Wizz Air launches late-night luggage drop to speed up early departures

Wizz Air passengers flying from London Luton Airport can now drop off checked luggage the night before departure, a move designed to make early-morning travel quicker and less stressful. The airline launched the new “twilight” bag drop service on Monday, 16 February.

Wizz Air service aims to ease early starts

The twilight bag drop will run daily between 9pm and 2am at London Luton Airport. It is available to passengers who are flying the next morning on services departing at 9am or earlier, allowing travellers to arrive at the airport with one less task to handle before security.

London Luton Airport said the new option is intended to streamline the start of a journey, particularly for people facing a very early wake-up.

Clare Armstrong, head of guest experience at London Luton Airport, said the launch of another twilight check-in service will help even more passengers begin their trips “in the swiftest and simplest” way. She added that the change forms part of ongoing investment in passenger facilities, new retail and dining options, and improved customer satisfaction results.

Wizz Air joins other airlines offering night-before bag drop

According to the Independent, Wizz Air is not the first carrier to introduce a twilight luggage service. easyJet and Jet2 also offer versions of night-before bag drop, including at Luton.

Jet2 introduced its service last year at 11 UK airports, though its cut-off time is earlier, with passengers required to drop bags before 9pm. easyJet’s service is available across the UK and at some European airports, with eligibility and drop-off windows varying by airport and flight time.

Why London Luton matters for Wizz Air passengers

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s busiest aviation hubs and a major base for low-cost airlines, including Wizz Air, easyJet and Jet2. For many travellers, especially those living north of London or in the surrounding counties, Luton is often the most practical departure point for budget flights.

New Wizz Air routes from Luton start this spring

Wizz Air is also expanding its low-cost network from Luton in 2026, with new routes scheduled to launch from 29 March to Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia and Seville.

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