Flying from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is located in Leeds. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to LBA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to LBA leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and LBA are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to LBA flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
76.93% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near LBA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Leeds Bradford International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drivalia, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Leeds and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Leeds. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport is 80 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 184 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to LBA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to LBA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Leeds. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Istanbul to LBA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Leeds, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Leeds
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Leeds:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Opera North, Temple Newsam and Leeds Town Hall are leading attractions which should be on any good Leeds itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Leeds. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 153 kilometres south of Leeds. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are key highlights.