Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 25 miles from East Finchley, along the North Circular and up the M1. A fixed £88 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from East Finchley to Luton Airport is £88 in a saloon, £103 in a 6-seat MPV and £113 in an 8-seater. It is about 25 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to East Finchley, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | East Finchley → Luton | Luton → East Finchley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £88 | from £88 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £103 | from £103 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £113 | from £113 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
The driver heads west along the North Circular to Brent Cross and up the M1 to junction 10.
By rail it is the Northern line to Kentish Town, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway and the DART to the terminal.
By public transport: Northern line to Kentish Town, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 55–70 min. The catch is a change at Kentish Town and the DART. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 35 min, or 55 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of East Finchley (N2) the route runs west along the North Circular to Brent Cross and up the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1 to Brent Cross and the North Circular back to N2. That is about 25 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when the North Circular at Henlys Corner and Brent Cross is busy.
Luton has one terminal. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, so there is no DART shuttle or bus to work out.
The driver meets you inside arrivals, so there is no DART or bus.
Henlys Corner and Brent Cross are the slow points. For flights with extra security checks, allow around three hours at Luton.
Check-in guide for Luton Airport: two hours for most flights, longer for routes with extra security checks. Add 35 to 55 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
East Finchley runs along the High Road from Highgate towards Finchley, with the Phoenix Cinema, independent shops, and streets of Edwardian houses between Cherry Tree Wood, Hampstead Garden Suburb and Fortis Green.
The High Road is busy with buses near the station, so for flats on it the driver may wait in a side street and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Hampstead Garden Suburb, Finchley, Muswell Hill, Highgate, Fortis Green, Church End, Golders Green and North Finchley.
Local tip: At £88 each way, Luton is the cheapest and quickest airport run from East Finchley.
£88 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £88 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Airport charges are included in the fixed fare.
Usually 35 to 55 minutes over about 25 miles.
About 25 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 55 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £103 and an 8-seater is £113, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.