Flights to Wakefield
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Wakefield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 23 km (14 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, 64 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 95 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 97 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 77 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 92 km (57 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 Wakefield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield to London | United Kingdom | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Wakefield to Berlin | Germany | 1,002 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Wakefield to Madrid | Spain | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Wakefield to Paris | France | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Wakefield to Hamburg | Germany | 757 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Wakefield to Vienna | Austria | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Wakefield to Barcelona | Spain | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Wakefield to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Wakefield to Munich | Germany | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Wakefield to Milan | Italy | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Wakefield to Prague | Czechia | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Wakefield to Copenhagen | Denmark | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Wakefield to Oslo | Norway | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Wakefield to Köln | Germany | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Wakefield to Dublin | Ireland | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Wakefield to Brussels | Belgium | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Wakefield to Marseille | France | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Wakefield to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 447 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Wakefield to Turin | Italy | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Wakefield to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 451 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Wakefield to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Wakefield to Wrocław | Poland | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Wakefield to Beijing | China | 8,037 km (4,994 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Wakefield to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,661 km (1,654 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Wakefield to Moscow | Russia | 2,489 km (1,547 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Wakefield to Harbin | China | 7,920 km (4,921 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Wakefield to Shenyang | China | 8,172 km (5,078 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Wakefield to New York City | United States | 5,411 km (3,362 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
| Wakefield to Changchun | China | 8,048 km (5,001 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Wakefield to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,034 km (1,264 mi) | about 3 h 21 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 Wakefield?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, MAN, EMA, LPL, HUY, MME, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LBA from Wakefield city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wakefield 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.