Book airport parking at Leeds Bradford and you can be out of your car and at the terminal in a few minutes. This guide explains exactly what happens when you park with APH at Leeds Bradford, what it costs, how the key handover works, and what your alternatives are if our service isn’t the right fit. Book your space today, or contact us if you need help.
APH offers one car park at Leeds Bradford: Sentinel Secure Airport Parking, half a mile from the terminal with a 2-minute shuttle transfer included in the price. It is a valet-style service, which means you hand your keys over at reception and the team parks your car inside the secure compound.
The price in the booking panel below is the price you pay. There is no separate booking fee to add and no code to enter.
*Cancellation terms vary by product. Check the terms shown with your booking before you confirm.
APH offers off-airport parking at Leeds Bradford through Sentinel Secure Airport Parking. It is the only car park we sell here, so this page is about that one product rather than a shortlist.
APH does not offer Meet & Greet parking or on-airport parking at Leeds Bradford Airport. The airport runs those car parks itself, and there is a short section explaining each of them further down this page.
Located at sites just outside the airport complex, these car parks operate a simple drive-in and drop-off system. If you’re looking for the best in budget parking without compromising security, this is the option for you.
| Car Park | Customer rating | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Secure Airport Parking | 4.9 out of 5 | £80.00 |
Sentinel Secure is a valet-style service. You do not find a space yourself, and you do not keep your keys while you are away.
Your car is parked by staff inside the compound, which is monitored 24 hours a day, and your keys are held at reception until you return. Vehicles are moved only by fully insured drivers. Allow enough time to complete check-in and the transfer on top of your airline’s recommended check-in time.
To be clear about what this is and is not: you hand your keys over, but this is not Meet & Greet. The handover happens at the car park half a mile away, not at the terminal, and you travel the last half mile by shuttle bus in both directions.
Sentinel Secure Airport Parking is around half a mile from the terminal. Use postcode LS19 7FT.
Full directions are also sent with your booking confirmation.
You may also find these Leeds Bradford Airport guides useful:
Ready to book? Secure your airport parking in advance for a better price, a guaranteed space and extra peace of mind before you travel.
The easiest way to pay less is to book as early as possible. Airport parking prices move with demand, availability, travel dates and how close you are to departure, so the price you see today is not necessarily the price next month.
APH booking data shows that booking around six months in advance can save up to 33% compared with booking one week before departure.
| Booked | Average daily price | Approximate cost for a week |
|---|---|---|
| Around 6 months before travel | £6.86 per day | Around £48 |
| 1 week before travel | £10.29 per day | Around £72 |
That is a difference of around £24 on a week’s parking simply by planning ahead. These are averages from past bookings, not a quote. For the price of your own dates, use the booking panel above.
Airport parking prices work in a similar way to flights and hotels.
For the best price, book your Leeds Bradford Airport parking as soon as your flights are confirmed.
Sentinel Secure is a staffed, barrier-controlled compound rather than an open car park. The site has:
Because this is a valet-style service, your keys are held at reception rather than kept in the car, and the vehicle is parked within the compound by staff.
Every review below was left by a verified APH customer who parked at Sentinel Secure Leeds Bradford, and was published on Reviews.io. The live rating and the full set of reviews for this car park are shown in the reviews panel on this page.
Three themes come up repeatedly in recent reviews, and they are the three things people tend to worry about before booking a valet-style car park: how quickly the bus comes, how smoothly the handover goes, and whether staff help with luggage.
“Efficient service. Plenty of buses so no long waits. Pleasant staff” - Mrs. S, October 2026
“Simple to find, easy to use and a quick turnover of buses. A very well organised process” - Mrs. D, October 2026
“The service from dropoff to pickup was fantastic. Staff involved were very helpful and professional. Thank you” - Mr. C, October 2026
“So easy and efficient. Staff friendly and helpful.” - Mrs. W, October 2026
“The usual professional service.” - Mr. H, October 2026
Reviews are collected by Reviews.io from customers after they have travelled, and are tied to a completed booking, so they cannot be left by someone who has not used the car park.
Sentinel Secure is the only car park APH sells at Leeds Bradford. Everything in this section is operated and sold by Leeds Bradford Airport itself, and you book it on the airport’s official parking page, not here. It is included so you can see how the options compare before you decide. The walk and transfer times are the airport’s own published figures, checked 12 October 2026.
| Car park | What you do | Time to the terminal | Book with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Secure (off-airport, valet-style) | Hand your keys over at reception and take the shuttle bus. | 2 minutes by shuttle | APH, on this page |
| Long Stay | Park the car yourself, then take the shuttle bus. | 2 minutes by shuttle, 24 hours a day | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| Mid Stay | Park the car yourself and walk. | 6-9 minute walk | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| Short Stay | Park the car yourself and walk. | 2-3 minute walk | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| Premium Short Stay | Park the car yourself next to the terminal. Extra-wide bays, and the airport includes Fast Track. | Next to the terminal | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| Meet & Greet | Drive to the terminal and hand your keys to the operator there. The car is returned to the terminal on your return. | Closest to the terminal | Leeds Bradford Airport |
Booked with Leeds Bradford Airport, not APH. On-airport means the car park sits inside the airport grounds, so you keep your keys and park the car yourself. At Leeds Bradford, the on-airport car parks are Premium Short Stay, Short Stay, Mid Stay and Long Stay. Step by step:
Booked with Leeds Bradford Airport, not APH. Long Stay is the airport’s budget option, designed for a week or more away. It is the furthest of the airport’s own car parks from the terminal, which is why it is the cheapest and why it comes with a shuttle bus. Step by step:
Booked with Leeds Bradford Airport, not APH. Short Stay sits beside the terminal and suits a night or two away, or a pick-up where you expect to wait. There is no shuttle to factor in because you walk. Step by step:
Premium Short Stay works the same way with extra-wide bays and Fast Track included, and Mid Stay works the same way at a 6-9 minute walk.
APH does not offer Meet & Greet parking at Leeds Bradford Airport. Leeds Bradford Airport operates it directly, and you book it on the airport’s own site. It is the quickest option door to door and usually the most expensive. Step by step:
If what appeals about Meet & Greet is not having to park the car yourself, Sentinel Secure works on the same principle: staff take the keys and park it for you. The difference is where it happens. With Meet & Greet, you are met at the terminal. With Sentinel Secure, you hand the keys over at the car park half a mile away and take a 2-minute shuttle for the last stretch, in both directions.
If you are only dropping someone off, you do not need to book. Leeds Bradford Airport runs a Pick Up & Drop Off car park a one-minute walk from the terminal. It is ticketless and cashless, with cameras recording entry and exit, and you pay by card or Apple Pay at the barrier on exit.
| Time in the car park | Cars |
|---|---|
| 0-10 minutes | £8.00 |
| 10-20 minutes | £10.00 |
| 20-30 minutes | £13.50 |
| 30-60 minutes | £16.50 |
| Each subsequent hour or part hour | £16.50 |
Minibuses, coaches and other large vehicles pay a higher tariff and have a dedicated lane. If you need longer without paying, the airport also runs a One Hour Free Parking Zone inside the Mid Stay car park, signed for Mid Stay & 1 Hour Free from Whitehouse Lane, which is about a five-minute walk to the terminal including a slight incline. Tariffs can change, so check the airport’s parking page before you travel.
Do not drop off or pick up from the roadways around the airport. Vehicles doing so may receive a parking charge notice.
Rob, Contact Centre Manager at APH, explains:
“I always advise travellers to think about what matters most before choosing airport parking. If value is your priority, Long Stay or Park & Ride parking is usually a strong choice. If speed and convenience matter most, look for the closest available option to the terminal.”
Get prepared for your trip by booking Leeds Bradford Airport parking with APH today. The sooner you book, the better your price is likely to be.
If you need help before you travel, visit our information hub or contact APH.
No. APH does not offer Meet & Greet parking at Leeds Bradford Airport. The only car park APH sells here is Sentinel Secure Airport Parking, which is off-airport with a 2-minute shuttle transfer. Leeds Bradford Airport operates Meet & Greet itself, and you book it on the airport’s own site.
No. Sentinel Secure is a valet-style service. You check in at reception, hand over your keys, and take the shuttle bus to the terminal. Your car is parked by staff inside the secure compound, and your keys are held at reception until you return and collect them. This is not Meet & Greet: the handover is at the car park half a mile away, not at the terminal.
Your vehicle is moved only by Sentinel staff, who are fully insured drivers. The car stays within the barrier-controlled compound while you are away.
Sentinel Secure Airport Parking has barrier-controlled entry and exit, perimeter fencing, full CCTV coverage and 24-hour security, with staff on site at all times. Keys are held at reception rather than left in the vehicle.
Around half a mile, with a shuttle transfer of about 2 minutes. The shuttle is included in the price. The postcode is LS19 7FT.
Yes. Sentinel Secure operates 24 hours a day with staff on site, so early departures and late arrivals are covered.
Off-airport parking with a shuttle transfer is usually cheaper than parking within the airport grounds, and booking early makes more difference than anything else. APH customers who booked around six months ahead paid an average of £6.86 a day, against £10.29 a day booking one week before travel.
The airport’s Pick Up & Drop Off car park, a one-minute walk from the terminal, charges cars £8.00 for up to 10 minutes, £10.00 for 10-20 minutes, £13.50 for 20-30 minutes and £16.50 for 30-60 minutes, then £16.50 for each further hour. It is ticketless and cashless. The airport also runs a One Hour Free Parking Zone inside the Mid Stay car park, about a five-minute walk away. Tariff checked 12 October 2026.
Leeds Bradford Airport has dedicated Blue Badge areas across all of its car parks. In the Pick Up & Drop Off car park, travelling Blue Badge holders can stay up to 60 minutes for the same £8.00 that buys other drivers 10 minutes. At Sentinel Secure, accessible shuttle transfers are available, and staff can assist passengers where needed.
You may be able to amend your booking, depending on the terms of your reservation. Use the APH amend or cancel booking form, or contact APH for help.
Many APH bookings include free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, but this depends on the product and booking terms. Check the cancellation conditions shown with your booking before you confirm.
Sentinel Secure is a pre-booked car park, so book before you travel. Some Leeds Bradford Airport car parks accept drivers on the day subject to availability, but booking ahead is usually cheaper and gives you more certainty.
The car park is staffed 24 hours a day, so an early arrival is usually straightforward. If your plans change significantly, contact the car park before you travel. A late return may lead to additional charges, depending on the terms of your booking.
Allow time to check in, hand over your keys, and complete the 2-minute transfer, on top of your airline’s recommended check-in time and airport security.
Reviewed by T. Liaqat, Group Acquisition Manager, APH. Last reviewed 12 October 2026. This page is reviewed quarterly, and prices and airport tariffs are checked at each review.