Airline to resume direct flights between Leeds Bradford and Heathrow

Coming back, flights will leave Heathrow at 9.45am on Monday through Saturday, landing at Leeds Bradford at 10.55am. Then on Monday to Friday, as well as Sunday, flights will depart Heathrow at 8.45pm, landing at Leeds Bradford at 9.55pm.

Also, Flybe is going to be flying to Belfast from Leeds Bradford.

Nicola McMullen, aviation director at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Flybe back to LBA, bolstering connectivity with Belfast and reintroducing a vital link to Heathrow.

“This announcement marks not only an important moment for our airport but also for the region, as businesses and consumers alike can once again look forward to a faster connection to our capital and the four corners of the world via the UK’s biggest airport.

“Yorkshire deserves the connectivity that matches the ambitions of its people and we’re proud to play our part in creating this.”

In total, Flybe Ltd, will fly up to 530 flights per week across 23 routes with more to be announced in the months ahead.

Other key UK regional routes for the airline will include Birmingham to Edinburgh, Belfast City to Birmingham, Belfast City to East Midlands, Belfast City to London-Heathrow, Belfast City to Glasgow and Belfast City to Manchester.

Flybe will also offer international flights from Amsterdam to Belfast City, Birmingham, East Midlands
and London-Heathrow in addition to summer flights from Birmingham to Avignon and Brest, as well
as Southampton to Avignon and Toulon.

Flybe CEO, Dave Pflieger, said: “We are delighted to now be out for sale and starting service next month. We think our new flights will benefit everyone who wants low fares and more flights to go on holiday and visit loved ones.

“Our new network will also ensure better regional connectivity inside the UK and between various UK and EU regions.”