APH Drop and Go, Luton Airport

Directions

New directions for customers arriving between the 3rd June 2024 and 2nd Dec 2024:

Coming from the North (M1 Southbound):

Leave the M1 at junction 10. ­At the motorway roundabout, take the first exit from the north onto Airport Way A1081. ­Keep in the left-hand lane and take the slip road signposted towards St. Albans, Harpenden A1081. ­You'll come out onto a roundabout where you should take the first exit onto London Road. ­At the next roundabout, take the second exit signposted St Albans, Harpenden A1081. Continue on the A1081 for approx ¾ of a mile before turning right on to Half Moon Lane, signposted Slip End. Continue along Half Moon Lane, which becomes Front Street and into Slip End. ­At the traffic lights, go straight on into Grove Road. ­Take the first left onto the service road sign posted Airparks ­Airparks will be on the right after about 100 metres.

Coming from the South (M1 Northbound):

­Leave the M1 at junction 9. ­At the roundabout at the end of the slip road, take the 1st exit onto A5183 Dunstable. Continue on A5183 for approximately 2 miles and at the traffic lights turn right onto B4540 (Luton Road towards Luton). Continue on B4540 for approximately 1.5 miles into Slip End village and at the traffic lights turn left onto Grove Road. ­Take the first left onto the service road sign posted Airparks. ­Airparks will be on the right after about 100 metres.

We recommend taking these directions into account, but if you choose to use a sat nav to get to the car park make sure you use the full address.

Coming from the North (M1):
- Leave the M1 at junction 10.
- ­At the motorway roundabout, take the first exit from the north onto Airport Way A1081.
- ­Keep in the left-hand lane and take the slip road signposted towards St. Albans, Harpenden A1081.
- ­You'll come out onto a roundabout where you should take the first exit onto London Road.
- ­At the next roundabout, take the second exit signposted St Albans, Harpenden A1081.
- ­Shortly after, turn right onto Newlands Road, following signs for Airparks.
- ­Turn left onto the B4540, signposted Slip End and Markyate.
- ­At the traffic lights, turn right onto Grove Road.
- ­Take the first left onto the service road.
- ­The car park (Airparks) will be on the right after about 100 meters.
 
Coming from the South (M1):
- ­Leave the M1 at junction 9.
- ­At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A5183.
- Continue on A5183 for approximately 2 miles and at the traffic lights turn right onto B4540 (Luton Road towards Luton).
- Continue on B4540 for approximately 1.5 miles into Slip End village and at the traffic lights turn left onto Grove Road.
- ­Take the first left onto the service road.
- ­The car park (Airparks) will be on the right after about 100 meters.

Arrival instructions

On arrival at the car park:

1. Pull up to the barrier, which will lift automatically after a few seconds
2. Press the green button at the second barrier to enter the car park – as you enter they'll record the condition of your vehicle for safety and security
3. Park in one of the arrivals bays, then head into the check-in building
4. Check yourself in using the machines – you'll need to have a copy of your booking confirmation to hand
5. The machine will give you a tag and a ticket. Attach the tag to your keys and keep your ticket safe as you'll need it later
6. Drop your keys in the box with the same number as the lane you've parked in
7. Your car will be parked for you, so just head to the waiting area and hop on the bus to the airport
8. You'll need to show your ticket to the driver

Return instructions

On your return:

1. Catch the shuttle bus back to Airparks from bay E (you'll need to show the driver the ticket you were given when you arrived)
2. Make your way to the check-out shelter and follow the instructions on the key dispenser
3. The machine will give you your key back and show you on the screen where your car is
4. Find your car and drive to the exit barrier - you'll need to insert your ticket to scan the barcode attached to your keys, and then the barrier will lift

If you lose your ticket, you'll need to go to reception, answer some security questions, then show a photo ID, so make sure you have one with you.