Flying from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour. That's the average journey time for a direct Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport flight.
Leeds Bradford Airport is located in Leeds. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from BFS to LBA on easyJet's 6:30am flight.
Your flight from Belfast to LBA won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport with easyJet. This popular carrier operates departures from BFS.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BFS to LBA.
With a dependable 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled, easyJet is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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Belfast International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BFS land on schedule 82% of the time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Consider flying out of George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). You can book a direct Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) plane ticket with departures from here.
From BHD, direct flights from Belfast to LBA are available with Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for passengers flying from BHD to LBA.
With 77.78% of services landing on schedule, Aer Lingus is the top on-time carrier flying between George Best Belfast City Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to LBA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing as expected.
About Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LBA and hit the pillow fast:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport flight.
Getting from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
From Leeds Bradford Airport, central Leeds is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
$44 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport. A return flight starts at $87. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Belfast to LBA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). August is the peak month for travel to Leeds. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Book a Belfast to LBA plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Leeds to range from 9ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Leeds
After booking your flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Leeds:
There are so many things to discover 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 be on any well-planned Leeds itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Leeds. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 153 kilometres south of Leeds, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.