Leeds Bradford Airport Guide

Leeds Bradford Airport is conveniently situated next to the village of Yeadon between the cities of Leeds and Bradford.  Leeds Bradford airport now offers its 2.5 Million passengers per year a choice of over 65 Domestic, European and international destinations. Leeds Bradford airport is now home to over 15 major carriers and the airport is set to expand rapidly and it really is no wonder that those 2.5 million passengers choice Leeds Bradford airport as their departure airport when travelling abroad.

Leeds Bradford airport has excellent transport links into the city centers of Leeds and Bradford and with many of Yorkshires main Coach Companies’ running scheduled coaches to the airport it really has never been easier for the traveler to arrive at the airport.  Rail links to the airport are also to a timed timetable and run direct from Leeds and Bradford’s main train stations.  If arriving by car the airport is well sign posted from the main carriageways and access roads into the city of Leeds and Bradford.  Long and Short stay car parks are available for those leaving their cars at the airport during the duration of their trip however it is highly recommended to book this facility in advance either through your travel agents or through the airport to ensure you don’t miss out.

All the major airlines fly from the airports main terminal building and with the check-in desks situated opposite the main entrance into the airport it has never been an easier start to your trip.  As the airport is large you can be sure that there are plenty of amenities available for the traveler to use before the start of their trip.  Facilities within the terminal building include a Bureau de Change desk where you can change your £’s into foreign currency or vice versa if you are just arriving into the UK, there is also a number of shops located within the terminal building many of them high street names where you can buy last minute magazines, confectionary and flight socks if needed!! The airport also boasts two food villages one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor after security.  Both food villages offer a number of well known cafés and restaurants which offer a whole host of beverages and a variety of hot and cold snacks.

It is hard not to find something to do at this hive of an airport, even if you are just people watching the constant buzz of this airport is enough to keep you entertained.  If people watching is not your scene then head to the Duty free area situated within the airports departure lounge where you can by big branded names at tax free prices.  Products on offer at the duty free area include cigarettes and tobacco, top branded alcohol, confectionary and a wide range of gifts and souvenirs to bring back to loved ones when you get home.  If you just want to pass the hours away before your flight departs without the hustle and bustle of the shops then the airports viewing window is highly recommended where you can pass your time admiring the sight of planes coming into land or taking off or if that is not your scene then just pass the time reading a complimentary newspaper and enjoying a coffee in the surroundings of the departure lounge.

However you want to spend your time at Leeds Bradford airport you will be sure to find that you will be guaranteed a first class service from the moment you check-in to the moment your flight departs.