Question 1

What happens when I land at Leeds Bradford?

Accepted Answer

After landing, you will transit from the plane to the terminal, which may involve walking, using a bridge connected to the plane, or taking a transfer coach to the arrivals area. You will then pass through passport control, where your passport or identity card, as well as any necessary documents confirming your right to enter the UK, will be checked. If you have checked luggage, it will be available in the baggage reclaim area; otherwise, you may proceed through customs and exit the arrival area.

Question 2

What happens at passport control?

Accepted Answer

The UK Border Force manages passport control. You will need to present your passport or relevant travel document and may be asked about the purpose of your travel. While in this area, we recommend you:

Have your passport or identity card ready and open to the photo page.
Remove any sunglasses or headwear.
Avoid using your mobile phone.
Travel together if you are with family.

Question 3

Do I require a visa to enter the UK?

Accepted Answer

Visa requirements depend on your passport, the purpose of your visit, the country you are arriving from, and the length of your stay. If you're unsure whether you need a visa, we recommend using the online Border Force check tool.

Question 4

What are the rules on the new eVisas?

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What are the rules on the new eVisas?
If you hold a UK visa and use a physical immigration document, such as biometric residence permit (BRP), biometric residence card (BRC) or passport containing a visa vignette or ink stamp  to prove your rights, you should take action now to access your eVisa by creating a UK Visas and Immigration account at www.gov.uk/eVisa

If you already have an eVisa, please tell the UK Government about the passport you intend to use for travel if it is not already linked to your eVisa UK Visas and Immigration account: www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details

Question 5

Can I connect onto another flight through Leeds Bradford Airport?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer a connection service, any customers connecting onto another flight do so at their own risk. We do not offer a guaranteed connection time, between arriving and connecting onto your next flight. If you are arriving on an international flight, you will need to clear UK border controls, which may require a UK visa.

Question 6

What can I bring into the UK?

Accepted Answer

For all flights entering the United Kingdom there are restrictions on the items you bring in. This could be anything over your duty-free allowance, banned or restricted goods, things you plan to sell or large amounts of cash. 
You must tell customs if you have anything to declare at the airport.
Government advice on bringing goods into the UK

Question 7

Where do I collect my checked in baggage?

Accepted Answer

Baggage can be collected from the carousel listed for your flight on information screens provided in the Baggage Reclaim area.

Question 8

My luggage didn’t arrive or was damaged, what do I do?

Accepted Answer

The airport does not directly manage baggage enquiries. For missing or damaged baggage, please contact your airline or their handling agent:

Jet2: Email LBABaggage@jet2.com or call customer services at 0113 2387334.

For all other airlines: Contact Swissport, your airline's handling agent, by emailing lbalost.baggage@swissport.com.

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