Flying from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): What you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Leipzig (where Leipzig/Halle Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to LEJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During high season, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to LEJ with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FCO and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport with a stop at Stansted Airport (STN). One of the main stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LEJ, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to LEJ flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.18%.
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LEJ:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Central Leipzig is around 13 kilometres from Leipzig/Halle Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
R 1,866 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Return flights start at R 4,222. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Rome to LEJ.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). July is the busiest month to travel to Leipzig. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Lock in a Rome to LEJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Leipzig to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Leipzig
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Leipzig right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts are popular attractions which should feature on every Leipzig itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Leipzig. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.
