--- iata: LBA name: Leeds Bradford Airport city: Leeds country: United Kingdom lastUpdated: '2026-09-01' officialWebsite: 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/' sources: - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/about-leeds-bradford-airport' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/help/security' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/at-the-airport/lounges' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/at-the-airport/fast-track' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/getting-to-and-from' - 'https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/parking' - >- https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-data/uk-airport-data-2025/annual-2025/ - 'https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/flyer/services/a1/' - >- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/flyer/fares-info-pages/fares/2026/fares-tickets/ - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-kingdom/leeds-bradford/lba6-the-six-eight-one-lounge - >- https://www.infrabridge.com/news/2025-12-18-infrabridge-announces-agreement-to-sell-majority-of-its-stake-in-leeds-bradford-and-newcastle-airports-to-aena - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_Bradford_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Yeadon, West Yorkshire — about 7 miles / 11 km north-west of Leeds city centre and about 9 miles / 14 km north-east of Bradford (airport About page / UK AIP); IATA LBA / ICAO EGNM; England’s highest commercial airport at 681 ft / 208 m elevation (airport About page) - >- 4,447,024 terminal passengers in calendar 2025 (UK CAA Table 09; +5.3% vs 4,222,256 in 2024) with 0 transit passengers on the CAA series; 38,370 total aircraft movements (CAA Table 03.1) of which 33,502 air-transport. Freight on CAA Table 13.2 is effectively nil in 2024–2025 after earlier tiny tonnages — this is a passenger leisure field, not a cargo hub - >- Single passenger terminal (check-in Hall A for most airlines; Hall B for Jet2) with one runway 14/32 about 2,250 m concrete (UK AIP / Wikipedia). Operating base for Jet2.com (headquartered here) and Ryanair; easyJet has announced it will leave LBA after early January 2027 - >- Owned by InfraBridge (ex-AMP Capital, acquired 2017). In December 2025 InfraBridge agreed to sell 51% of a new holdco owning 100% of LBA to Aena; EU merger clearance came 13 February 2026 with completion still expected in Q2 2026 — until close, treat InfraBridge as the owner of record - >- No rail station in the terminal — Transdev FLYER buses A1 (Leeds), A2 (Bradford / Harrogate) and A3 (Otley / Bradford) are the public default; airport Getting Here page typically quotes services ~06:00–22:00. Adult singles on Transdev’s 2026 FLYER fare page: £2.50 wholly within West Yorkshire or £3 if the journey goes beyond - >- Security still enforces the classic 100 ml liquids rule, but liquids and electronics stay in the cabin bag with no clear plastics bag required (airport Security help). Fast Track is a paid right-hand lane bookable online at least one hour before departure (under-2s free). Sole lounge is Six Eight One airside after Duty Free (Priority Pass / DragonPass / LoungeKey / paid); airport hours 04:00–20:00 April–October and 04:00–17:00 October–March bentoTips: - label: Transport title: FLYER bus is the default — there is no terminal rail detail: >- Leeds Bradford sits on the ridge at Yeadon with no station under the terminal. Transdev’s FLYER A1 links Leeds city centre / station corridor to the airport (timetable commonly every ~20–30 minutes daytime; early and late frequencies thin out — check the live A1 board). A2 covers Bradford and Harrogate; A3 covers Otley and Bradford, and A2+A3 together give Bradford a denser combined frequency. Airport Getting Here copy usually frames buses from about 06:00 to about 22:00 including weekends and bank holidays. Transdev’s 2026 FLYER fares page: adult single £2.50 for journeys wholly inside West Yorkshire, or £3 if you cross the boundary — buy on the Transdev Go app or from the driver. Through rail+bus tickets exist via Leeds and Bradford Interchange. Official taxi partner is Arrow Cars (0113 258 5888 / app / arrivals kiosk); other private hire must use Pick Up & Drop Off or the One Hour Free zone, not the terminal forecourt rank. summary: >- FLYER A1/A2/A3; Transdev 2026 adult singles £2.50 (West Yorkshire) / £3 (beyond). category: timing - label: Security title: '100 ml still applies — but no clear bag, electronics stay packed' detail: >- Airport Security help: keep liquids and electronics in the cabin bag; liquids/gels must still be in containers of 100 ml or less; no clear plastics bag is required; remove leg-covering boots; one lighter or e-cigarette per person. After security you may buy full-size liquids and refill empty bottles at the airport’s water fountains. Destination airports on the return may still be stricter — pack for the tighter end of the itinerary. Fast Track is the paid lane on the right as you enter security: book online at least one hour before departure, show the confirmation email plus boarding pass at the e-gates, then complete the same screening rules as everyone else. Infants under 2 use Fast Track free and do not need a ticket. Morning Jet2/Ryanair banks (roughly 05:00–08:00) are when the single hall bites — Fast Track or a very early arrive is the practical insurance. summary: >- Classic 100 ml; liquids/electronics stay in bag; Fast Track is the paid right-hand lane. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Six Eight One is the only lounge after Avro closed detail: >- After security, walk through Duty Free — Six Eight One sits in the extended departures area (Priority Pass lists it between gates 8 and 9 after Duty Free). Airport lounge page: chef-prepared buffet, complimentary bar (beer/wine/spirits), barista coffee/soft drinks, free Wi-Fi, flight screens, guest toilets, and a dedicated quiet area with airfield windows and workstations. Published airport hours: 04:00–20:00 April–October and 04:00–17:00 October–March. Priority Pass currently advertises 04:00–20:00 daily with max stay 3 hours, access from 3 hours before departure, smart casual (no sportswear / baseball caps), children under 3 free on PP. Priority Pass / DragonPass / LoungeKey walk-ups are capacity-controlled; the only way to guarantee a seat is a paid pre-book on the airport flow (network members can also pre-book a paid guaranteed slot). Airport group-booking policy caps online parties at six adults. Do not plan on the former Avro Lounge — it has been closed and folded into this single product. summary: >- Sole lounge; PP/DragonPass/LoungeKey subject to space; seasonal close 20:00 vs 17:00. category: status - label: Drop-off title: Kerbside Pick Up & Drop Off starts at £8 for cars detail: >- Closest set-down is the chargeable, cashless Pick Up & Drop Off car park about a one-minute walk from the terminal — pay at the exit barrier. Airport parking FAQ table (live on the Parking page): cars £8.00 for 0–10 minutes, £10.00 for 10–20, £12.50 for 20–30, £15.50 for 30–60, then £15.50 per further hour or part; higher columns apply to larger passenger vehicles. For longer waits the One Hour Free zone sits inside Mid Stay off Whitehouse Lane (right after entry) — when that pocket is full, use any Mid Stay bay; it is a walk, not a with-bags kerb substitute. Premium Short Stay walks to the terminal and includes Fast Track for up to two people on the airport product copy. Do not stop on airport roadways — the airport warns of parking charge notices. summary: >- Pick Up & Drop Off £8 / first 10 minutes for cars; One Hour Free is up the hill in Mid Stay. category: timing lounges: - name: Six Eight One Lounge hours: >- Airport lounge page: 04:00–20:00 (April–October) and 04:00–17:00 (October–March). Priority Pass currently lists 04:00–20:00 daily; max stay typically 3 hours; access from 3 hours before scheduled departure. access: - >- Priority Pass (walk-up subject to daily capacity; digital cards accepted) - DragonPass / LoungeKey where listed (same capacity rules) - >- Pre-booked paid entry via airport booking (guarantees a slot; network members can also buy a guaranteed pre-book) - Walk-up payment when space allows bestFor: - Priority Pass / DragonPass holders on Jet2 and Ryanair morning banks - >- Families who want the buffet and a quieter corner before a leisure flight - >- Anyone needing a guaranteed seat — pay to pre-book rather than relying on walk-up network access summary: >- Only passenger lounge at LBA after Avro closed. Airside after Duty Free in the extended terminal. Buffet dining, complimentary standard bar, quiet zone with apron views, Wi-Fi, and flight screens. Seasonal evening close is earlier in winter (17:00). Network entry is not guaranteed on peaks — pre-book if the lounge is the plan. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main terminal (airside) amenities: - Chef-prepared hot/cold buffet (incl. kids’ options in school holidays) - 'Complimentary beers, wines, ciders and spirits' - 'Barista coffee, tea and soft drinks' - Dedicated quiet / work area with charging points - Free Wi-Fi and flight information screens - Guest-only toilets waterOptions: - kind: free name: Airside water fountains after security zone: airside summary: >- Airport Security liquids FAQ: after screening you can refill empty water bottles at the airport’s water fountains. Bring an empty bottle through the 100 ml lanes and fill airside before boarding. location: After security in the departures lounge — follow water fountain signage terminal: Main terminal isBestValue: true - kind: purchase name: Landside / airside retail bottled water zone: landside price: Typically about £1.50–£2.50 for 500 ml summary: >- WHSmith and café units sell sealed bottles landside before security and again airside if you skip the fountains. Useful when the fountain queue is busy on a morning bank. location: WHSmith / café units landside before security and airside after Duty Free terminal: Main terminal airportistScore: 7.3 slug: lba region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/lba](/airports/lba). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/lba) - [Lounge directory](/airports/lba/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) Leeds, United Kingdom · Europe Compact Yorkshire leisure gateway and Jet2 home base — one terminal at England’s highest commercial airfield, FLYER buses instead of rail, classic 100 ml security with in-bag liquids/electronics, and a single Priority Pass lounge (Six Eight One) after Avro closed. ## Airportist Score **7.3 / 10** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 8.0 - Food: 6.8 - Transport: 7.2 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 4.45M - Terminals: 1 - Typical security: 14 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Jet2 and Ryanair leisure trips across Yorkshire - Priority Pass travellers who pre-book Six Eight One on morning banks - Budget travellers using FLYER buses into Leeds or Bradford ## Watch out for - No rail in the terminal — plan FLYER, Arrow Cars, or parking - Single security hall queues hard on early Jet2/Ryanair banks - Do not confuse LBA with Manchester (MAN) or Liverpool (LPL) ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/lba/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/lba/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/lba/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/lba/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/lba/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/lba/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/lba/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/lba/reviews.md)