Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport.
Vienna and Leipzig share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from ten weekly Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Austrian is the earliest flight available. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your VIE to LEJ flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Austrian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Leipzig (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Austrian Airlines.
Austrian Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for VIE to LEJ flights, with 82.98% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
$164 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport flight. A return flight starts from $231. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from VIE to LEJ by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE reach their destination on time.
Vienna Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near VIE:
Arriving at Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Grab a Leipzig Airport rental car and discover Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Leipzig Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Leipzig. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Leipzig. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Leipzig is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Vienna Airport to Leipzig Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from VIE to LEJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Leipzig, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 153 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
