Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Take your pick of four weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Eurowings is the earliest you can take. Eurowings operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DUS to LEJ flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Leipzig (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings ranks as the top on-time carrier for DUS to LEJ flights, with 85.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DUS and LEJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
R 2,305 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,731. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from DUS to LEJ, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Of all flights departing from Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DUS? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt to explore Leipzig and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to central Leipzig has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Leipzig in February.
Before locking in your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DUS to LEJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Leipzig. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.