Leeds Bradford Airport sits at Yeadon, between Leeds and Bradford and roughly 11 km northwest of Leeds city centre. Jet2 runs its founding base here and remains the dominant carrier, supported by Ryanair, TUI and KLM. The route network mixes Mediterranean leisure flying with year-round Amsterdam services for long-haul connections.
Major carriers: Jet2.com, Ryanair, KLM, TUI Airways.
Low-cost carriers: Jet2.com, Ryanair.
Which airlines are based at Leeds Bradford?
Jet2.com originated at Leeds Bradford and remains the airport's largest carrier, with both Jet2.com and Jet2holidays operations. Ryanair maintains a smaller base, while KLM operates daily Amsterdam services and TUI runs charter flying. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search, no account required.
How far is Leeds Bradford Airport from Leeds city centre?
LBA is about 11 km northwest of central Leeds, in Yeadon. The Flying Tiger 747 bus runs to Leeds rail station in around 40 minutes, and taxis take 25-35 minutes. There is no direct rail link, although a connection from Horsforth station via shuttle is available. Driving via the A65 is the quickest in light traffic.
Are there direct flights from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam?
Yes, KLM Cityhopper operates multiple daily Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam services. From Schiphol you can connect onto KLM's global long-haul network, which is why many Yorkshire passengers use this route as their de facto long-haul gateway. Flightmussy ranks the codeshare itineraries by total price, not just the marketing carrier.
What's the cheapest time of year to fly from Leeds Bradford?
Late January, February and the first half of November tend to be cheapest out of LBA for most leisure routes. Yorkshire school half-terms and the July-August summer holiday window are the priciest. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week per route at a glance, free with no signup.