Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Leeds.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LBA to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LBA and MAN include:
George Best Belfast City Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
£52 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start from £100. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LBA to MAN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LBA to MAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights leaving from Leeds Bradford International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Leeds to Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LBA? If you're catching an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience more of Manchester and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Manchester. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manchester. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to visit Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LBA to MAN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 160 miles south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 70 miles south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
