Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): what you need to know
Leeds's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to LBA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and LBA include:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
George Best Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
71 € is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. Return flights start at 189 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to LBA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to LBA.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LBA if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Leeds Bradford International Airport rental car and discover Leeds and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drivalia, Alamo and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Leeds Bradford International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Leeds. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Leeds. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Leeds, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to LBA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Leeds. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 145 kilometres south of Leeds. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among the biggest draws.