Travelling from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Leipzig (where Leipzig/Halle Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to LEJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to LEJ leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and LEJ include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Faro Airport (FAO)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to LEJ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Book a flight ticket from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and LEJ are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Faro Airport (FAO)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight:
Flights that take off from BVA reach their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and discover Leipzig and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Leipzig. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport is Rs21,399. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs71,769. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is when most people book flights from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Plan your visit to Leipzig in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Leipzig is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your Paris to LEJ flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Leipzig
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Leipzig right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Paris to Leipzig/Halle Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts are must-visits when exploring Leipzig.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.