Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Leave enough time to make your EDI to LEJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight is 92 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 191 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to LEJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to LEJ.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LEJ:
Grab a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Leipzig in February.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh 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).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LEJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Leipzig. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.