Travelling from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's main airports.
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels. Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Leipzig.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to LEJ, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to LEJ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Brussels Airport:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport, check out these options when departing from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to LEJ flight:
71.71% of all departures from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you have a late flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LEJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and experience more of Leipzig and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Leipzig. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
At the moment, R 2,406 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,315. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Brussels to LEJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Visit Leipzig in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Brussels to LEJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Leipzig
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Leipzig/Halle Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Leipzig:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts are attractions you won't want to skip in Leipzig.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 145 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
