Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HEL to LEJ flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HEL and LEJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight is 131 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 211 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to LEJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to LEJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Reserve a hotel near LEJ if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 explore beyond Leipzig's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go 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 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LEJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Leipzig. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.