Travelling from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) leaving from either of these.
London and Leeds (where Leeds Bradford International Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to LBA. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
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Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport to the centre of Leeds is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
At the moment, R 754 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,839. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LBA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA). August is when most people travel to Leeds. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Leeds is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your London to LBA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Leeds
Once you've booked your flight from London to Leeds Bradford International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Leeds:
Opera North and Temple Newsam are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Leeds must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Leeds Town Hall.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Leeds, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 290 kilometres south-east to London to check off its top attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres south of Leeds. No trip is complete without visiting The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.