Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Copenhagen.
To ensure you catch your CPH to LEJ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPH and LEJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
$279 is currently the best price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Return flights start at $358. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPH to LEJ if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CPH to LEJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
76.54% of flights taking off from Copenhagen Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Copenhagen Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Grab a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and discover Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to central Leipzig has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Leipzig. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you want to explore Leipzig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPH to LEJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.