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Flights from Leeds to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Leeds to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Dublin or Belfast, about 2h 37m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 37m
LBAEDIDUB

Leeds to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey2h 37mVia Dublin, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dublin or Belfast

Best ways to fly from Leeds to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LBA Dublin (DUB) EDI
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Tue14:45 LBA15:34 DUB0h 56m connection16:30 DUB17:22 EDIRyanair
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 37m
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LBA Belfast (BFS) EDI
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: easyJet, Ryanair
Fri19:15 LBA20:04 BFS2h 26m connection22:30 BFS23:08 EDIeasyJet
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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LBA Manchester (MAN) EDI
Leg 1: Jet2 · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic, Jet2
One airline, one ticket ~2h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
261 km162 miles
Journey time
2h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneEdinburgh vs Leeds
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
LBA → EDI

Flights from Leeds to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Leeds to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dublin, Belfast and Manchester. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Leeds to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 261 km.
Where do you change planes between Leeds and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Dublin (DUB), Belfast (BFS) and Manchester (MAN). Ryanair flies both legs via Dublin, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leeds and Edinburgh?
Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

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