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LEJ Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) serves Leipzig, about 13 km northwest of Leipzig. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALEJ
ICAOEDDP
ServesLeipzig
From centre13 km
Non-stop28
Airlines13
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation142 m

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The airport in numbers

Leipzig/Halle Airport — facts & history

We pulled Leipzig/Halle Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.6M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.7M in 2007.

Opened
1927
99 years ago
Passengers / year
1.6M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.7M
in 2007
Elevation
142 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Leipzig/Halle GmbH
Passengers per year, 1990–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Leipzig

The airport is about 13 km northwest of Leipzig, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €27–€43.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min€27–€43
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LEJ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Dresden112 km118 min€203–€323
Berlin146 km154 min€264–€419
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Leipzig/Halle Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€27–€43 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Leipzig ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Leipzig/Halle Airport

Non-stop flights to about 28 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Condor Flugdienst · Air Berlin · Germanwings · Flybaboo · Lufthansa · Germania · TUIfly · Austrian Airlines · SunExpress · Turkish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Leipzig/Halle Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Leipzig/Halle Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Leipzig shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Leipzig/Halle Airport to the centre of Leipzig?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 13 km northwest of Leipzig, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Leipzig?
Roughly €27–€43 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Leipzig/Halle Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Leipzig?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Leipzig/Halle Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Leipzig/Halle Airport?
About 28 destinations, including Antalya, Heraklion, Vienna, Funchal. 13 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Leipzig/Halle Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Leipzig/Halle Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Leipzig/Halle Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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