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Flybe operate 15 flights a week from Southampton to Leeds

Southampton Airport started out as a military airbase but commercial flights began in earnest here after the second world war, benefiting later from the boom in air travel of the 60s and 70s. Now, flights from Southampton account for an increasingly significant amount of air traffic from the South of England to destinations across the UK and Europe.

Parking facilities in and around Southampton Airport
Southampton provides secure parking facilities, the long-stay car-park being regularly patrolled and controlled by CCTV and located just five minutes away from the terminal, linked by regular shuttle buses. The short-stay car-park is recommended for stays of less than 24 hours and can be found adjacent to the terminal building.

Airport distance from Southampton and other surrounding locations

The airport is situated just under five miles from Southampton town centre, out towards the North-East and close to the M27, making flights from Southampton convenient for the whole of the surrounding area, with Portsmouth at a distance of 20 miles, Bournemouth at 33 miles, Salisbury at 24 miles and Winchester at just 12 miles.

Transport links to Southampton
The terminal building at Southampton is a very short walk from the airport railway station, and with journey times of 8 minutes to Southampton and 67 minutes to London, this is one of the most convenient airports in Europe in terms of rail links. Two local bus operators also provide services to and from the town centre. Checker cars provide taxi services, which must be arranged via the taxi desk in the main concourse, with all fares agreed in advance of travel.

Conference and other business facilities at Southampton Airport
Flights from Southampton are convenient for business travellers, with wireless internet access points throughout the airport and a well equipped conference centre which can be booked for half a day or a full day. Meeting rooms also are available for hire at two neighbouring hotels, The Holiday Inn and the Chilworth Manor Hotel.

Profile of the local area
Much of life in Southampton revolves around its vibrant port with the daily comings and goings of cruise ships. The annual boat show in September unites boating enthusiasts from around the country and exhibits some of the world’s finest yachts and pleasure cruisers. Aside from the allure of its marine activities, Southampton is a modern city with a historic old town and a buzzing nightlife scene, and is gateway to the South coast of England as well as the counties of Hampshire, Sussex and Dorset.

Leeds Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport has come a long way since its days as Yeadon Aerodrome in the 1930s. The airport was expanded during the war to support its role in military aircraft testing. When commercial flights resumed after the war, the facility benefited from the subsequent boom in air travel and has undergone extensive redevelopment over the years to handle a current annual volume of 2 million passengers.

Parking facilities in and around Leeds Airport
There is a wide selection of car parking facilities at Leeds Bradford, including several long stay and short stay options and a convenient drop off point known as ‘Express Park’. Booking in advance is essential for guaranteeing your space and ensuring you secure the best rates.

Airport distance from Leeds and other notable surrounding locations

Leeds Bradford is located adjacent to the village of Yeadon, 11 miles north-west of Leeds city centre, and is close to the motorway network which links up the whole of the north of England. Enjoying a central location in Yorkshire, the airport is 7 miles from Bradford, 12 miles from Harrogate, 34 miles from York and 44 miles from Manchester.

Transport links to Leeds
Flights to Leeds Bradford Airport benefit from good onward connections to the surrounding areas, with the cities of Leeds, York, Bradford and Harrogate all being well connected by regular bus services. Passengers travelling to the area by train can purchase through tickets but need to embark at Leeds City Rail station for onward connection by bus.

Conference and other business facilities at Leeds Airport
Flights to Leeds are ideal for business travellers who can take advantage of the Servisair Executive lounge facility. The room is well equipped with wireless internet docking stations as well as workstations, fax machines and phone facilities, and complimentary snacks and drinks are also available.

Profile of the local area
Anyone taking advantage of flights to Leeds will find themselves in a buzzing, cosmopolitan city with a large student population. Leeds is an excellent shopping centre as well as a nightlife hotspot and its industrial heritage has kept the city firmly on the cultural map. The city enjoys a prime position on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, which offer some of the most breathtaking walks in England as well as opportunities to enjoy traditional Yorkshire fayre in local country pubs.