Previously, we briefly introduced the city of Leeds. When traveling from Hong Kong to Leeds, it is common to land at Manchester Airport and then take a car to Leeds. However, Leeds also has its own airport, Leeds Bradford Airport. So, can you fly directly from Hong Kong to Leeds? Read this article to find out more.
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Background of Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport officially opened on October 17, 1931. It is located to the northwest of Leeds, at Whitehouse Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7TU, and is 6.8 miles from the city center, making it the closest airport to Leeds. The other nearby airports, in order of proximity, are Manchester Airport (42.5 miles), Liverpool Airport (62.7 miles), Newcastle Airport (86.5 miles), and Birmingham Airport (93.7 miles). The airport has two runways and, in 2022, it handled 3,288,635 passengers and had 25,943 aircraft movements.
Facilities at the Airport
Although the airport is not large, it is well-equipped. For dining, there are restaurants such as Greggs, Caffè Ritazza, Burger King, The Beer House, and Starbucks. For shopping, there are stores including Boots, Leeds United Club Store, Inmotion, WHSmith, After Security Accessorize, and a World Duty Free Shop.
Countries Served by Leeds Bradford Airport
What flights operate from Leeds Bradford Airport? This airport only serves flights to and from Europe, so you cannot fly directly from Hong Kong to Leeds. The countries with flights to and from Leeds Bradford Airport are:
- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Madeira
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Turkey
In addition to international flights, Leeds Bradford Airport also has a few domestic routes, but the coverage is not extensive, serving only the following four UK airports:
- Belfast
- London Heathrow
- Guernsey
- Jersey
For more flight details, you can visit the following website - https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/
Can You Fly from Hong Kong to Leeds?
Can you fly to another UK airport first and then transfer to a domestic flight to Leeds? The answer is yes. However, note that only Belfast, London Heathrow, Guernsey, and Jersey have flights to Leeds Bradford Airport. If departing from London Heathrow Airport and flying directly to Leeds Bradford Airport, the journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. The service is provided by Flybe, with only one flight daily from Monday to Saturday, departing at 9:45 AM. One-way ticket prices range from £50 to £101 per adult. Additionally, you need to complete immigration procedures at London Heathrow Airport. As for baggage, it depends on whether the airlines have a codeshare agreement. If not, you will need to collect your baggage first and then proceed to your connecting flight. However, since London Heathrow Airport is quite busy and often experiences baggage delays, and with only one flight to Leeds per day, I do not recommend transferring at London if you are flying from Hong Kong.
Conclusion
After reading this sharing， I hope you have a better understanding of this local airport in Leeds. In the future, you will have another option when traveling to other European countries.
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