How to find cheap flights to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Leeds Bradford International Airport is R 5,646. A return plane ticket to LBA right now is R 12,327.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Leeds, where Leeds Bradford International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Leeds
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Leeds in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to LBA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Leeds in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LBA, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Leeds then.
With averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF), July is when Leeds is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -1ºC (30ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
April is your safest bet for clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Leeds.
The wettest time of year is July. Go then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Travelling to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Leeds in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Leeds Bradford International Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your LBA plane ticket with Wizz Air. Up to 81% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled.
The local timezone at LBA is UTC+0.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to LBA. Book a room at any of these hotels near Leeds Bradford International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in LBA. Find your ideal ride with Drivalia, Alamo or Enterprise and experience parts of Leeds that aren't in every guidebook.
Leeds Bradford International Airport has an on-time rating of 69%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Leeds from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The distance from LBA to central Leeds is about 14 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LBA, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the journey to take about 45 minutes when using public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Leeds, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:
Leeds highlights
These popular attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Leeds:
Leeds Art Gallery: Located around 0.16 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
The Walled Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 10 kilometres north of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Leeds.
Temple Newsam Park: Looking for more reasons to visit Leeds? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 6 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Manchester from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Off to the nearby city of Manchester? It's about 72 kilometres from LBA. Allow around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Public transport will take you to Manchester in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Preston
If Preston is your destination, public transport takes around 3 hours 25 minutes from Leeds Bradford International Airport. This city is about 72 kilometres from LBA.
It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Preston.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United Kingdom, starting with London. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's in this city, which is around 290 kilometres south of Leeds. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest airport in London.
Birmingham fits right into any adventure through the United Kingdom. You'll find it around 153 kilometres south of Leeds. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre rank among the top sights. You can arrive here through Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Make room for new experiences in Bristol, which is roughly 274 kilometres south of Leeds. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge make the trip worthwhile. You can get here by flying to Bristol Airport (BRS).
