Quiet Space Lands at Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport has opened a new multi-faith room designed for prayer, reflection and quiet time. The space is available landside and can be used by passengers, airport staff and business partners. It marks another step in the airport’s wider work on inclusion and wellbeing, offering a dedicated area where people of different faiths and beliefs can pause away from the terminal’s busier public zones.

The room was developed with support from local firm Regal Food Products Group and charity ISSE (Inspire Support Sports Empower). Representatives from all partners attended the opening on 6 February. The project forms part of a broader effort by the airport to improve facilities that reflect the diversity of those travelling through and working on site, without separating faith use from general accessibility.

Designed as a calm and respectful environment, the room includes seating, new flooring and dedicated storage for footwear. Prayer mats and a qibla compass have also been installed to support religious practice. Its landside location allows access both before and after flights, as well as during working hours for staff and partners based at the airport.

Beyond the terminal, the addition makes travel simpler for people who need to fit journeys around personal routines and daily schedules. Passengers heading out early or arriving late can now find a quiet place before continuing onward. For visitors unfamiliar with the region, Leeds city centre, nearby Yorkshire towns and onward rail links become more comfortable to reach knowing a reflective space is available on arrival.

Looking ahead, Leeds Bradford Airport plans to open a purpose-built airside multi-faith room in early 2027 as part of its LBA:REGEN programme, including dedicated ablution facilities. Taken together, these changes show airports adjusting to real, day-to-day passenger needs, where comfort, dignity and practical details play a clear role in how smoothly a journey starts or finishes.