Leeds/Bradford (LBA) Airport Guide

Airport Name

Leeds Bradford International Airport

Airport Location

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

Terminals

1

IATA Code

LBA

Telephone

+44 (0)113 250 9696

Airport Overview

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Located between the cities of Leeds and Bradford, Leeds Bradford International Airport serves passengers from the surrounding areas in Yorkshire. Almost 20 scheduled and charter airlines fly from the airport, predominantly serving domestic UK and Irish cities as well as popular holiday destinations in Europe, such as Greece, Portugal and Spain.

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Getting into Town

Road: Taxi: Airport Taxi Association companies that serve the airport are Streamline (tel: +44 (0)113 244 3322), Telecabs (tel: +44 (0)113 279 2222) and City Cabs (tel: +44 (0)113 246 9999). Bus: The 757 Airlink bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city centre rail and bus stations (journey time: 20-30 minutes) and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Centre Transport Interchange. For local travel information, contact MetroLine (tel: +44 (0)113 245 7676; website: www.wymetro.com).

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Car Parking

The airport has plenty of parking spaces in both short- and long-term car parks (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696), 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: +44 (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). Off-site parking is also available and is operated by Sentinel Security Car Park (tel: +44 (0)113 239 1555) and BCP (tel: +44 (0)870 013 4560; website: www.bcponline.co.uk).

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Information Desks

Tourist information is available at the information desk (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696) located in the Departures area, next to check-in.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Bureau de change facilities, e-mail and Internet kiosks, and wireless Internet connection, are available.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous pubs, cafés and snack bars at the airport, including two food villages.
Shopping: Shops include a duty-free shop, a bookshop, newsagents and travel agent.
Other facilities: These include a children’s play area and a mother and baby room.

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Airport Hotels

Both the Holiday Inn Leeds/Bradford Airport (tel: +44 (0)870 400 9049) and the Chevin Lodge Country Park Hotel (tel: +44 (0)1943 467 818) are situated 2 miles (3km) from the airport. The Ramada Leeds Parkway (tel: +44 (0)113 269 9000) is a bit further away on the A660 road. Yeadon Stoops Travel Inn (tel: +44 (0)113 250 4284) is a short drive from the airport. Local hotel information is available (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696).

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Airport Disabled Facilities

There are reserved car parking spaces in the short-term car park opposite the terminal. Lifts connect all floors of the terminal building. Disabled toilets are situated on every floor throughout 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.

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

Conference facilities are available at the airport, with a ‘Board Room’ located on the first floor of Arrivals, catering for up to 150 delegates (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696). There is also a recently expanded and refurbished Servisair Executive Lounge (tel: +44 (0)113 239 1583). Passengers can also join the Yorkshire Executive Club (tel: +44 (0)113 391 3271), which offers use of the executive lounge.

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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.

Car Rentals

Avis, Hertz and Europcar have desks located close to the International Arrivals area.

Contributors to this guide: Columbus Travel Publishing Ltd and Cheapflights

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Contributors to this guide: Columbus Travel Publishing Ltd and Cheapflights www.worldairportguide.com

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