Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Leipzig one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Choose from three weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flights. The 12:15 departure with Condor is the earliest flight you can take. Condor operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LPA to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines 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.
Travelling to Leipzig (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Condor. This popular airline offers direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Condor tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating LPA to LEJ flights, Condor has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LPA and LEJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
40 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. A return flight starts at 143 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LPA to LEJ, book your trip five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights leaving from Gran Canaria Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and see more of Leipzig and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week before travelling.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Leipzig. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you'd like to go to Leipzig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LPA to LEJ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Leipzig, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 153 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.