Dublin Airport (DUB) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dublin DUB scores 7.5/10 — Ireland hub with US Pre-Clearance on Aer Lingus. Strategic UK positioning for transatlantic. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-dublin and /guides/dublin-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
US Pre-Clearance — arrive in US as domestic passenger on Aer Lingus transatlantic
Dense UK schedule — Ryanair, Aer Lingus, BA from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and 15+ regional UK airports
Aer Lingus T2 lounge for business and AerClub Gold; 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance facility
UK261 on UK-departing Aer Lingus; EU261 on DUB EU departures
Overview
Ireland's hub and a strategic UK outbound gateway — Aer Lingus US Pre-Clearance, dense Ryanair/easyJet Europe network, and short hop from UK regional airports.
UK positioning and Pre-Clearance
UK travellers use DUB as a lower-fare transatlantic gateway via Aer Lingus — Pre-Clearance saves 60–90 min at US immigration. Factor positioning flight cost from UK regional airports.
Ryanair's largest base offers cheapest UK–Europe fares — compare total cost vs Stansted/Luton on same route.
Leeds, United Kingdom · LBA · #2 in this comparison
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) scores 6.8/10 (Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.6),
passenger experience (6.7), and facilities (7.0).
Lounge quality rates 6.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Leeds Bradford LBA scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — Yorkshire's main airport. Jet2 and Ryanair hub. LBA Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Leeds city centre ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures.
FlightLogic Score6.8Good
On-time6.6Departure reliability
Experience6.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.6
Passenger Experience
6.7
Facilities & Comfort
7.0
Lounge score6.5/10
Highlights
Yorkshire and West Yorkshire gateway — avoids Manchester or London positioning for Leeds, Bradford, and Harrogate
Jet2 base with strong Mediterranean and Canary Islands package traffic
LBA Lounge (Priority Pass) for business departures — pre-book at peak
UK261 applies to all LBA departures including Ryanair and Jet2
Overview
Yorkshire's primary airport — Jet2 and Ryanair leisure hub with growing KLM and Eastern Airways connectivity to Amsterdam and Aberdeen.
Yorkshire regional connectivity
Leeds Bradford serves West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the Leeds city region with Jet2 as the dominant carrier plus Ryanair, KLM (Amsterdam hub), and Eastern Airways. Long-haul requires positioning to MAN or LHR — compare /airports/manchester for Emirates and Singapore options.
The single-terminal layout is compact but security queues build at early-morning Jet2 banks in summer — arrive 2+ hours before departure.
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