Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the LBA - EDI route include:
Dublin Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from LBA to EDI, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're traveling within United Kingdom. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is C$58. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from LBA to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from LBA to EDI every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Leeds, Leeds Bradford International Airport can be reached in about 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near LBA? If you're boarding an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the center of Edinburgh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in February.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LBA to EDI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LBA to EDI, check out our range of hotel options including:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just two of the big attractions to put on your Edinburgh to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.