Cheap Flights from Leeds Bradford to Edinburgh

This information is correct as of January 2016

Airlines that fly from Leeds to Edinburgh

No airlines are currently offering direct flights between Leeds and Edinburgh. You can fly indirect with British Airways via London, KLM via Amsterdam, Flybe via Belfast and Aer Lingus via Dublin.

Terminal Information – Departing

Leeds-Bradford International Airport has one terminal for both departures and arrivals. The departure lounge has a small selection of shops. There's a World Duty Free, Superdrug, WH Smith and a Travelex. There are five places to grab a refreshment, ranging from snack bars like Burger King and Camden Food Company to pubs like The Saltaire Bar and Sports Bar. There's also a Caffe Ritazza for those boarding the early flight. The airport also has an executive lounge, perfect if you have a bit of work to do before you fly or if you just enjoy a bit of extra luxury. The Yorkshire Lounge features complimentary Wi-Fi, a fully stocked bar, and a range of complimentary snacks. Access costs £20* per adult for two hours.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Edinburgh Airport has one terminal. Public transport and taxis can be found immediately outside the terminal. The airport has two taxi ranks: one for black cabs and another for private hire cars. Taxis in Edinburgh are metered, but you can expect to pay about £20* to reach Princes Street in the city centre. Two buses serve the airport. The Airlink is the fastest, and single tickets costs £4.50.* A cheaper but much slower option is bus number 35, which costs £1.50.* There's also a tram, and single tickets cost £5.* The airport has a car hire centre, just a short walk away from the terminal building.

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Practical Information

Aim to arrive at the airport 90 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure time. If you're flying via London, Belfast or Dublin you won't need to bring a passport. All of these cities are within the Common Travel Area. You will be asked to show photographic ID at the departure gate for security reasons. You can find a full list of approved ID on the airline websites, but as a rule of thumb any valid government issued ID will do (e.g. driving licenses, senior citizen bus passes, and NUS cards). If you're flying via Amsterdam you will need your passport as you'll be passing through the Schengen Zone.

What to expect in Edinburgh

Dining and drinking in Edinburgh can be quite expensive. Licensing laws in Scotland are different from England: there are no happy hours, and alcohol can only be sold by shops until 10pm. The weather in Edinburgh is very similar to Leeds, with warm summer days and cold winters. Find out more about what to expect with our Edinburgh Travel Guide.

*Prices subject to change