Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, making Leipzig one hour behind Athens.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ATH to LEJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and LEJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
C$120 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$248. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to LEJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Consider booking a hotel near LEJ if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and see more of Leipzig and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Leipzig based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to LEJ in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 153 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.