There are around 40 commercial airports in the UK that run international flights. The Trainline website includes a map to show you where the airports are, and details of how you can travel there:

UK Airports

Nearest airports

The nearest airport for Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport which is about eight miles from Leeds city centre.

Whitehouse Lane, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7TU

Flights from the airport go across the world and within the UK and Europe. Find out more about where you can fly to on the Leeds Bradford Airport website:

Leeds-Bradford Airport

You can access Leeds Bradford Airport via taxi, car or bus. The ‘Flyer A1’ bus goes from the city centre to the airport and takes around 45 minutes. Taxis are quicker but will cost considerably more.

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Getting to Leeds-Bradford Airport

Manchester Airport is about 50 miles from Leeds and you can travel there directly on the train from Leeds train station.

Doncaster Sheffield airport is also about 50 miles from Leeds by car. You can also travel there by train.


Last Updated: 21 June 2024