Leipzig-Halle Airport jointly serves two important cities of Saxony, approximately 18 km from Leipzig's city center.
Leipzig is renowned for its musical tradition linked to Bach and for being at the center of the peaceful protests of 1989 that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
How to get to Leipzig Halle Airport
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Average travel time to LEJ
Parking near Leipzig Halle Airport
Short-term parking (P1/P3) is located in front of the terminal.
The rate is 6 euros for 2 hours, then 3 euros for each additional hour; private parking nearby (P2/P4/P15/P20/P21) starts from 30 euros per week.
How to get to Leipzig from LEJ
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Car rental at Leipzig Halle Airport
The major car rental companies are present with their own desks in the arrivals area.
A license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are the documents needed for the security deposit.
Hotels near Leipzig Halle Airport
Central station
The S5/S5X S-Bahn links the airport to the central station in about 14 minutes, with trains every half hour; the airport station sits right under the terminal.
Best for: Those arriving by the regional train from the airport who want check-in just steps from the platforms.
- A few minutes' walk from the platforms, handy for arriving or leaving by train from the airport
- Mädler-Passage, Thomaskirche and the market square reachable on foot
- A busy transit area, more crowded during commuter rush hours
- Higher rates on trade fair days at the Neue Messe
Recommended hotels
- IntercityHotel Leipzig Less than 300 metres from the central station, 166 rooms; handy for those arriving by regional train from the airport and leaving early. View availability
- H2 Hotel Leipzig A 5-minute walk from the central station, 337 modern rooms; a convenient base for Mädler-Passage and Thomaskirche. View availability
Old town, Naschmarkt
Same regional train from the airport to the central station (about 14 minutes), then 10-15 minutes on foot or a tram to the old town.
Best for: The old town on foot, between the Naschmarkt, the Mädler-Passage and shops, for a longer stay in the city.
- Naschmarkt and the Alte Rathaus 5 minutes' walk away, in the heart of the old town
- Shops and restaurants of the Höfe am Brühl reachable on foot
- Further from the platforms than the station area, meaning an extra walk with luggage
- Pedestrian streets in the centre, so the last stretch by car or taxi has to be done on foot
Recommended hotels
- Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig A historic palace on the Salzgäßchen, 5 minutes' walk from the Naschmarkt and the Alte Rathaus, 600 metres from the central station. View availability
- Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig Apartments with kitchens just steps from the central station, Augustusplatz 8 minutes on foot; handy for a longer stay in the city. View availability
Lindenau and Plagwitz
Further from the airport station: a taxi is best, roughly 20-25 minutes, or the train to the central station followed by a tram.
Best for: The creative Plagwitz district, art galleries and alternative venues, for those who prefer staying away from the touristy centre.
- Close to Leipzig Zoo and the Red Bull Arena, a few minutes by car
- Plagwitz district with art galleries in the former Spinnerei spinning mill, less touristy than the centre
- Further on foot from the main old-town attractions
- Fewer direct links with the airport than the station area
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as a shared hub between Leipzig and Halle, with a significant DHL cargo hub on the site.
Don't take chances: 2 hours in advance for flights is the safest option.
Map of Leipzig Halle Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Leipzig important in the history of reunified Germany?
It was at the heart of the 1989 Monday peaceful demonstrations (Montagsdemonstrationen), which contributed decisively to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Q. Why is Leipzig connected to Bach?
Johann Sebastian Bach was choirmaster at the city's St. Thomas Church for over 25 years: Leipzig's musical tradition is still alive today.
Q. Is Leipzig airport also a cargo hub?
Yes, it hosts a major DHL logistics hub, among the largest in Europe for air freight.
Q. How do you get to central Leipzig from the airport?
With the S-Bahn line S5, which links the airport directly to the center in about 13 minutes, surprisingly fast given the distance.
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