Your ultimate guide to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
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Discover Leipzig/Halle Airport
Leipzig/Halle is a spacious and clean airport, connecting Germany with parts of Europe and Africa.
Airport Code (IATA):
(LEJ)
Location:
Leipzig
Address:
Terminalring 11, 04435 Flughafen Leipzig/Halle
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Air Cairo, Air Anka, Austrian Airlines, Condor, Corendon Airlines, European Air Charter, Eurowings, Freebird Airlines, Lufthansa, Nile Air, Nouvelair, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, SmartLynx Airlines, Smartwings, Sundair, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
2,300,000
Brief History:
Leipzig/Halle Airport opened in 1927, but it was almost destroyed after being bombed in 1944. This is one of the top cargo airports in Europe, but it's also significant for civilian traffic.
Flights to and from Leipzig
Some major airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines operate flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport. Top destinations include Antalya, Frankfurt, Palma de Mallorca, Vienna and Istanbul.
Getting to and from the Airport
Leipzig/Halle Airport can be reached by S-Bahn, IC train or car. Car rental companies such as Avis and Enterprise can also be found at the airport. If you're considering leaving your car at the airport, know that parking prices start at €30 a day.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Leipzig/Halle Airport Currency Exchange
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