Transport options for your journey
Driving to the airport
Directions
Leeds Bradford Airport is signposted on all major roads in the surrounding Yorkshire area, including the M1 and M62 motorways and the Yorkshire section of the A1. Roads to our on-site car parks can be accessed from Whitehouse Lane.
Our airport postcode is LS19 7TU. This will navigate drivers to the access road for our Pick Up & Drop Off, Meet & Greet and Short Stay car parks. Get Directions via Google maps
Making a pick up or a drop off?
For the closest drop off to the terminal, passengers can use our Pick Up & Drop Off car park that’s just a short one minute walk from the terminal.
We also have a dedicated One Hour Free Parking Zone that is ideal for picking up passengers. Simply follow the road signs from Whitehouse Lane to park up, then it’s a 3-4 minute walk to the terminal.
We hope your travel to the airport is smooth, but it's always good to plan ahead! Please see our travel disruption page for events which could affect your journey to the airport so you can plan accordingly.
Travel by bus or coach
Leeds Bradford Airport is located between Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate and is easily accessible by public transport.
Bus services run daily from early morning to late evening, including weekends and bank holidays.
FLYER buses are fast and direct, from Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate, run by Transdev. Book now
Travel by train
Thanks to connecting bus services with train stations in Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate, national train travel to and from Leeds Bradford Airport is very accessible.
Leeds Train Station has the most platforms in the north of England making regular, nationwide services widely available.
There are a number of railway stations within a convenient distance from Leeds Bradford Airport. The two main local lines are:
- Leeds – Harrogate
- Leeds – Ilkley
These services are operated by Northern Trains. Check in advance which works best for you via the National Rail website. You will need an onward connection via Taxi or Bus to get to the airport terminal.
View National Rail Information
Connecting bus services
FLYER bus services link the airport with the major rail hubs of Leeds and Bradford Interchange train stations; and through rail and bus tickets are also available to transport you to / from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Travel by bike
Cycling to Leeds Bradford Airport is possible from one of the surrounding area’s many cycle routes. The airport is roughly 8.5 miles from Leeds city centre and 8 miles from Bradford.
Bicycles may be left chained up in any sensible area of our public car parks excluding the Pick Up & Drop Off car park and the terminal front itself. Please ensure your bicycle does not restrict any walkways or car park spaces. If you need any assistance with finding a suitable place to park, simply ask one of our car park marshals or shuttle bus drivers who will be happy to assist you.
We reserve the right to remove bicycles that have been chained in an improper or unsuitable location. Removed bikes will be stored on-site for a period of up to 90 days.
Parking your Motorbike
If you arrive by motorcycle you are able to book a car parking space in any of our two-wheel-friendly car parks.
Car parks not usable by motorcyclists are as follows:
· Meet & Greet
Please note motorcyclists are not exempt from payment of parking tariffs and should park in a full parking bay.
Travel by taxi
Our official taxi partner Arrow Cars operates an easy to book taxi drop off and pick up service right on the terminal front at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Wherever you live in the country, Arrow Cars can transport you to and from Leeds Bradford Airport and fares can be checked before booking.
There are four easy ways to book your taxi:
- Online - simply enter your journey details into the Arrow search tool
- App - download the Arrow Cars app on Android and Apple.
- Phone - 0113 258 5888
- In person - at the Arrow Cars airport office on the terminal front or using the touchscreen kiosk in International Arrivals
Access for other taxi providers
If you’d like to use another private hire service, the driver should use either the Pick Up and Drop Off car park or One Hour Free Zone for picking up or dropping off.
Car Rental
We have a variety of rental car options available from the following companies at our on-site Car Rental Centre:
- Avis +44 (0) 113 250 8808
- Enterprise +44 (0) 113 391 1999
Returning out of hours
If you need to return your keys out of hours, simply deposit them in the relevant hire company drop box at the Car Rental Centre.
Car rental opening hours can be found on the provider websites listed above.
Directions
Getting to our Car Rental Centre by car
The dedicated Car Rental Centre can be found by following the road signs from Whitehouse Lane.
