Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to London: what you need to know
London is 1 hour behind Leipzig, where Leipzig/Halle Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stansted Airport (STN). There are 3 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from LEJ to STN is the 10:50 Ryanair service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 22:45 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from LEJ to London.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to London are available for booking. Stansted Airport (STN) will be where your journey ends.
Keep an eye out for promotions from Ryanair. This airline has direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LEJ to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can enter United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Germany. But before booking your cheap tickets from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Leipzig, LEJ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 29 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LEJ? If you're catching an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to London
15 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London. Return flights start at 33 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LEJ to London, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LEJ to London at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LEJ to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
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Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
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