Hackney taxi rank · ~20–30 min depending on traffic
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
LBA8.0
LPL8.5+0.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
LBA7.0
LPL7.5+0.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
LBA6.8
LPL7.0+0.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
LBA7.2+0.2
LPL7.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
LBA7.0
LPL7.5+0.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
LBA6.9
LPL7.3+0.4
Best for
LBA
Jet2 and Ryanair leisure trips across YorkshirePriority Pass travellers who pre-book Six Eight One on morning banksBudget travellers using FLYER buses into Leeds or Bradford
LPL
Merseyside / North Wales leisure trips on easyJet, Jet2 or RyanairPriority Pass travellers using Aspire after Duty FreeDawn departures if you use Twilight bag drop + Drop Off 2
Watch out for
LBA
No rail in the terminal — plan FLYER, Arrow Cars, or parkingSingle security hall queues hard on early Jet2/Ryanair banksDo not confuse LBA with Manchester (MAN) or Liverpool (LPL)
LPL
No rail in the terminal — budget Arriva 500 / 86A / 80A or a taxiFast Track frequently unavailable during security rebuildsExpress drop-off is paid; free Drop Off 2 is a short walk
Amenities and tips
LBA
Transdev FLYER A1/A2/A3Six Eight One LoungeIn-bag 100 ml securityAirside water fountainsArrow Cars official taxisFree airport Wi-Fi
FLYER bus is the default — there is no terminal rail
LBA · 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. easyJet leaves after 5 January 2027; Aena’s 51% holdco deal is not yet publicly closed.
LPL · Record 5.6M Speke leisure gateway with one easy terminal, Next Generation security, and an Aspire Priority Pass lounge — buses to Liverpool ONE / South Parkway replace a station, and Fast Track is often suspended during 2026 security works.
