkyraCFU

Greece

2h 56m
each way
06:30
Out from London Luton
~12.4h
On the ground
00:45
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22395Back LS3882Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in KerkyraKerkyra airport guide
Malta
LuqaMLA

Malta

3h 1m
each way
06:40
Out from London Luton
~10.7h
On the ground
23:25
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR3882Back FR3883Runs Mon, Tue, Sun
Things to do in LuqaLuqa airport guide
Greece
ZakynthosZTH

Greece

3h 11m
each way
06:20
Out from London Luton
~10.2h
On the ground
22:55
Back at London Luton
Out Jet2 LS3889Back U22386Runs Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
Things to do in ZakynthosZakynthos airport guide
Morocco

Marrakech

RAK

Morocco

3h 15m
each way
06:30
Out from London Luton
~12.1h
On the ground
01:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22623Back U22624Runs Mon, Wed, Sun
Things to do in Marrakech
Greece
AthensATH

Greece

3h 22m
each way
06:20
Out from London Luton
~12.2h
On the ground
01:15
Back at London Luton
Out Wizz Air UK W95411Back W95428Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in AthensAthens airport guide
Turkey

Istanbul

IST

Turkey

3h 26m
each way
05:25
Out from London Luton
~12.2h
On the ground
00:30
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22569Back MB723Daily
Things to do in Istanbul
Morocco

Agadir

AGA

Morocco

3h 27m
each way
06:20
Out from London Luton
~9.9h
On the ground
23:10
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet (NEO Livery) U22621Back U22622Runs Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Things to do in Agadir
Portugal
FunchalFNC

Portugal

3h 27m
each way
07:35
Out from London Luton
~9.6h
On the ground
00:05
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22471Back U22472Runs Wed, Fri
Things to do in FunchalFunchal airport guide
Turkey
IzmirADB

Turkey

3h 34m
each way
07:10
Out from London Luton
~9h
On the ground
23:15
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22561Back U22562Runs Wed
Things to do in IzmirIzmir airport guide
Greece

Souda

CHQ

Greece

3h 38m
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~12.7h
On the ground
02:10
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22387Back U22404Runs Wed, Sun
Things to do in Souda
Turkey

Bodrum

BJV

Turkey

3h 42m
each way
07:10
Out from London Luton
~10.7h
On the ground
01:15
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet (NEO Livery) U22553Back U22560Runs Tue, Fri
Things to do in Bodrum
Spain
LanzaroteACE

Spain

3h 46m
each way
06:30
Out from London Luton
~11.9h
On the ground
01:55
Back at London Luton
Out Jet2 LS3807Back U22302Runs Tue, Fri, Sun

Volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches. Rent a car to explore.

Things to do in LanzaroteLanzarote airport guide
Greece
RodesRHO

Greece

3h 49m
each way
07:05
Out from London Luton
~12h
On the ground
02:40
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22381Back LS3868Runs Tue, Wed
Things to do in RodesRodes airport guide
Turkey
DalamanDLM

Turkey

3h 50m
each way
06:00
Out from London Luton
~12.5h
On the ground
02:10
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22503Back U22556Runs Tue, Thu, Sun
Things to do in DalamanDalaman airport guide
Spain

Fuerteventura

FUE

Spain

3h 50m
each way
06:40
Out from London Luton
~11.8h
On the ground
02:10
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR3525Back LS3826Runs Mon, Tue, Thu
Things to do in Fuerteventura
Spain

Gran Canaria

LPA

Spain

3h 58m
each way
06:55
Out from London Luton
~11.2h
On the ground
02:00
Back at London Luton
Out Ryanair FR3515Back LS3862Runs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

Perfect winter sun destination. Maspalomas dunes are unmissable.

Things to do in Gran Canaria
Turkey
AntalyaAYT

Turkey

3h 58m
each way
07:05
Out from London Luton
~11h
On the ground
02:00
Back at London Luton
Out easyJet U22551Back LS3816Runs Mon, Fri, Sun
Things to do in AntalyaAntalya airport guide
Spain
Tenerife SouthTFS

Spain

4h
each way
06:15
Out from London Luton
~12.5h
On the ground
02:45
Back at London Luton
Out Jet2 LS3873Back LS3876Daily

Close to all the beach resorts. Year-round sunshine!

Things to do in Tenerife SouthTenerife South airport guide

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at London Luton Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.