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Luton Prebook Security and Fast Track
Luton Airport Prebook Security is a free 30-minute reservation window. Fast Track Security is a separate paid lane, starting from £4 when booked online more than 24 hours ahead. They are not the same product. Compare the hours, booking rules and limitations before choosing one.
Luton Fast Track at a glance
- Paid Fast Track Security: a priority lane through security, from around £4 online (booked more than 24 hours ahead) or around £8 at a kiosk on the day. Under-2s go free.
- Free Prebook Security: reserve a 30-minute slot at no cost, no login needed, currently for arrivals between 3am and 3pm.
- Hours: Fast Track Security runs 04:15 to 20:00, which suits Luton’s many early departures.
- No guaranteed time: the airport does not promise a set wait time on either service, so at quiet times the standard lane can be just as quick.
- Getting there: a daytime saloon transfer from St Albans, Hitchin or Harpenden starts at £42, with the £9 drop-off already included in the fare.
Checked 20 October 2026: prices, hours and rules are from London Luton Airport’s official Fast Track Security, Prebook Security and Prebook terms. Check the airport site before travel because availability can change.
Fast Track, Prebook and standard security compared
| Option | Cost | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Track Security | From ~£4 online, ~£8 kiosk | Priority lane between departures and security |
| Prebook Security | Free | Reserve a 30-minute slot, arrivals 3am to 3pm |
| Standard security | Free | The normal lane, quickest at off-peak times |
Prices are official “from” rates and can change. Prebook Security does not grant access to the Fast Track lane and does not guarantee a specific security time. The airport also does not promise a fixed wait for Fast Track.
What is Fast Track Security?
Fast Track Security is a paid priority lane that speeds up the journey between the public departures area and airport security. It costs from around £4 per person when you book online more than 24 hours before your flight, or from around £8 at a kiosk on the day, and children under 2 use it free. Tickets can usually be cancelled or amended up to 24 hours before you arrive. The service is available between 04:15 and 20:00. The airport does not guarantee a set time saving, so it is most useful during the early-morning rush and other busy periods.
What is Prebook Security, and why it is free
Separately from paid Fast Track, Luton offers a free service called Prebook Security. It lets you reserve a 30-minute slot to go through security, with no login or registration, and booking opens up to 4 days ahead for selected flights, subject to availability. Check your flight and deadline in the official booking system: the airport guide and terms describe the cutoff differently. It is currently only available for passengers arriving between 3am and 3pm, and it works on a first-come, first-served basis within your slot, so like Fast Track it does not guarantee an exact wait time. If you want to save the Fast Track fee, this is well worth booking.
Which should you use?
If you are flying at a peak time and want a dedicated priority lane, paid Fast Track is the simplest option. If your security arrival is between 3am and 3pm and your flight is eligible and you would rather not pay, the free Prebook Security slot is the smart choice. Outside busy periods, the standard lane is often just as fast, so there is no need to pay at all. Whichever you pick, it only helps if you reach the terminal with time to spare, which is where your transfer matters most.
Luton Fast Track questions
Fast Track only works if you get there on time
A priority lane is no help if you are stuck in traffic at the drop-off. A daytime saloon transfer from St Albans, Hitchin or Harpenden from £42 takes you door-to-door to Luton Airport with the fare agreed before you book and the £9 terminal drop-off included. Allow a traffic margin and choose a pickup time that fits your security booking.
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About this guide
Written by Muhammad Khan, Director of Prime Airport Transfer, a licensed Hertfordshire private hire operator (Three Rivers District Council, licence PHOP019). Our work is getting passengers to Luton Airport; the security services themselves are operated by the airport. Fast Track and Prebook Security prices, hours and rules were checked against London Luton Airport’s official website on 20 October 2026 and can change.
Questions we are often asked
What is Prebook Security at Luton Airport?
Prebook Security is a separate free service for selected flights, subject to availability. It reserves a 30-minute security slot between 3am and 3pm and does not include the paid Fast Track lane. Booking opens up to 4 days ahead. Check your flight and the deadline in the official booking system, because the airport guide and terms describe the cutoff differently.
Do you have to pre-book Luton Fast Track Security?
No. You can buy Fast Track at an airport kiosk on the day, but the official airport price starts lower online when booked more than 24 hours ahead, from around £4 instead of around £8. Tickets can usually be cancelled or amended up to 24 hours before arrival.
What are the opening hours for Luton Fast Track Security?
Fast Track Security at Luton is available between 04:15 and 20:00. Check the official airport website for the latest times before travelling.
What is the best way to get to Luton Airport for Fast Track?
Fast Track only helps if you reach the terminal on time. A daytime saloon transfer from St Albans, Hitchin or Harpenden starts at £42, including the £9 terminal drop-off. Night and Christmas/New Year surcharges, vehicle choice and extra stops can change the fare; check your date and time before booking.