Travelling from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Leipzig.
Your flight from Melbourne to LEJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to LEJ flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LEJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Leipzig's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Leipzig. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Right now, R 10,295 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 23,942. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to LEJ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Leipzig. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Melbourne to LEJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Leipzig to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Leipzig
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Leipzig/Halle Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Leipzig:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Leipzig when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Holocaust Memorial followed by Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Leipzig. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
