Leeds Bradford Airport Security

Leeds Bradford Airport opened a new, larger security hall in June 2025 as part of its terminal extension, with next-generation scanners across all lanes. Security is now faster than it used to be, but you should still arrive in plenty of time — LBA recommends around two hours before departure.

Airport Security Hand Luggage - What you can and can't pack

Additional things to note:

The following liquids are allowed:

• Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic.
• Baby milk and liquid baby food, in reasonable quantities above 100ml — security staff may open containers to screen them.

Please note: Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. However, depending on the airline, it may be required to be placed within your hand luggage when boarding the plane.

Screening

All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened, including.

• Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs.
• Thanks to LBA’s CT scanners, laptops and other electrical items can stay inside your hand luggage — no need to unpack at the tray. Cabin bag allowances vary by airline, so check yours before you fly

Before Security

All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Hand baggage is now allowed BUT any liquids and gels must be packed into your hold luggage for check-in. Any other purchases must fit into your hand baggage.

After Security

All shops and catering outlets before security are open to all passengers. Anything you buy here will go through security screening with you, so liquids over 100ml should be purchased after security instead.

All Luggage - What Not To Pack

In addition to the restrictions on what is allowed in hand luggage, there are a number of items that must not be taken on board an aircraft, either as hand luggage or in the hold. Please do not pack the following anywhere in your carry on or check in luggage:

Leeds Airport Security - Prohibited Items

Here are a number of other items that must not be taken on board an aircraft or through security, either as hand luggage or in the hold. Please do not pack the following anywhere in your carry on or hold luggage: