Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Berlin and Leipzig are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BER to LEJ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BER and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight is £77. A return plane ticket is currently £226. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BER to LEJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BER to LEJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.2% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BER:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to the centre of Leipzig has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Leipzig in February.
The warmest month in Leipzig is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to LEJ in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Leipzig, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 95 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.