Leipzig / Halle Airport

Minimum Connection Time in Leipzig / Halle Airport

It's essential to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It is recommended to always check this before booking flights. When claiming for compensation for a missed connection, a passenger should know the MCT. Below you can see the MCT for connecting flights in Leipzig / Halle Airport.

• Between domestic flights: 20 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 60 min.
• Between international flights: 60 min.

Leipzig / Halle Airport terminal

Airport terminals are the sections or different buildings which allow travellers to move between ground transport and the facilities for boarding and disembarking from an aircraft. It is very important to confirm the terminal before getting to the airport when you depart or have a transfer to another flight, as the terminals in bigger airports can be far from each other and passengers often need additional time to get to the necessary one. In Leipzig / Halle Airport there is 1 Terminal.

Terminal B – Lufthansa, Condor, Swiss International Air Lines, Air Malta and others

Transport to and from Leipzig Airport to city centre

It may be a challenge when visiting a destination for the very first time to find the best way to get to the city centre. Public transport is not always accessible straight from the airport and taxis can be expensive. It's a good idea to check all the transport options before travelling so you can prepare for your trip respectively. 

Train from the airport

• S-Bahn-Lines S5 and S5X
  Direction: Leipzig Central Station
  Travel time (approx.): 13 min. to Leipzig Central Station
  Operating hours: Mon-Fri: 05:08 AM - 12:50 AM
  Tickets: can be purchased at ticket machines
  Ticket price: adult single ticket starts from 4.20 EUR, children single ticket starts from 2.90 EUR

Leipzig airport taxi

• Pick up point: in front of Terminal B
  Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to the city centre of Leipzig
  Approximate price: from 35 EUR

Where to have a rest in Leipzig / Halle Airport

You can face a lengthy wait between flights, for example if you have a flight delay or your next flight leaves the following day. In such situations, it is important to be familiar with the potential places where you can spend time and have a good break between flights.

Lounges in Leipzig Halle Airport

Lounges are amenities in the airport which provide travellers with services such as food, drinks, relaxation zones, free WIFI and showers, so that passengers can wait in comfort.

• Lufthansa Business Lounge
  Location: Terminal B, Departures, after security
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 05:00 AM - 08:30 PM, Sat: 05:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Sun: 05:00 AM - 08:15 PM
  Price: reserved for passengers with specific credentials (elite status, premium tickets, etc.)
• Primeclass Lounge
  Location: Terminal B, Departures, after security
  Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun: 05:30 AM - 09:30 PM, Tue, Thu, Sat: 05:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  Price: 20 EUR

Leipzig Airport hotels

When your next flight takes off the next morning, or the lounges are not comfortable enough, the next alternative might be a hotel near the airport. Whereas some hotels are directly in the airport building, with others passengers may need to leave the airport to find a nearby hotel. In the event you choose to stay overnight in hotel between flights, we have chosen some comfortable possibilities for you.

• Globana Airport Hotel
  Price: from 68 EUR per night
  Address: Frankfurter Strasse 4, 04435 Schkeuditz, Germany
  Contact: +49 34 20433333
  Website: click
• ibis Styles Hotel
  Price: from 71 EUR per night
  Address: Haynaer Weg 15, 04435 Leipzig, Germany
  Contact: +49 40 5002220, email: info.hamburg@leonardo-hotels.com
  Website: click

Leipzig / Halle Airport restaurants and cafes

If travelling, it's important to have enough food and drink. Whatever you are seeking, whether it is a snack for the plane, a place for coffee before an early flight, or a place to take a rest and sit down during a layover, we have a selection of alternatives to fit your needs.

• Kamps Bäckerei
  Description: bakery
  Location: Terminal B, ground floor
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
• Marché Sandwich Manufaktur
  Description: sandwiches, baguettes, salads, desserts, homemade cakes, fresh juices, coffee and tea
  Location: Terminal B, ground floor, Arrivals
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily (acc. to flight schedule)
• Panini Backshop
  Description: fresh paninis and sandwiches
  Location: Mall
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
• Marché Restaurant
  Description: grill specialties, salads, fresh juices, home-made desserts
  Location: Terminal B, upper level gallery
  Opening hours: 07:30 AM - 08:30 PM, daily
• Bistro Ju 52
  Description: pizza, bagels, drinks
  Location: Check - in Hall
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
• Subway
  Description: sandwiches, cookies
  Location: Terminal B, ground floor
  Opening hours: Mon - Fri, Sun: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM; Sat 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Leipzig / Halle Airport shops

The airport shops are the perfect place to purchase that last-minute souvenir, or merely to pass some time before the flight. To find the top shops for your needs, check out the guide below.

• Heinemann
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: Terminal B, upper level
  Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule
• Eckert Newsagent’s, Post Office
  Description: newspapers, magazines, tobacco products
  Location: Arrivals area, ground floor
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Sun and holidays: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Eckert Presse & Buch
  Description: newspapers and books
  Location: Terminal B, upper level, Departures
  Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule

Leipzig / Halle Airport car rental

Sometimes driving is the most suitable option to explore a destination, or perhaps you need a car for your trip. This list of car rental companies will make it easier for you to select the most suitable choice for your trip.

• Avis
  Location: Terminal B
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:15 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Sun: 02:00 PM - 11:15 PM
  Contact: +49 34 12241804
• Europcar
  Location: Terminal B
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Sat: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Sun and holidays: 09:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  Contact: +49 34 2047700
• Hertz
  Location: Terminal B
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Sun: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  Contact: +49 34 20414317
• Sixt
  Location: Terminal B
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Sat: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun and holidays: 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  Contact: +49 89 66060060

Other Leipzig / Halle Airport facilities

• Children's Play Area
  Location: Terminal B, waiting area
  
  

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