# LBA — Leeds Bradford Airport > Machine-readable reference for LBA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lba HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lba Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lba.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LBA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T07:22:25.626+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Leeds Bradford Airport - IATA: LBA - ICAO: EGNM - City: Leeds, West Yorkshire - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 11 km (7 mi) northwest of Leeds city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 3,287,633 - Official website: https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk ## Overview Welcome Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is a unique and small yet busy United Kingdom airport where the experience of flying is shaped by ultra-early departures, a typically tight security space, and its hilltop, often-windy location. As a leisure-heavy, low-cost hub, particularly for airlines like Jet2.com, Ryanair, and TUI Airways, regulars familiar with its rhythms see it as a "turn up and go" field. Despite its small airside footprint and limited lounges, the airport surprises with solid local food and pub options on offer. The airport’s strong bus links can often outdo driving, especially during foggy or busy periods. At a glance Handling over 3.2 million passengers annually, Leeds Bradford Airport is situated 11 km (7 mi) northwest of Leeds's city center. It encompasses a single terminal operated by primary carriers Jet2.com, Ryanair, and TUI Airways. The airport boasts ten restaurants, including names like Burger King and The Saltaire, and a range of shops such as Boots, WHSmith, and World Duty Free. Parking options are extensive with 12 different types including Meet & Greet, Premium Short Stay, and Long Stay. Transportation is efficiently connected with multiple bus services… ## Terminals (1) - **Leeds Bradford Airport Terminal** — airlines: Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Aer Lingus Regional, KLM, Wizz Air, Ryanair UK, Eastern Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/terminals/item ## Dining (10) - **Burger King** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/burger-king - **Cabin Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/cabin-bar - **Caffè Nero** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/caffe-nero - **Greggs** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/greggs - **Saltaire Bar and Eatery** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/saltaire-bar-and-eatery - **Starbucks** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/subway - **The Beer House** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/the-beer-house - **The Camden Food Co** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/the-camden-food-co - **The Saltaire** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/restaurants/the-saltaire ## Lounges (5) - **Six Eight One** — access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: £34 · 04:00 - 20:00 (April - October), 04:00 - 17:00 (October - March) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/lounges/six-eight-one - **The 1432 Runway Club** — access: Main Terminal, pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/lounges/the-1432-runway-club - **The Avro Lounge** — access: Priority Pass, Day pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/lounges/the-avro-lounge - **The White Rose Suite** — access: Main Terminal, pre-booked URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/lounges/the-white-rose-suite - **The Yorkshire Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/lounges/the-yorkshire-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Accessorize** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/accessorize - **Boots** — Health & Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/boots - **Boots Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/boots-pharmacy - **Claire's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/claire-s - **InMotion** — Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/inmotion - **JD Sports** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/jd-sports - **Superdry** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/superdry - **Timpson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/timpson - **Travelex** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/travelex - **Victoria's Secret** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/victoria-s-secret - **WHSmith** — Books & Snacks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/whsmith - **WHSmith Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/whsmith-books - **WHSmith Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/whsmith-express - **WHSmith Tech Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/whsmith-tech-express - **World Duty Free** — Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/shops/world-duty-free ## Parking (12) - **Blue Badge Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/blue-badge-parking - **Business Parking** — Short Stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/business-parking - **Express Parking** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/express-parking - **Holiday Parking** — Long Stay economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/holiday-parking - **Long Stay** — Long stay · 2 min by shuttle bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/long-stay - **Meet & Greet** — Valet · Closest to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/meet-and-greet - **Mid Stay** — Remote · 6-9 min walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/mid-stay - **Off-site Park and Ride** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/off-site-park-and-ride - **Pick Up and Drop Off** — 1 min walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/pick-up-and-drop-off - **Premium Drop Off** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/premium-drop-off - **Premium Short Stay** — Short stay · Next to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/premium-short-stay - **Short Stay** — Short stay · 3 mins walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/parking/short-stay ## Ground transport (12) - **Arrow Cars** — Taxi · 15-20 min · On-demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/arrow-cars-taxi - **Blacklane** — Chauffeur URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/blacklane - **Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/car-rental - **FLYER A1** — Bus · Roughly 30-40 min between LBA and Leeds city centre · Local riders report single fares of around £3-4 airport–Leeds on the A1 · Local reports describe about every 20 min daytime with reduced evening service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/flyer-a1 - **FLYER A2** — Bus · Forum posts imply standard First West Yorkshire fares; riders discuss fares similar to other FLYER routes (~£3-5 depending on distance) · Rail enthusiasts describe A2 as less frequent than A1, with around 30-min gaps off-peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/flyer-a2 - **FLYER A3** — Bus · Discussed as similar to other FLYER routes with standard bus fares (~£3-5 depending on distance) · Described as regular but with thinner evening service compared to daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/flyer-a3 - **FLYER Bus** — Bus · 30-40 min · £2-4 one-way into Leeds on capped contactless/DaySaver-style tickets as reported by local riders · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/flyer-bus - **Harrogate Bus Station** — Bus connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/harrogate-bus-station - **Leeds City Bus Station** — Bus connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/leeds-city-bus-station - **Northern Trains** — Train · Varies · Regular services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/northern-trains - **Otley Bus Station** — Bus connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/otley-bus-station - **Uber** — Rideshare · Locals imply roughly 20-30 min LBA–central Leeds by car in normal traffic · On-demand, subject to driver availability and surge pricing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lba/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive at least 2 hours early for domestic flights due to potential long security queues. - _Insider_: Check out the independent bar for a quality pint of Yorkshire ale, a better alternative to the national pub brands. - _Avoid_: Book lounge access in advance, as walk-up options may not be available later. - _Local_: The bus might be more reliable than a car in foggy weather, with fixed schedules and predictable fares. - _Quiet_: For a calm corner, head towards seating near far gates, away from the central bustle. - _Money_: Explore off-airport parking for potentially significant savings over the official lots. - _Time_: Build a buffer when using Meet & Greet or Premium parking due to likely access road congestion. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LBA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lba/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lba/departures — HTML page with live departures