Flying from London to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Leeds (where Leeds Bradford Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LBA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Leeds Bradford Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to LBA flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Leeds Bradford Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Reserve a hotel near LBA if you have a late flight from London to Leeds Bradford Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week before your London to Leeds Bradford Airport flight.
Getting from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Central Leeds is around 13 kilometres from Leeds Bradford Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Leeds Bradford Airport is R 720. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,477. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to LBA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Leeds Bradford Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to LBA.
Save on your flight from London to Leeds Bradford Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Leeds. August is when most people book flights from London to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a London to LBA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Leeds to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Leeds Bradford Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Leeds
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Leeds right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from London to Leeds Bradford Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Opera North, Temple Newsam and Leeds Town Hall are major attractions which should feature on any good Leeds itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Leeds. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres south of Leeds. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
