Leipzig/Halle Airport - LEJ

Leipzig/Halle Airport is an international airport that serves the area of Leipzig and Halle in the state of Saxony. Even though it is named after the Leipzig and Halle, it is actually located in the village of Schkeuditz in Delitzsch. This is due to a deal struck between Leipzig and Delitzsch. It serves as the hub for several airlines including AeroLogic and DHL Aviation. Antonov Airlines, Condor, and Volga-Dnepr Airlines also serve it. The airport also serves the military including NATO. Leipzig/Halle Airport’s code is LEJ. Places found near Leipzig/Halle Airport include Schkeuditz, Leipzig, Piesteritz, and Wittenberg.

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This international airport was built in 1926 and was opened in 1927. In 2018, the Leipzig/Halle Airport served an estimated 2.57 million passengers, mostly with European destinations. It is also an important cargo airport and is the fifth busiest cargo airport in Europe, having handled over 1.2 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2018. Leipzig/Halle Airport features a modern airport terminal with an adjacent railway and motorway. There are two runways and passengers travelling to the airport can be done through rail or through the highway.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The airport nearest Leipzig/Halle Airport is the 7 Days Premium Hotel Leipzig-Airport. It is a well-reviewed airport hotel and is just a few minutes away. It is also less than 10 minutes from the Leipzig town center. Another hotel near the airport is the ACHAT Comfort Mess-Leipzig. It is only a 13-minute drive from the airport and is also close to many local attractions.

Other nearby airports and Leipzig/Halle Airport alternatives include the Attenburg Nobits Airport, located 33 miles away. Another option is the Erfurt Airport, this one is located further away in Erfurt.