Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Leipzig one hour ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
At the moment, AED 493 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 876. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to LEJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to LEJ if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Leipzig and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to the center of Leipzig has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Leipzig in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you want to go to Leipzig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to LEJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Leipzig, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel about 153 kilometers north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometers north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another favorite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.