Short Stay
From £5 / 30 min- Access
- 2 min walk
- Best for
- Meeting or collecting passengers
Right outside the terminal. Ideal for very short visits.
Passenger Guide
Parking, lounges
& passenger info.
A friendly, plain-English guide to getting through Leeds Bradford Airport — where to park, which lounge to pick, and what to expect in the terminal. Prices are guides only; always check the airport's own website before travelling.
Parking at LBA
Every car park is on-airport and run by Leeds Bradford Airport. Booking online in advance is almost always cheaper than turning up on the day.
Mid Stay
From £24 / day- Access
- 5 min walk
- Best for
- Day trips and short breaks
A short level walk to check-in. Good balance of price and time.
Long Stay
From £11 / day (pre-book)- Access
- Free transfer bus
- Best for
- Holidays of 3 nights or more
The best value option. A frequent bus runs to the terminal.
Meet & Greet
From £30 / day- Access
- 0 min walk
- Best for
- Fuss-free arrivals and departures
Hand your keys over at the terminal and collect on return.
Drop-Off
£6 flat fee- Access
- At terminal
- Best for
- Under 10 minutes
Free drop-off is available at the Mid Stay car park — a short walk to the terminal.
Blue Badge holders: discounted spaces are available in Short and Mid Stay — pre-book to guarantee a bay near the terminal entrance.
Airport lounges
Both lounges are airside, so head through security first. Entry is typically for a 3-hour stay before your flight.
Yorkshire Premium Lounge
From £30 per personAirside, after security · Adults and children (18+ unaccompanied)
- Hot and cold buffet
- Complimentary bar (beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks)
- Newspapers, magazines and free Wi-Fi
- Flight information screens
Pre-booking strongly recommended, especially at weekends and school holidays.
1903 Lounge
From £27 per personAirside, upper level · Adults and children
- Light bites and snack platters
- Selection of beers, wines and soft drinks
- Quieter atmosphere and runway views
- Free Wi-Fi and power sockets
Popular with early morning departures — book ahead to guarantee entry.
Getting to the airport
By car: LBA sits just off the A658 between Leeds and Harrogate, about 15 minutes from the Leeds Ring Road (A6120).
FlyerExpress bus: direct services run from Leeds and Bradford city centres roughly every 30 minutes. Journey time is around 40 minutes from Leeds.
Taxi & ride-share: official ranks are outside the terminal. Drop-off is at the Mid Stay car park with a short covered walk to check-in.
In the terminal
Cash MachinesLandside & airside
Baby ChangeBoth floors
Assisted TravelFree, pre-book 48h
Prayer RoomLandside
Free Wi-FiTerminal-wide
CurrencyTravelex bureau
Assisted travel is free and provided by the airport's special assistance team — pre-book at least 48 hours before you fly through your airline.