Flights to Bradford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bradford is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 60 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 89 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 82 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 60 km (37 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,381 ft, LBA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 681 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bradford
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford to London | United Kingdom | 277 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Bradford to Berlin | Germany | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Bradford to Madrid | Spain | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Bradford to Paris | France | 619 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Bradford to Hamburg | Germany | 773 km (480 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Bradford to Vienna | Austria | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Bradford to Barcelona | Spain | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Bradford to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bradford to Munich | Germany | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Bradford to Milan | Italy | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Bradford to Prague | Czechia | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Bradford to Copenhagen | Denmark | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Bradford to Oslo | Norway | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Bradford to Köln | Germany | 670 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Bradford to Dublin | Ireland | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Bradford to Brussels | Belgium | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Bradford to Marseille | France | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bradford to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bradford to Turin | Italy | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Bradford to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 471 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bradford to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bradford to Wrocław | Poland | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Bradford to Beijing | China | 8,040 km (4,996 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Bradford to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,681 km (1,666 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Bradford to Moscow | Russia | 2,500 km (1,554 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Bradford to Harbin | China | 7,919 km (4,921 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Bradford to Shenyang | China | 8,173 km (5,079 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Bradford to New York City | United States | 5,391 km (3,350 mi) | about 7 h 40 min |
| Bradford to Changchun | China | 8,049 km (5,001 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Bradford to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,041 km (1,268 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bradford?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, MAN, LPL, MME, HUY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LBA from Bradford city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bradford on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.