October half-term is one of the busiest weeks of the year at Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports. Leeds schools are off from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026, so the getaway starts on the weekend of 24–25 October — and some academies break up a few days either side. If your family is flying, the airport run is the first part of the holiday. Here is how to make it the easy part.
Fixed half-term fares from Leeds
Our fares do not go up for school holidays. Every price below is for the whole vehicle — one 8-seater vehicle — not per person, and it is agreed before you travel.
- Leeds Bradford Airport: £78 Standard · £98 Executive
- Manchester Airport: £149.50 Standard · £189.50 Executive
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport: £178 Standard · £218 Executive
- East Midlands Airport: £200 Standard · £240 Executive
- Newcastle International Airport: £256 Standard · £296 Executive
- Birmingham Airport: £269 Standard · £309 Executive
- London Heathrow: £461 Standard · £501 Executive
Why families choose one 8-seater over two cars
A family of five with a week of luggage rarely fits in a standard taxi, which usually means booking two cars or paying for a larger vehicle on top. Our 8-seater seats up to eight with a full-size boot, so parents, children, grandparents and suitcases all travel together for one fixed price.
The maths works out well for groups. Manchester Airport at £149.50 (8-Seater Standard) is under £40 each for a family of four, and under £20 each if two families share the trip. More on how group pricing works on our 8-seater transfers page.
Taxi or a week of airport parking?
Half-term is peak season for airport car parks. On-site spaces fill up and prices booked close to the date are often much higher than in quieter weeks. With a door-to-door transfer there is no parking to pre-book, no shuttle bus from a remote car park with tired children, and no long-stay bill waiting when you land.
Book the return leg at the same time and the price is fixed for both journeys. We track your flight on the way home, so the pickup moves automatically if you land early or late.
Watch out: the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October
British Summer Time ends at 2am on Sunday 25 October — right in the middle of the half-term getaway weekend. If you have an early flight that Sunday, double-check your alarm and pickup time. Your phone will change automatically, but older alarm clocks and car clocks will not. If in doubt, message us and we will confirm your pickup time.
Half-term travel tips from our drivers
- Book now. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October are the busiest pickup days, along with the return on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.
- Leave extra time for Manchester. Allow for security queues at the airport as well as the drive — about 1 hour 10 minutes from Leeds via the M62.
- Check if Leeds Bradford has your flight first. The fixed-price transfer from £78 takes 20–30 minutes from the city centre. Not sure which airport to use? Read which airport to fly from near Leeds.
- Tell us about child seats when you book. Let us know your children's ages and we will have the right seats fitted before pickup.
- Mention bulky items. Pushchairs, travel cots and golf bags usually fit, but we like to know in advance so we can plan the boot.
- Share your flight number. It lets us track delays on your return and meet you in arrivals without you having to call.
Early flights and late landings are covered
Many half-term holiday flights leave before 7am or land close to midnight. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so a 3am pickup for a first-wave departure costs the same as a lunchtime one. To book, get a fixed quote or message the team on WhatsApp with your dates, flight times and the number of passengers.
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