Flights to Burnley
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Burnley is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 38 km (24 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, 50 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 66 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 38 km (24 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 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 Burnley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley to London | United Kingdom | 292 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Burnley to Berlin | Germany | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Burnley to Madrid | Spain | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Burnley to Paris | France | 635 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Burnley to Hamburg | Germany | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Burnley to Vienna | Austria | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Burnley to Barcelona | Spain | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Burnley to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Burnley to Munich | Germany | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Burnley to Milan | Italy | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Burnley to Prague | Czechia | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Burnley to Copenhagen | Denmark | 971 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Burnley to Oslo | Norway | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Burnley to Köln | Germany | 700 km (435 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Burnley to Dublin | Ireland | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Burnley to Brussels | Belgium | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Burnley to Marseille | France | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Burnley to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Burnley to Turin | Italy | 1,205 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Burnley to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Burnley to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Burnley to Wrocław | Poland | 1,335 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Burnley to Beijing | China | 8,062 km (5,010 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Burnley to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,711 km (1,685 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Burnley to Moscow | Russia | 2,530 km (1,572 mi) | about 4 h |
| Burnley to Harbin | China | 7,937 km (4,932 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Burnley to Shenyang | China | 8,193 km (5,091 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Burnley to New York City | United States | 5,361 km (3,331 mi) | about 7 h 37 min |
| Burnley to Changchun | China | 8,067 km (5,013 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Burnley to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,068 km (1,285 mi) | about 3 h 24 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 Burnley?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the closest large airport at 38 km (24 mi). The others, MAN, LPL, MME, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LBA from Burnley city centre?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Burnley 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.