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Leeds

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Population-
City CodeLBA
Popular Airlines
  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Japan Airlines
Flight Time8~10 hours

The flight time to Leeds is approximately 8~10 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Leeds.

Leeds

Leeds is the most historic city in West Yorkshire, England. Its establishment dates as far back as the 5th century. Leeds has an oceanic climate, influenced by the Atlantic and Pennines. With this, it has mild summers with some rainfall and chilly winters with some snow or frost. Leeds recorded July as its warmest month while the coldest is during January.

Voice of Travelers to Leeds

Flybe ticket deal to Leeds is totally worth it

Hello. My name is Christa Cimafranca. I'm from the Philippines. I went on a European trip. Coming from Belfast, I booked a ticket to Leeds with Flybe. I was saving up money, I couldn't afford to go on a luxurious trip. Lucky me, I got a good ticket deal with Flybe. And, let me tell you, the ticket I paid for to Leeds was more than worth it. The accommodating flight attendants served me super delicious food. Their seat entertainment was full of movies I haven't watched. The whole flight was smooth, there was no turbulences. Although I wasn't able to get a window seat, I had a very comfortable, hassle-free, and relaxed trip to Leeds. So, Flybe is now one of my favorite airlines. I will make sure that I will get my air ticket from them always. And I also recommend them to all my friends and family.

Aer Lingus ticket to Leeds is well worth my money

Hello my name is Almeera, I'm from Dublin. I want to commend Aer Lingus for such a safe and sound flight experience. The airline's ticket help system is very friendly and quick to respond. They resolved my ticket concern asap. During the flight, I was happy and comfortable. The seat space is enough for me to not feel to cramped up. I would also like to commend their delicious food. And, in-flight entertainment was great and up-to-date. So, with all this, I will definitely recommend to my friends that they book their air ticket with Aer Lingus. I am sure I will be booking my next ticket with them again. I very much recommend everyone book their air ticket with Aer Lingus. Their ticket price is more worthy than what you pay for.

Best historic tour from Leeds

Hi may name is Leila from Dublin. My friends and I booked a ticket to Leeds, being it our first stop in the UK. I very much enjoyed our stay in Leeds. My personal favorite is the Royal Armouries Museum. I have always been fond of European history. So, I definitely find Henry VIII's armour collection and war histories fascinating. We also got to see the beautiful Roundhay Parl and the stunning Kirkstall Abbey. I also enjoyed our tour to the Abbey House Museum. It felt like I stepped into a 19th-century life in a jiffy. All in all, I very much appreciated my time in Leeds. It was very satisfying historic trip. I would definitely book a ticket back to Leeds next break.

Leeds Travel FAQs

What airlines offer ticket and direct flights to Leeds?

Airlines that you can book a direct ticket to Leeds from are:
Thomson Airways,
British Airways,
Eastern Airways,
Ryanair,
KLM,
Aer Lingus,
Flybe,
Jet2,
Aurigny,
and Monarch.
A tip: There is a chance can get a better ticket deal to Leeds. Try booking your air ticket on a middle weekday.

When is the best time to book a ticket to Leeds?

Leeds is well-known for its clear-cut seasons. The best time to book a ticket to Leeds though is during Autumn, May to September. You can also book your ticket to Leeds during summer season, June-August. Leeds is also a famous tourist destination every April and May. These months are the time for the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and Leeds Half Marathon.

I recently booked a ticket to Leeds, what is Leeds famous for?

Leeds is famous for its Royal Armouries Museum and Leeds Cathedral. After booking your air ticket to Leeds, make sure to include some of these in your itinerary too:
Golden Acre Park,
Spofforth Castle,
Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills,
Thackray Medical Museum,
Abbey House Museum,
Leeds Art Gallery,
Leeds City Museum,
Nostell Priory,
Temple Newsam,
Roundhay park,
National Coal Mining Museum for England,
Leeds Minster,
Woodhouse Moor,
and Rodley Nature Reserve.

Can you please recommend places to stay in Leeds before I book an air ticket?

Before you book your air ticket to Leeds, it's better to choose your accommodation first. You can choose among these places to stay in Leeds:
Brittania Hotel Leeds,
Leeds Marriott Hotel,
Jrys Inn,
Radisson Blu Hotel,
The New Ellington,
42 The Calls,
Holiday Inn Express,
Quebecs Hotel.
The Corn Mill Lodge,
Park Plaza,
Crowne Plaza,
and Travelodge Leeds

Leeds - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Leeds Bradford Airport • Amsterdam Airport Schipol (Netherlands) • Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) • Dublin Airport (Ireland) • Aberdeen Airport (United Kingdom) • Belfast International Airport (Ireland) etc.

Flight Routes to Leeds

The Leeds Bradford Aiport serves as the main hub for incoming tourists. It is 6nm northwest of the Leeds city centre. There are many airline operators serving the Leeds airport that you can book a ticket from. These include: Thomson Airways, British Airways, Eastern Airways, Ryanair, KLM, Aer Lingus, Flybe, Jet2, Aurigny, and Monarch.