Travelling from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) jetting off from either of these bases.
55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight.
Belfast and Leeds (where Leeds Bradford International Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Take your pick of 3 direct services every week between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA). This is the busiest route, with easyJet offering a 6:30am departure from BFS to LBA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to LBA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) take off from this terminal.
When departing from BFS, you can catch a direct flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport with easyJet.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet between BFS and LBA.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
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When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can book a direct Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) plane ticket with departures from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Check if flying out of BHD makes more sense for your journey.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Belfast to LBA out of BHD. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the BHD to LBA route, Aer Lingus is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Flights between George Best Belfast City Airport and Leeds Bradford International Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Aer Lingus than with any other carrier.
BHD is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to LBA flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LBA and hit the pillow fast:
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
The centre of Leeds is around 10 kilometres from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
RM81 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport. A return flight starts at RM185. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Belfast to LBA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA). August is the busiest month to travel to Leeds. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
When booking your Belfast to LBA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Leeds, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Leeds
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Leeds right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Leeds Bradford International Airport:
Opera North and Temple Newsam are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Leeds travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Leeds Town Hall.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Leeds has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Leeds, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres south of Leeds. No journey is complete without visiting The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.