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Leeds Bradford International Airport Guide (LBA)

Airport info
Code: LBA
Address:
Leeds , LS19 7TU, United Kingdom
Location:

Leeds Bradford International Airport is situated 18km (11 miles) northwest of Leeds and 11km (7 miles) north of Bradford.

Number of terminals: 1
Telephone:
0871 288 2288.
Timezone: GMT +0:00

Here you'll find essential information on Leeds Bradford International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A two-storey extension to the terminal building is currently at the planning stage. Proposals include a new entrance and reorganisation of the current terminal to provide more shops and restaurants.

Information: 

Tourist information is available at the information desk located in Departures, next to check-in.

Email address: 
customerservices@lbia.co.uk
Website: 
www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
Driving directions: 

From Leeds, the airport can be reached by following signs for Yeadon and Otley northbound on the A660. From Bradford, take the A658 northbound out of the city centre and again follow signs for Yeadon. Leeds Bradford International Airport is signposted on all major roads over a wide area, including the M1 and M62 motorways and the Yorkshire section of the A1.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: The West Yorkshire Metro bus 757 operates between Leeds Bradford International Airport and Leeds city centre rail and bus stations (journey time: 20-30 minutes). Bus 747 operates between Bradford city centre and the airport. For local travel information, contact MetroLine (tel: (0113) 245 7676; wymetro.com).

Taxi: Taxis are available at Leeds Bradford International Airport. Contact Arrow Private Hire (tel: (0113) 258 5888; arrowprivatehire.co.uk) for bookings. The fare to both Leeds and Bradford city centres is around £20.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Bureau de change facilities, travel insurance services and ATMs are available in the terminal building.

Communication: 

Internet kiosks and Wi-Fi connections are available. Telephones can also be found in the terminal.

Food: 

There are numerous pubs, cafés and snack bars at Leeds Bradford International Airport, including two food villages.

Shopping: 

Shops at Leeds Bradford International Airport include a duty-free outlet (for passengers leaving the EU), a bookshop, newsagents, a chemist and a travel agent.

Luggage: 

For lost luggage, contact the airport information line (tel: 0871 288 2288).

Other: 

Other facilities include a children's play area, a mother and baby room, a quiet room and on-site massage services.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Conference facilities are available at Leeds Bradford International Airport, with a 'board room' located on the first floor of Arrivals, catering for up to 150 delegates. Passengers can join the Yorkshire Executive Club (tel: 0844 414 3394), which offers use of the executive lounge. The new Yorkshire Premier Lounge (tel: 0844 414 3266) is also available for a fee.

Disabled facilities: 

There are reserved car parking spaces in the short-term car park opposite the terminal. Lifts connect all floors and disabled toilets are situated on every floor of the terminal building. Wheelchairs, ramps, ambulift transport and extra assistance are all available on request from the individual handling agents. A hearing induction loop is also installed.

Car parking: 

There are plenty of parking spaces in both short- and long-term car parks at Leeds Bradford International Airport, all of which are clearly signposted. A courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-stay parking lot to the terminal building. For more information or to book a space, contact NCP (tel: 0844 8717 459, in UK only; www.ncp.co.uk). Off-site parking is also available and is operated by Sentinel Security Car Park (tel: (0113) 239 1555; www.sentinelcarpark.co.uk) and BCP (tel: 0871 316 0169, in UK only; www.parkbcp.co.uk).

Car rental: 

Car hire companies present at Leeds Bradford International Airport include Avis, Europcar and Hertz, which all have desks located close to International Arrivals.

Airport hotels

There is one on-site budget hotel at Leeds Bradford International Airport, which is located close to the terminal building. There are several other options nearby, and the city centres offer the full range of international-standard accommodation.

Travelodge Leeds Bradford Airport

Linked to Leeds Bradford International Airport by a courtesy shuttle bus service, the Travelodge offers basic accommodation at a reasonable price. Facilities include a bar, Wi-Fi access and paid-for parking. Family rooms are available.

Telephone: 0871 984 6275.
Website:
www2.travelodge.co.uk

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