Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Madrid and Leipzig follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MAD and LEJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
At the moment, R 1,359 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,431. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAD to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to LEJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Book a hotel close to LEJ if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Leipzig based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to LEJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Leipzig, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey around 153 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.