London Luton Airport (LLA) is set to welcome thousands of festivalgoers travelling to major music destinations this summer, proving that many travellers are swapping beach towels for backstage passes.

Research commissioned by LLA highlights that 45% of holidaymakers are using music and cultural events and celebrations to inspire their travel decisions, signalling a growing trend for experience-led getaways.

Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, Gdansk, Geneva, Madrid and Paris rank among the 10 most popular destinations for LLA’s festival-going flyers this year.

From the iconic Sziget Festival on Budapest’s Óbuda Island to the sensational Primavera Sound in Barcelona, the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid and the Electric Picnic in County Laois, just a stone’s throw from Dublin, LLA is helping fans set off on unforgettable journeys, blending culture, celebration, and connection.

With passenger numbers for this summer expected to surpass the 2024 figure, the rising appetite for music-led travel experiences is even more accessible with LLA’s growing range of destinations and routes.

For an even smoother passenger experience, festival goers can also skip security queues by reserving a 30-minute Prebook Security slot ahead of their arrival at the airport. Now open between 3am and 3pm, seven days a week, the service can be booked up to four days before departure, closing 60-minutes before arrival at security. The service is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no registration or login required.

Whether it’s the bass drop in Budapest or a disco in Dublin, LLA is helping music lovers take off in tune with their passions.

Top Festival Getaways from LLA this Summer:

Sziget Festival, Budapest, Hungary (August 6–11) - Set on Óbuda Island, Sziget Festival offers six days of music, art, and cultural experiences, featuring international headliners like Charli XCX and Nelly Furtado. (Flights from £36)

Rock En Seine, Paris, France (August 20–24) - Held just outside central Paris, Rock En Seine celebrates rock, indie, and alt music with previous performances from Vampire Weekend and Queens of the Stone Age. (Flights from £36)

Electric Picnic, County Laois, Ireland (August 29–31) - Ireland’s flagship festival combines top-tier music with comedy, wellness, theatre, and food across a scenic countryside site with varied camping options. (Flights from £17)

Love International, Tisno, Croatia (July 9–15) - A full week of house, disco, and techno on the Croatian coast, Love International combines boat parties, beachside stages, and sunrise sets. (Flights from £41)

Tomorrowland, Boom, Belgium (July 18–20 & July 25–27) - A two-weekend electronic paradise with unmatched production, Tomorrowland showcases global EDM stars like Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren. (Flights from £31)

*Subject to availability

For more information on the best European festivals to visit from LLA, see here.

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Notes to Editors:

1. The survey of 2,000 respondents (18+) who have been on holiday in the UK or abroad in the last 12 months or are planning to travel abroad in the next 12 months, was carried out by Censuswide between 3rd - 5th December 2024.

2. All prices quoted are valid as of 29th May 2025; flight destinations listed are available from London Luton Airport on the following dates:

• Budapest on the 4th and 6th August 
• Paris on the 18th and 19th August
• Dublin on the 26th August 
• Split on the 7th July 
• Amsterdam from the 14th to the 17th July 

About London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.7 million passengers in 2024. The airport is operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure investment manager. Airlines include easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2, Ryanair, Tui, FlyOne, Sun Express and El Al.

The Luton Airport Express is a dedicated train service that allows passengers to travel from central London to the LLA terminal in around 30 minutes. The Luton Airport Express runs from St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway station and connects seamlessly with the DART, an electrically powered people mover that connects to the airport terminal in less than four minutes.

Last year, LLA was named European Airport of the Year (10-25 million passengers) by ACI EUROPE. 

In 2023, LLA also became only the third major UK airport to achieve Level 4 of the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, demonstrating that it is ‘transforming its operations to achieve carbon reductions in line with global climate goals’. With a maximum score of 100 and a five-star rating, LLA has been ranked as a sector leader for three consecutive years in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) benchmark of sustainability governance management and performance of major infrastructure assets worldwide.

To learn about the progress London Luton Airport is making across its sustainability programme please click here.

Further information on London Luton Airport can be found here: https://www.london-luton.co.uk/

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