Kent · CT20 · LTN
Folkestone to Luton.
108.7 miles from Folkestone to a single terminal — about 2 hr 12 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 5 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £234, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 108.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 12 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 5 min
- Saloon
- £234
- Back home
- £238
Instant fixed price
Folkestone, KentLuton Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£234 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£265 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£360 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£293 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£327 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£454 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Folkestone.
Weekday guide for a flight from Luton: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 01:33 | 00:33 |
| 08:30 | 04:03 | 03:03 |
| 11:00 | 06:33 | 05:33 |
| 14:00 | 08:40 • | 07:40 • |
| 17:30 | 13:03 | 12:03 |
| 20:30 | 15:10 • | 15:03 |
Coming home
Landing at Luton.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 11 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Folkestone around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 11:20 • |
| 12:00 | 14:56 |
| 17:00 | 20:50 • |
| 22:30 | 01:26 |
Pickup in Folkestone
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Folkestone
Door to door from any home or office in CT20 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Folkestone Central0.5 mi
- Folkestone West1.2 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Stay2aCT20 2RX
- Gran Canaria Hotel0.2 mi
- Grand Burstin HotelCT20 1TX
- The Carlton HotelCT20 2DU
Luton Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down in the drop-off zone outside the terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Luton has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
A single terminal
The final approach to Luton Airport is a single road that queues at peak times; the leave-by times below allow for it.
Compare
Every London airport from Folkestone.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 74.8 mi | 1 hr 27 min | £197 |
| London City | 68.9 mi | 1 hr 30 min | £179 |
| Heathrow | 98.7 mi | 1 hr 53 min | £226 |
| Stansted | 95.6 mi | 2 hr 6 min | £230 |
| Luton (this page) | 108.7 mi | 2 hr 12 min | £234 |
Nearby
Other towns to Luton.
Good to know
Folkestone to Luton
questions.
How far is Folkestone from Luton Airport?
About 108.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 12 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 5 min. Gatwick is closer to Folkestone (1 hr 27 min), but Luton is 2 hr 12 min away.
How much is a taxi from Folkestone to Luton?
A fixed-price Saloon is £234 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £238 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Folkestone for a morning flight from Luton?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Folkestone by about 04:03; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:03. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Luton?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Luton has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Folkestone?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations. The price is the same wherever in Folkestone you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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