Airport guide
Flying into Leeds Bradford (LBA)
Every venue below has LBA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is a large airport 6.7 miles from central Leeds in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 15 venues with 143 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is First Direct Arena at 6.4 miles.
Venues nearest LBA
| Venue | City | From LBA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Direct Arena | Leeds | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 27 | MAN, 43 mi | Hotels |
| O2 Academy Leeds | Leeds | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 7 | MAN, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Bradford Live | Bradford | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 4 | MAN, 37 mi | Hotels |
| Elland Road | Leeds | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 16 | MAN, 40 mi | Hotels |
| Harrogate Theatre | Harrogate | 10 mi (16.4 km) | 1 | MAN, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Royal Hall Harrogate | Harrogate | 11 mi (17.8 km) | 1 | MAN, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Victoria Theatre - Halifax | Halifax | 13 mi (20.8 km) | 10 | MAN, 31 mi | Hotels |
| Huddersfield Town Hall | Huddersfield | 16 mi (25.9 km) | 1 | MAN, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Turf Moor | Burnley | 24 mi (38.4 km) | 18 | MAN, 30 mi | Hotels |
| York Barbican Centre | North Yorkshire | 25 mi (39.5 km) | 10 | — | Hotels |
| Utilita Arena Sheffield | Sheffield | 34 mi (54.2 km) | 15 | MAN, 36 mi | Hotels |
| MKM Stadium | Hull | 53 mi (85.5 km) | 17 | — | Hotels |
| Connexin Live Arena | Hull | 54 mi (87.6 km) | 13 | — | Hotels |
| Hull City Hall | Hull | 55 mi (87.7 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Scarborough Spa Grand Hall | Scarborough | 59 mi (94.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near LBA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues LBA is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 1 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 2 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 2 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 4 | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 3 | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 8 | Victoria Theatre - Halifax | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 6 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 3 | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 2 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 4 | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 3 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 1 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
Next events near LBA
Jane McDonald
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $105.00View TicketsNiall Horan
Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, Sheffield
From about $37.00View TicketsKevin Bridges - Comedian
Connexin Live Arena, Hull, Kingston upon Hull
From about $119.00View TicketsPussycat Dolls
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $173.00View TicketsShit-Faced Shakespeare
Scarborough Spa Grand Hall, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Westlife
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $258.00View TicketsWestlife
Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, Sheffield
From about $170.00View TicketsSerena Terry
O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, Leeds
From about $69.00View TicketsJoe Jackson
York Barbican Centre, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
From about $144.00View TicketsThe World Of Hans Zimmer
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $154.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Jane McDonald
- Sep 29: Niall Horan
- Oct 1: Kevin Bridges - Comedian
- Oct 2: Pussycat Dolls
- Oct 6: Westlife
- Oct 7: Westlife
- Oct 8: The World Of Hans Zimmer
When events near LBA happen
- 62% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 39 of 70 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities LBA serves
| City | Events | From LBA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 50 | 6.7 mi | Hotels |
| Hull | 31 | 54 mi | Hotels |
| Burnley | 18 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Sheffield | 15 | 34 mi | Hotels |
| Halifax | 10 | 2,770 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| North Yorkshire | 10 | 25 mi | Hotels |
| Bradford | 4 | 6.4 mi | Hotels |
| Harrogate | 2 | 11 mi | Hotels |
| Huddersfield | 1 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels |
Other airports near LBA
| Airport | Type | From LBA |
|---|---|---|
| MAN Manchester Airport | Large airport | 43 mi |
MAN is the second option for 10 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is LBA from First Direct Arena?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 6.4 miles from First Direct Arena in a straight line.
How many events are near LBA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 39 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues LBA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 30, with 8. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which venues are closest to LBA?
Of the venues LBA is the first airport we list for, the closest are First Direct Arena (6.4 miles), O2 Academy Leeds (6.4 miles) and Bradford Live (6.4 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which other airports are near LBA?
Within 50 miles of LBA we also list Manchester Airport (MAN), 43 miles away.
How far is LBA from downtown Leeds?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 6.7 miles (10.8 km) from downtown Leeds in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
