Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to LEJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International 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. Top stopovers between BHX and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Right now, 68 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 146 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to LEJ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to LEJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights departing from Birmingham International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and find adventure across Leipzig and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Leipzig in February.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to LEJ in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.