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Cheap Flights from Leeds

Compare prices from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) — Jet2.com's original home base and West Yorkshire's international gateway. Pennine views from the highest major airport in England.

4M
Passengers/year
1
Airport
10+
Airlines
70+
Destinations
Where to fly from

Airports serving Leeds

Leeds is served by a single airport — Leeds Bradford — 9 miles northwest of the city in Yeadon. It's England's highest major airport at 681ft above sea level and Jet2's spiritual home.

Jet2's heartland: Roughly half of LBA's flights are Jet2.com or Jet2holidays — meaning checked bags, meals and consistent prices are the norm, not a budget-carrier surcharge. If you want the package holiday experience from Yorkshire without the Manchester drive, this is the airport.
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport
Single terminal in Yeadon, on a Pennine hilltop at 681ft. The home base of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, and the main airport serving West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and parts of South Yorkshire. TUI Airways, Ryanair, KLM and Lufthansa round out the schedule. Fog and crosswinds can affect a handful of flights annually.
4M pax/yrJet2 HQ airport
Where people fly to

Top destinations from Leeds

The 12 busiest routes from LBA, with the cheapest typical one-way fare across all carriers.

LBA → DUB
Dublin · 1h 10m
from
£69
LBA → ALC
Alicante · 2h 55m
from
£79
LBA → PMI
Palma · 2h 40m
from
£105
LBA → BCN
Barcelona · 2h 30m
from
£99
LBA → AMS
Amsterdam · 1h 25m
from
£89
LBA → FAO
Faro · 2h 55m
from
£115
LBA → TFS
Tenerife · 4h 30m
from
£135
LBA → AGP
Malaga · 3h 00m
from
£99
LBA → IBZ
Ibiza · 2h 50m
from
£129
LBA → CDG
Paris · 1h 35m
from
£99
LBA → MAD
Madrid · 2h 45m
from
£119
LBA → FCO
Rome · 2h 55m
from
£145
Who flies from Leeds

Popular airlines flying from Leeds

Jet2 dominates, with Ryanair, TUI, KLM and Lufthansa making up most of the rest. A compact but high-quality line-up — especially if you prefer package-holiday-style pricing.

AirlineMain LBA baseTypeRoutes from LBA
Jet2.comLeeds Bradford (original HQ base)Leisure40+ beach & city
RyanairLeeds BradfordUltra low-cost15+ European
TUI AirwaysLeeds BradfordLeisure charterSeasonal holiday
KLMLeeds BradfordFull-serviceAmsterdam (feeder)
LufthansaLeeds BradfordFull-serviceFrankfurt (feeder)
Aer Lingus RegionalLeeds BradfordRegionalDublin
Eastern AirwaysLeeds BradfordRegionalBelfast City & seasonal
When to fly

Cheapest months to fly from Leeds

Average cheapest one-way to Europe from LBA. Jet2's flight-only sales in January and November are the clearest bargain — peak summer is driven by holiday package demand.

Jan
£42
Feb
£49
Mar
£65
Apr
£82
May
£72
Jun
£95
Jul
£115
Aug
£125
Sep
£75
Oct
£65
Nov
£52
Dec
£79
Widen the net

Nearby cities worth comparing

Yorkshire has several airports within 90 minutes. These are the most useful alternatives when LBA doesn't have your route.

Flights from Manchester

MAN is 1h 20m west via the M62 and essential for long-haul, bigger airline choice and more frequent schedules.

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Flights from Liverpool

LPL is 1h 30m west — Ryanair heavy and often cheaper to Spain or Portugal than LBA.

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Flights from Newcastle

NCL is 1h 30m north and a strong alternative for Jet2 routes if you're in North Yorkshire.

Compare Newcastle →
Common questions

Leeds flights FAQs

Is Leeds Bradford Airport Jet2's home?
Yes — Jet2.com is headquartered in Leeds and LBA was its original operating base. Jet2 now has multiple UK bases (Manchester, Birmingham, Stansted, Edinburgh, Newcastle) but Leeds remains central to the airline's identity. Roughly half of all scheduled flights from LBA are Jet2 or Jet2holidays.
Is it worth flying from Leeds instead of Manchester?
For anyone in West/North Yorkshire, yes — LBA saves roughly an hour over driving to Manchester and prices are very close on Jet2 leisure routes. Manchester wins for long-haul and has far more airline choice for short-haul Europe, but the convenience premium often favours Leeds Bradford.
How do I get to Leeds Bradford Airport?
The Flying Tiger 757 bus runs from Leeds city centre via Leeds railway station, roughly every 30 minutes, 40–50 minutes, £4 single. Taxis from Leeds city centre are £25–£35. The airport is in Yeadon, 9 miles northwest of Leeds, off the A658. A long-awaited rail link/parkway station is in planning but not open.
Which airlines fly from Leeds Bradford?
Jet2.com (largest operator), Ryanair, TUI Airways, KLM (to Amsterdam), Lufthansa (Frankfurt) and Aer Lingus Regional (Dublin). No long-haul scheduled services currently — LBA's runway can handle some widebody aircraft but regular long-haul demand is served by Manchester.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Leeds?
January and February are the cheapest for Europe — Jet2 often runs standalone flight deals sub-£60 one-way. November is also strong value. Peak is late July through August for school holidays and New Year week in December. Shoulder (May, late September, early October) is usually the best price-weather balance.
Is Leeds Bradford Airport small?
Yes — a compact single-terminal airport on a Pennine hilltop 680ft above sea level. Can occasionally be affected by fog and crosswinds. Recent terminal upgrades improved check-in, security and departures, but parking and road access remain the main criticisms. Quick security waits are a genuine upside.
Pre-flight stay

Hotels near Leeds Airport

Early flight or late return? Book a room within minutes of LBA so you're not racing the clock from home.

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Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and more — typical pre-flight stays from £49/night with free shuttle to LBA.
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