Flying from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Leipzig is one hour ahead of London. Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Leipzig, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to LEJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LEJ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to LEJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Set off from STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to LEJ plane tickets.
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from STN to LEJ.
With 67.5% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and LEJ are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Reserve a hotel near LEJ if you're catching a late flight from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt to explore Leipzig and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to central Leipzig is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Currently, R 1,622 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,887. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LEJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable London to Leipzig/Halle Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Leipzig based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a London to LEJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Leipzig to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Leipzig
Start your Leipzig trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Leipzig/Halle Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Holocaust Memorial and Oper Leipzig are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Leipzig must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Museum of Fine Arts.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Leipzig. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
