Trip Review The Perfect Day Trip - Leeds to Dublin with Ryanair

[Aviador]

The Perfect Day Trip - Leeds to Dublin with Ryanair​

Leeds Bradford Airport by @Aviador at Forums4airports.com

For anyone considering a day return to Dublin from Leeds Bradford (LBA), our recent Friday experience proved that if you travel light and stay ahead of the clock, it’s a remarkably efficient way to hop across the Irish Sea.

Outbound: LBA to DUB (08:10 Departure)​

Our day began at Leeds Bradford for the 08:10 departure. Knowing LBA’s security can be unpredictable particularly as the airport is still undergoing it's REGEN, we arrived in plenty of time to avoid any rushing. Since we had no bags to drop, we headed straight for the security queue which, at 40 minutes, was the only real bottleneck of the morning.

The Ryanair "Hustle": The flight was called for boarding the moment the inbound aircraft touched the tarmac. This is a classic Ryanair move that I actually find quite helpful; it gets the "slow and unresponsive" passengers moving early, ensuring the turnaround is lightning-fast and preventing a late departure. We were in the air on time, enjoyed a brief but friendly in-flight service, and landed at Dublin Terminal 1. Within minutes, we were off the plane and on the bus to the city centre.

Dublin Airport Sunset by @Aviador at Forums4airports.com

The Return: DUB to LBA​

After a day in the city, we caught the Airport Express back to Dublin Airport ,a perfected, regular service that takes the stress out of the return leg.

Dublin Efficiency:
Security at Dublin was a standout experience: super fast, professional, and efficient. We sailed straight through to departures. Our inbound aircraft was running a little late, but true to form, Ryanair called the flight for boarding the second the wheels touched the ground. This urgency worked wonders; we were on our way back to Yorkshire before the delay could even settle in.


Dublin Airport Terminal 1 by @Aviador on Forums4airports.con

Back on Home Soil:
A mere 35 minutes later, we were back on the ground at Leeds Bradford. Despite the current "rabbit warren" layout of the LBA arrivals hall due to the construction work, the actual speed of getting from the aircraft to the terminal exit was incredibly fast.

Final Verdict: A High Five for Ryanair​

Starting and finishing in Leeds, the entire day was a masterclass in efficiency.

• Flight Time: 35 minutes on the return leg.
• Service: Friendly and incredibly punctual.
• Top Tip: Travel light and be ready to move when that gate is called

For a stress-free day return, Ryanair delivered exactly what we needed. High five!

Ryanair at Leeds by @Aviador on Forums4airports.com

 

[Jerry]

Funnily enough I'm doing this for a bit of planespotting in July. Flying out with Ryanair but back with Aer Lingus.

 

[Aviador]

Funnily enough I'm doing this for a bit of planespotting in July. Flying out with Ryanair but back with Aer Lingus.

The only tip I can offer is the north runway seems to be used primarily for departures, the south for arrivals. I didn't do any spotting as I was with the family so I can't recommend any spotting locations but I am sure you will have an enjoyable day nonetheless.

 

[Jerry]

The only tip I can offer is the north runway seems to be used primarily for departures, the south for arrivals. I didn't do any spotting as I was with the family so I can't recommend any spotting locations but I am sure you will have an enjoyable day nonetheless.

The plan is too make my way to the mound planespotting location and go from there.

 

[Seasider]

I intend going this summer but I would to include a trip to Weston Airfield.