One issue that can be found with using a budget airliner is that the cheapest flights are usually at odd times. The cost for the airlines to fly at peak times – between around 10 in the morning and 7 at night – is much greater than it is to fly off peak so, like any business trying to cut down on costs, they choose to fly outside these hours. This is all very well and good for them, but for us it adds the problem of getting to the airport at, what seem to be, very antisocial hours. Many have, and will continue to, drive down on the day and catch the flight when they get there. This isn’t a problem, of course, but when you are travelling through the night to catch a flight (travelling is notoriously tiring anyway) this doesn’t seem like the best option.

The Hotel IBIS Luton Airport is located 10 minutes walk from Luton Airport and offers 162 comfortable rooms, all of which are more than adequate for anybody who wants a short stay to catch a few hours of kip before a flight. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar with SKY TV and an outside terrace. The IBIS is also 5 minutes from Luton Parkway Railway Station and Capability Green Business Centre if you need to do some last minute shopping. The Junction 10 of the M1 motorway is within easy reach and the heart of Luton is just 10 minutes away by car if you get there a little bit early and decide to have a brief excursion. At £3 to park your car, it all adds up to a cheap night in comfort!