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 92 upcoming events (as of Nov 9, 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) | 17 | MAN, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Bradford Live | Bradford | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 4 | MAN, 37 mi | Hotels |
| O2 Academy Leeds | Leeds | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 2 | MAN, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Elland Road | Leeds | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 14 | 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 |
| The Piece Hall | Halifax | 13 mi (20.6 km) | 1 | 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) | 15 | MAN, 30 mi | Hotels |
| York Barbican Centre | North Yorkshire | 25 mi (39.5 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| Utilita Arena Sheffield | Sheffield | 34 mi (54.2 km) | 7 | MAN, 36 mi | Hotels |
| MKM Stadium | Hull | 53 mi (85.5 km) | 14 | None | Hotels |
| Connexin Live Arena | Hull | 54 mi (87.6 km) | 8 | None | Hotels |
| Hull City Hall | Hull | 55 mi (87.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Scarborough Open Air Theatre | Scarborough | 59 mi (94.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near LBA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues LBA is the first airport for, counted Nov 9, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 18–20 | 1 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 1 | First Direct Arena | Search this weekend |
Next events near LBA
The Script
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $114.00View TicketsAlison Moyet
Bradford Live, Bradford, York
The Script
Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, Sheffield
From about $102.00View TicketsEnter Shikari
Connexin Live Arena, Hull, Kingston upon Hull
From about $135.00View TicketsAlison Moyet
York Barbican Centre, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
Don Toliver
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $138.00View TicketsSqueeze
Connexin Live Arena, Hull, Kingston upon Hull
From about $125.00View TicketsKevin Bridges - Comedian
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $93.00View TicketsSqueeze
First Direct Arena, Leeds, Leeds
From about $92.00View TicketsBurnley FC vs. Blackburn Rovers
Turf Moor, Burnley, Lancashire
From about $197.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: The Script
- Nov 13: Alison Moyet
- Nov 14: The Script
- Nov 15: Enter Shikari
- Nov 18: Alison Moyet
- Nov 19: Squeeze
- Nov 20: Squeeze
- Nov 21: Burnley FC vs. Blackburn Rovers
When events near LBA happen
- 60% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 17 of 31 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities LBA serves
| City | Events | From LBA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 33 | 6.7 mi | Hotels |
| Hull | 23 | 54 mi | Hotels |
| Burnley | 15 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Sheffield | 7 | 34 mi | Hotels |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 25 mi | Hotels |
| Bradford | 4 | 6.4 mi | Hotels |
| Harrogate | 2 | 11 mi | Hotels |
| Halifax | 1 | 2,770 mi | Flights · 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 15 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 Nov 27, with 4. Counted as of Nov 9, 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), Bradford Live (6.4 miles) and O2 Academy Leeds (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.
