Leeds Bradford Airport Mid Stay

Overview

Leeds Bradford Airport Mid Stay is an official self-parking option approximately 6–9 minutes' walk from the terminal. Park the car yourself, keep your keys and walk directly to check-in. There is no shuttle bus or key handover.

The main advantage is that Mid Stay avoids waiting for a transfer while remaining closer than a typical long-stay car park. However, you do need to be comfortable carrying your luggage between the car park and terminal.

Why choose Leeds Bradford Mid Stay?

• 6–9-minute walk: reach the terminal without using a shuttle bus.
• Keep your keys: the car remains where you parked it.
• Self-parking: choose your own space and drive away as soon as you return.
• No transfer: there is no bus timetable or collection point to consider.
• Official airport parking: located within Leeds Bradford Airport's own parking estate.
• Park Mark security: CCTV, entry and exit barriers and regular patrols.

How does Leeds Bradford Mid Stay compare?

Mid Stay vs Long Stay

Both are official Leeds Bradford Airport parking options where you park yourself and keep your keys. Mid Stay is approximately 6–9 minutes from the terminal on foot, while Long Stay uses a free 24-hour shuttle taking around two minutes.

Choose Mid Stay if you want to avoid waiting for a bus and are comfortable with the walk. Choose Long Stay if a short shuttle journey is preferable to carrying luggage across the airport.

Mid Stay vs Short Stay

Short Stay works in much the same way: you park yourself, keep your keys and walk to the terminal. The difference is distance. Short Stay is around 2–3 minutes away, while Mid Stay is around 6–9 minutes.

Short Stay is the convenience option. Mid Stay is worth comparing when walking a few extra minutes produces a worthwhile saving.

Mid Stay vs Sentinel and Park2Travel

Mid Stay lets you park yourself, keep your keys and walk to the terminal. Sentinel and Park2Travel are independent Park & Ride options: you leave your keys, staff park the car and a shuttle takes you to the terminal in around two or three minutes.

Choose Mid Stay if keeping your keys and avoiding a bus are the priorities. Sentinel and Park2Travel are particularly worth comparing if price matters more than keeping your keys, while Park2Travel also offers indoor parking and an indoor EV-charging product.

Directions

Postcode: LS19 7TU

Approach Leeds Bradford Airport via the A658 and turn onto Whitehouse Lane.

Follow the red Mid Stay signs.

Continue along Whitehouse Lane. If approaching with the terminal on your right, continue straight as the road bends and pass the Travelodge on your left.

The Mid Stay entrance is immediately on your right.

If approaching from Scotland Lane / Dean Lane, pass the Travelodge on your right and the Mid Stay entrance will be immediately on your left.

Sat nav may only take you to the approximate location, so follow the airport signs for the final approach.

Arrival procedure

Make sure the vehicle registration on your booking is correct before travelling.

Drive to the Mid Stay entrance barrier. The ANPR system should recognise your registration and raise the barrier automatically.

If your registration is not recognised, use the barcode or alternative entry method shown on your booking confirmation, or press the assistance button at the barrier.

Once inside, find an available parking space and keep your keys with you.

Walk approximately 6–9 minutes to the terminal using the signed pedestrian route.

Return procedure

After collecting your luggage, follow the pedestrian route back to Mid Stay and return to your vehicle.

Drive towards the exit barrier. The ANPR system should recognise your registration and raise the barrier automatically.

If the barrier does not open or displays an unexpected charge, use the assistance/intercom button and have your booking reference ready.

Security

Mid Stay has CCTV, controlled entry and exit barriers, perimeter fencing, floodlighting and regular security patrols.

The car park has also been awarded the Park Mark for safer parking.

Disabled facilities

Dedicated Blue Badge parking spaces are available within Leeds Bradford Airport's official car parks, including Mid Stay.

Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember that the terminal still needs to be reached on foot from Mid Stay, so passengers with reduced mobility may prefer a closer official car park.

Additional information

• Keys: you park your own vehicle and keep your keys.
• Height restriction: vehicles must be under 1.9 metres.
• Vehicle size: standard cars must fit within a normal parking bay of approximately 2.4m x 4.8m. Trailers, commercial vehicles and vans are not accepted on standard bookings.
• Jet2 Twilight Check-In: passengers with a qualifying on-site airport parking booking may be able to use Jet2's Twilight Check-In service, subject to Jet2's current conditions.
• Late return: additional parking charges may apply if you remain beyond the booked period. Check the current terms attached to your booking rather than relying on a fixed overstay rate.