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LBA Leeds Bradford Airport

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Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) serves York, about 40 km west of York. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALBA
ICAOEGNM
ServesYork
From centre39 km
Non-stop51
Airlines13
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation208 m

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The airport in numbers

Leeds Bradford Airport — facts & history

We pulled Leeds Bradford Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.3M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 4.1M in 2017.

Opened
1931
95 years ago
Passengers / year
3.3M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
4.1M
in 2017
Elevation
208 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1961–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Leeds Bradford Airport to York

The airport is about 40 km west of York, about 55 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £63–£99.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~39 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~55 min£63–£99
Private transfer~55 minfixed upfront
Car rental~55 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LBA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Manchester57 km80 min£90–£143
Liverpool101 km106 min£157–£249
Birmingham155 km163 min£240–£381
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Leeds Bradford Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£63–£99 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Leeds ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Leeds Bradford Airport

Non-stop flights to about 51 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Jet2.com · Ryanair · Monarch Airlines · Transavia France · Flybe · Eastern Airways · Scandinavian Airlines System · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Alitalia · British Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Leeds Bradford Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Leeds Bradford Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Leeds shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Leeds Bradford Airport to the centre of York?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 40 km west of York, about 55 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Leeds Bradford Airport to York?
Roughly £63–£99 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Leeds Bradford Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Leeds Bradford Airport to York?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Leeds Bradford Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Leeds Bradford Airport?
About 51 destinations, including Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Dalaman. 13 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Leeds Bradford Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Leeds Bradford Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Leeds Bradford Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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