Leeds, West Yorkshire to London (LBA–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 54 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LBA and LGW. Nearest airports to LBA with scheduled service: Isle of Man Airport (IOM, 121 mi) · Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 159 mi) · Manchester Airport (MAN, 44 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 3h 22m EIFRQR → FR Dublin (DUB) to London flights
BHD Belfast 3h 39m EI → U2 Belfast (BHD) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 2m AFG3KL → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 5m LSU2 → AFKLU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
BFS Belfast 4h 10m U2 → U2 Belfast (BFS) to London flights
GCI Saint Peter Port 5h GR → GR Saint Peter Port (GCI) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 43m LSU2 → BAIBLA Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
JER St. Peter 5h 55m LS → BAU2 St. Peter (JER) to London flights
VRN Caselle (VR) 6h 3m LS → BABYLS Caselle (VR) (VRN) to London flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 3m BYFRLS → BABYIB Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to London flights
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Leeds, West Yorkshire to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LBA and LGW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBA to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DUB ~3h 22m BHD ~3h 39m AMS ~4h 2m CDG ~4h 5m BFS ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,669
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London from Leeds, West Yorkshire

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric LBA→LGW MAN→LGW IOM→LGW
Distance from LBA – 44 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 19
Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to London flights · Castletown (IOM) to London flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of LBA with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Leeds, West Yorkshire.
LBA: BST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LBA–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Leeds, West Yorkshire to London route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBA
Full nameLeeds Bradford Airport
IATA / ICAOLBA / EGNM
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation681 ft / 208 m
Destination: LGW
Full nameLondon Gatwick Airport
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBA to LGW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, George Best Belfast City and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, IOM and LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, George Best Belfast City and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Castletown (IOM) and Luton, Luton (LTN).