Flying from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): What you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) departing from here.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is located in Leeds. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to LBA.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Ottawa to LBA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LBA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leeds Bradford International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drivalia, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Leeds's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Leeds. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Right now, C$500 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$852. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to LBA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Save money on your flight from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Leeds. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Ottawa to LBA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Leeds, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Leeds
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Leeds right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Leeds Bradford International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Opera North, Temple Newsam and Leeds Town Hall are leading attractions which should be on any good Leeds itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Leeds. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 153 kilometres south of Leeds. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are key highlights.