Leeds Bradford Airport - Flight Information and Guide (LBA)

How to get to Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds town centre is several kilometres from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 35 minutes by Flyer bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Leeds in about 30-40 minutes, weather permitting.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: the bus Flyer connects to Leeds railway station, the main hub of the region.

By Bus

The Flyer A1 bus, operated by Transdev, connects the airport to central Leeds in about 35 minutes, with hourly departures from 5:50 to 22:00; single ticket approximately 3-5 GBP.

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Tips Flyer departures are hourly, not every few minutes like at major hubs: plan your departure time in advance, especially for early morning flights.

Average travel time to LBA

TrainNot available (Flyer bus to Leeds station)

Shuttle busService available (Flyer A1, scheduled)

Taxi / Private hire30-40 minutes (£30-40)

Parking near Leeds Bradford Airport

A multi-storey car park is adjacent to the terminal.

Parking rates are in line with the standards of a Yorkshire regional airport.

How to get to Leeds from LBA

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; the Flyer bus connects to Leeds railway station.

By Bus

The Flyer A1 bus connects the airport to Leeds city centre in approximately 35 minutes, with hourly departures; single ticket 3-5 GBP.

By Taxi

A taxi costs around 25-35 GBP for a journey of 30-40 minutes.

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Car rental at Leeds Bradford Airport

Leading car rental brands operate desks in the arrivals area.

Visitors from the EU can rent with just their national license, passport and credit card.

Hotels near Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford is a regional airport with flights often early in the morning to the Canary Islands or low-cost European cities. Those with a dawn flight or a short stopover find it convenient to stay in Yeadon, a few minutes from the terminal; those looking for a quieter base among woods and hills can choose Otley, ten minutes further towards Chevin Park. Those who instead want to visit Leeds, with its museums and nightlife, prefer the city centre, reachable by car or with the Flyer A1 bus in about half an hour.

Airport area

Airport area and Yeadon

About 5 km from the terminal, with a paid shuttle running round the clock by reservation.

Best for: Those with a dawn flight or a short stopover who want the shortest possible journey.

Pros

The shortest journey to the terminal of the whole area.
Direct shuttle available at any hour.

Cons

Industrial area, little to do on foot in the evening.
The shuttle must be booked in advance.

Recommended hotels

Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport A few minutes from the terminal, with its own shuttle running round the clock by reservation. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Otley and Chevin Park

Car or taxi in about 10 minutes from the terminal; the Flyer A3 bus links Otley to the airport.

Best for: Those looking for a quiet base among the woods, a few minutes from the airport.

Pros

44 acres of parkland and woods around the property.
Quieter than the airport area, while still close to the terminal.

Cons

A car is needed to get to Leeds outside bus hours.
Few venues nearby besides the hotel.

Recommended hotels

Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa Set in the woods above Otley, with a spa and an in-house restaurant ten minutes from the terminal. View availability

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City centre

Leeds city centre

Flyer A1 bus in about 30 minutes; taxi in 20-26 minutes.

Best for: Those who want to visit Leeds, its museums and its nightlife before or after the flight.

Pros

Leeds station and the venues of the centre just steps away.
Dozens of restaurants and bars open late.

Cons

The longest journey to the airport of the whole area.
Evening traffic on the access roads at peak hours.

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Airport services

The airport serves Leeds and Bradford, with connections to Europe.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers Scottish whisky, British tea, and luxury products.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport offers a limited number of lounges for business passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The entire terminal is covered by free Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Play areas and family assistance are set up in waiting areas, with support services for traveling families.

Terminal guide

The terminal, appropriately sized for regional traffic, handles connections to Europe.

It's recommended to arrive with 2.5 hours buffer time for flights.

Map of Leeds Bradford Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is there a direct train to Leeds Bradford Airport?

No, there is no railway station at the airport: the Flyer A1 bus connects to Leeds station in about 35 minutes.

Q. How often does the Flyer bus run?

Hourly departures, from 5:50am to 10pm: plan your timing in advance.

Q. Does Leeds Bradford Airport serve both cities?

Yes, both Leeds and Bradford, as well as acting as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

Q. Why does Leeds Bradford Airport often have fog-related delays?

It's England's highest-altitude commercial airport, at about 208 metres above sea level: the altitude makes it more prone to fog and low cloud than lowland airports.