Which airport should I fly into for Wakefield?

For long-haul and international flights, Manchester Airport (MAN) is the main gateway near Wakefield. The closest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Wakefield?

The nearest is about 14 mi (23 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Wakefield?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Wakefield

The closest airports to Wakefield, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Wakefield, UK is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Manchester Airport (MAN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LBA	Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds, United Kingdom	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
DSA	Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield AirportDoncaster, United Kingdom	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
MAN	Manchester AirportManchester, United Kingdom	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	International
HUY	Humberside AirportGrimsby, United Kingdom	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Regional
NQT	Nottingham AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Regional
WRT	Warton AirportWarton, United Kingdom	57 mi / 91 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
MME	Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham, United Kingdom	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Manchester Airport (MAN) (39 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Wakefield. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LBA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LBA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Wakefield is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.