Flights to Leipzig
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Leipzig is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dresden Airport (DRS, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
| Dresden Airport | DRS | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,350 ft | 755 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, LEJ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 465 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Leipzig
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig to London | United Kingdom | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Leipzig to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Leipzig to Rome | Italy | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Leipzig to Paris | France | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Leipzig to Hamburg | Germany | 294 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Leipzig to Bucharest | Romania | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Leipzig to Minsk | Belarus | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Leipzig to Budapest | Hungary | 644 km (400 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Leipzig to Warsaw | Poland | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Leipzig to Vienna | Austria | 451 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Leipzig to Barcelona | Spain | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Leipzig to Stockholm | Sweden | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Leipzig to Munich | Germany | 361 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Leipzig to Milan | Italy | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Leipzig to Belgrade | Serbia | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Leipzig to Prague | Czechia | 200 km (125 mi) | about 1 h |
| Leipzig to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Leipzig to Copenhagen | Denmark | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Leipzig to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Leipzig to Oslo | Norway | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Leipzig to Köln | Germany | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Leipzig to Dublin | Ireland | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Leipzig to Beijing | China | 7,491 km (4,655 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Leipzig to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,710 km (1,062 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Leipzig to Tianjin | China | 7,599 km (4,722 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Leipzig to Moscow | Russia | 1,728 km (1,074 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Leipzig to Seoul | South Korea | 8,267 km (5,137 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Leipzig to Harbin | China | 7,523 km (4,675 mi) | about 10 h 24 min |
| Leipzig to Shenyang | China | 7,709 km (4,790 mi) | about 10 h 38 min |
| Leipzig to New York City | United States | 6,379 km (3,964 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Leipzig?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, DRS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LEJ from Leipzig city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Leipzig on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.