In comparison, the airport welcomed just 106,000 passengers in April 2021. Short stay city breaks were in high demand over the Easter half-term with Amsterdam topping the list of most popular destinations, followed by Bucharest, Budapest, Warsaw and Tirana.

April’s figures set the scene for what is shaping up to be a busy summer for Luton, with the rise in passenger numbers expected to continue.

In preparation for its busiest summer since 2019, the airport is recruiting people for roles across security, retail, customer service and hospitality, as well as roles related to the Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) system, which will link the airport terminal with Luton Airport Parkway railway station.

Alberto Martin, chief executive of Luton airport, said: "The London Luton Airport team has worked incredibly hard to deliver an excellent, stress-free airport experience over the Easter holidays, helping so many people reconnect with family and friends, enjoy a well-deserved holiday or forge new business connections."