Travelling from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Leipzig.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to LEJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Rome to LEJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
FCO is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Want other options for a direct flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)? Browse the fares jetting out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Catch your direct flight from Rome to LEJ with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of CIA.
Break up your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LEJ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in approximately 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Rome to LEJ? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near LEJ if you're taking a late flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Leipzig. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport is $81. The cheapest price for a return flight is $284. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Rome to LEJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Leipzig. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Rome to LEJ for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Leipzig to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Leipzig
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Leipzig right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig) and Bach Museum are must-visits when exploring Leipzig.
Complete your Leipzig trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Leipzig and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Rome to Leipzig/Halle Airport.