London Stansted and London Luton are the fourth and fifth busiest airports, respectively.
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When to arrive. While there's no need to arrive any earlier, we recommend you always arrive at the airport as advised by your airline - typically 2-3 hours before your flight.
Previously known as Luton International Airport, London Luton Airport is the capital's fourth largest airport after Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. Located just outside the town of Luton in Bedfordshire, the airport primarily serves low-cost airlines flying to Europe.
There's very little in it; both have good rail links. You have to get on a shuttle bus to the train station from Luton whereas Gatwick station is at the airport so that might give Gatwick a slight edge. But I'd choose the airport with the more convenient/cheaper flights.
It is the fourth-largest airport serving the London area after Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and is one of London's six international airports along with London City and Southend.
Depending on your destination your check in time may vary. Are you travelling with hand luggage only? If you are, you may be able to check in online for free and print off your boarding pass, so all you need to do when you arrive at the airport is go straight through security.
Luton has one terminal and is London's fifth largest airport. You'll find check-in desks for all airlines flying from Luton, including WizzAir, Ryanair, easyJet and Tui, in the main hall on the ground floor.
London City Airport (LCY)London City is the least busy of London's airports. It primarily serves business travellers as the airport operates only short-haul flights throughout the UK and Europe and is within close proximity to Canary Wharf.