Travelling from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): what you need to know
Start your journey at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) jetting off from either of these.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is located in Leeds. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to LBA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central London to LHR is around 31 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from London to LBA? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LBA instead:
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Leeds. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
$76 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport. Return flights start from $175. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To find flight tickets from London to LBA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Leeds. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Schedule your flight from London to LBA for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Leeds to range from 9ºC to 22ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -1ºC and 8ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport.
More about Leeds
Start your Leeds trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Royal Armouries Museum and Roundhay Park are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Leeds to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Kirkstall Abbey.
Complete your Leeds trip with a car rental
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