Cheap Flights from Dublin to Leeds

The expensive stretch runs through the summer school holidays and around Christmas, when seats between Ireland and the United Kingdom fill fast. Work back from there and October stands out as the cheapest month on the route, with November and early spring usually not far behind. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and booking a few weeks ahead beats waiting until the last minute, especially for the direct service.

The mix leans low-cost: Ryanair operates the direct flight with a bare fare where everything beyond a small bag costs extra, and Aer Lingus sits closer to the full-service side with more included. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connects through its Amsterdam hub, Air France routes via Paris, and British Airways and BA CityFlyer add London options, all on connecting tickets. Emerald Airlines, Aurigny Air Services and Sun Express also sell itineraries that touch this route, so compare what each fare actually includes before you pick the cheapest headline price.

If you land at Leeds/Bradford in the late afternoon or evening, public transport options thin out quickly, so check the bus timetable before you fly. The airport sits well outside the city centre, and the usual way in is the regular bus link or a taxi, which takes longer at rush hour. In darker months the last buses run earlier than in summer, so a late arrival may mean budgeting for a cab rather than waiting for a connection into town.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Leeds

293 k (2001)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what a cabin bag and a checked bag cost on the low-cost fare, since they can double the ticket price.
• Dublin has a single airport, so confirm your departure terminal and time rather than the airport name.
• If your ticket involves a connection through Amsterdam, Paris or London, check whether it is on one booking or two separate ones.
• Make sure your passport meets the entry rules for the United Kingdom before you travel.
• Compare October fares against the summer months, since the season makes a real difference on this route.