Flights to Huddersfield
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Huddersfield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 25 km (16 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, 47 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 79 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 96 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 95 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 98 km (61 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 Huddersfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield to London | United Kingdom | 263 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Huddersfield to Berlin | Germany | 1,020 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Huddersfield to Madrid | Spain | 1,478 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Huddersfield to Paris | France | 606 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Huddersfield to Hamburg | Germany | 776 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Huddersfield to Vienna | Austria | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Huddersfield to Barcelona | Spain | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Huddersfield to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Huddersfield to Munich | Germany | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Huddersfield to Milan | Italy | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Huddersfield to Prague | Czechia | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Huddersfield to Copenhagen | Denmark | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Huddersfield to Oslo | Norway | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Huddersfield to Köln | Germany | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Huddersfield to Dublin | Ireland | 297 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Huddersfield to Brussels | Belgium | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Huddersfield to Marseille | France | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Huddersfield to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Huddersfield to Turin | Italy | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Huddersfield to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Huddersfield to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,335 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Huddersfield to Wrocław | Poland | 1,304 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Huddersfield to Beijing | China | 8,053 km (5,004 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Huddersfield to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,678 km (1,664 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Huddersfield to Moscow | Russia | 2,508 km (1,558 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Huddersfield to Harbin | China | 7,934 km (4,930 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Huddersfield to Shenyang | China | 8,187 km (5,087 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Huddersfield to New York City | United States | 5,394 km (3,351 mi) | about 7 h 40 min |
| Huddersfield to Changchun | China | 8,063 km (5,010 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Huddersfield to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,052 km (1,275 mi) | about 3 h 23 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 Huddersfield?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, MAN, LPL, EMA, HUY, MME, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LBA from Huddersfield city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Huddersfield 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.