Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): what you need to know
London and Leeds are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to LBA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and LBA:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Jersey Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Currently, 40 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 83 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to LBA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LBA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Leeds Bradford International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Drivalia, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Leeds and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Leeds Bradford International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport to central Leeds has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Leeds in January.
The warmest month in Leeds is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LBA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Leeds, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 274 kilometres south to London to tick off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres south of Leeds. No trip is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.