Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
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Leipzig/Halle Airport (IATA: LEJ, ICAO: EDDP) is an international airport serving both Leipzig and Halle cities in the state of Saxony, being the second-largest cargo hub in Germany.
LEJ Airport mainly operates flights to European destinations as well as to domestic destinations. Leipzig Airport is located in Schkeuditz, 20 km from Leipzig city centre. In fact, the airport is located between Leipzig and Halle cities.
As for being the European DLH Aviation hub, it is the fifth-busiest airport in Europe and the second-busiest in Germany in terms of cargo traffic.
LEJ Airport is a hub for AeroLogic, Amazon Air, Antonov Airlines and DHL Aviation and a focus city for Condor.
Leipzig/Halle Airport handled 1,558,602 passengers during 2022.
Terminal + info
Leipzig Airport has a single passenger terminal split into the Main Terminal and Terminal B facilities, handling both domestic and international flights.
Facilities and Services + info
LEJ Airport is widely equipped with the following Services and Amenities at its passengers disposal:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Postal services
- Baby care facilities
- Shops and Restaurants
- Information desk
- Luggage storage
- Children’s play area
- Medical services
About Leipzig
Leipzig is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony, being the eighth most populated city in Germany. It is located 160 km (99 miles) southwest of Berlin in the Leipzig Bay, in the North German Plain.
Altogether with Halle (Saale), which is the largest city in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, forms the conurbation of Leipzig-Halle.
Leipzig has been a trade city since Holy Roman Empire. Its location at the intersection of Via Regia and Via Imperii, the two major medieval trade routes, was key to its development as a trading post.
Given the rich history that Leipzig has, while your stay in the city you’d better not to miss Monument of the Battle of the Nations, Auerbach’s Cellar, the Old Leipzig bourse, the German National Library, Leipzig Zoological Garden, the New city hall and the Old city hall, among other important sites.
Transport + info
Given the particular location of Leipzig/Halle Airport, between Leipzig and Halle cities, the transportation options attached below may help you transfer safe and sound to the city centre:
Bus: Several bus options are available from Leipzig Airport.
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Taxi: Transfer to Leipzig in just 40 minutes and to Halle in 30 minutes by taking a taxi in Leipzig Airport.
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Train: Underneath LEJ Airport Terminal there’s a train station with frequent service to downtown Leipzig and further cities in Germany.
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Car Rental: To rent a car at Leipzig Airport is a good way to begin your journey. Check our search engine for further details!
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Contact
Find attached below Leipzig Airport contact details:
Address: Terminalring 11, 04435 Schkeuditz, GERMANY
Phone: +49 341 224 1155
