Flying from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Leipzig and Zurich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LEJ to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LEJ and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, R 1,954 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,997. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LEJ to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LEJ to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Of the departures from Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Leipzig/Halle Airport from central Leipzig, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LEJ:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
