Leeds Bradford Airport to Leeds
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Half an hour south-east, down from the hill. Leeds has a compact centre with a lot of one-way streets; give the hotel name and the driver will find the door.
Arriving at Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford sits on a hill between the two cities, and the approach roads are narrow and often slow — which is why the drive into Leeds takes longer than the fourteen kilometres suggest. It is the airport for West Yorkshire and for the Dales.
- Fourteen kilometres to Leeds, but nearly half an hour on the road. Plan with the time, not the distance.
- Bradford is the same distance in the other direction, and often forgotten by visitors comparing hotels.
- For the Yorkshire Dales, this is the closest airport by a wide margin.
How long it really takes
Maps says 28 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 58 to 103 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Leeds Bradford Airport to Leeds?
About 28 minutes for the 14 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Leeds Bradford Airport to Leeds?
From £57 for up to four passengers, and £84 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Leeds Bradford Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.