- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
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Popular flights to and from Leipzig
Popular flights to Leipzig
Rome to Leipzig flight
from $25
Direct flights available
2h10 average duration
17flights per day
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London to Leipzig flight
from $39
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1h35 average duration
15flights per day
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Barcelona to Leipzig flight
from $66
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2h40 average duration
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Vienna to Leipzig flight
from $143
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1h05 average duration
7flights per day
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Paris to Leipzig flight
from $349
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3h20 average duration
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Popular flights from Leipzig
Leipzig to London flight
from $35
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1h45 average duration
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Leipzig to Barcelona flight
from $52
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Leipzig to Rome flight
from $55
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Leipzig to Bologna flight
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0h55 average duration
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Complete guide to Leipzig
Things to do in Leipzig
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- Must visit
Museum in der Runden Ecke
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
- Must visit
Bach Museum
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
- Must visit
Marktplatz
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
- Must visit
Augustusplatz
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
- Must visit
Baumwollspinnerei
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
- Gluten-free
Leipziger Allerlei
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
- Vegetarian
Sächsische Grießklößchensuppe
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
- Gluten-free
Sächsische Kartoffelsuppe
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Frieda
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Thüringer Hof
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Auerbachs Keller
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €3.40
- Day pass
- €10.90
To the city center
Leipzig/Halle Flughafen -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 14 min
- Validate paper tickets before boarding if they are not pre-validated. Mobile tickets in LeipzigMOVE are already valid after purchase.
- Contactless card payment is available in many LVB trams and buses at ticket machines, but carry a backup payment method in case a machine is unavailable.
airport information
Airports in Leipzig
Check where to Leipzig flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)Flughafen Leipzig/Halle, Terminalring 11, 04435 Schkeuditz, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Leipzig/Halle Airport from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS5x, S5, S3 · 12m · $6 · every ~5 min
S5x, S5, S3 · 17m · $6 · every ~5 min
S5x, S5, S3 · 18m · $6 · every ~5 min
BusNxl · 25m
S5 · 25m · $5
Leipzig/Halle Airport airport facilities and services
Leipzig/Halle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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