Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Leipzig one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your LCY to LEJ flight.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LCY and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
188 € is currently the best price for a one-way London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Return flights start at 272 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCY to LEJ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from LCY to LEJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of the departures from London City Airport, 74.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LCY? If you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Check in to 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 venture far and wide through Leipzig and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week before travelling.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Leipzig. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London City Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to LEJ in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.