- 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.
Flights from London to Leipzig depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at kr345 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:36, the last at 22:20. The fastest flight covers the 538 miles (866 km) distance in 1h 45m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 538 miles (866 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price kr345 |
Flights per day 15 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:36 AM |
Last flight 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
kr1948
Average price
kr4188
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Flights per day
71
Distance
866 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Leipzig will cost around kr4188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1948.
Of the 71 flights that leave London for Leipzig onWed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 866 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LH158Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr654. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr654, and a train costs an average of kr1647.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr1600 Average price | kr1096 Average price Cheapest | kr2577 Average price | kr421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 23m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leipzig:
A bus is kr504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average kr1600.
A bus is kr1481 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average kr2577.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Leipzig flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH909 · LH158 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH909+ LH152 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915 · LH158 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915+ LH152 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h15 | 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5659+ LH158 | 6:30 PM London City Airport | 3h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH919+ LH152 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS338 · OS285 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 22h20 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 176 | 8:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 11:00 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
OS340 · OS285 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1381 · AF1734+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h31 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1734+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h31 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1834+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h27 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FR 145 | 6:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 9:10 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4233+ LH156 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
U28629+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h06 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
U28629+ 21876 · ICE 2591 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h02 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
U28629+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 12h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH923 · LH156 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH158 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h45 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA986+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h06 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA986+ 21876 · ICE 2591 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h02 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA986+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL978 · KL1777+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 11h57 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL978 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 11h01 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL978 · KL1777+ 21910 · ICE 1603 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 10h32 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
FR 176 | 8:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 10:50 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW9463 · EW9046+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h41 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW9463 · EW9046+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h10 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EW9463 · EW9046+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h37 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21876 · ICE 2591+ BA8491 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 5h17 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 605+ BA8491 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 10h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21884 · ICE 601+ BA8491 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 6h21 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH156 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1777+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h02 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1777+ 21910 · ICE 1603 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h37 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h56 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21876 · ICE 2591 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h52 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h56 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS332 · OS285 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5657+ LH158 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 13h00 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5657+ LH156 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 7h45 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982 · KL1777+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 10h22 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL982 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 9h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL982 · KL1777+ 21910 · ICE 1603 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 8h57 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH901 · LH156 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH901 · LH158 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83511 · D83302+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h17 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
D83511 · D83302+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 9h42 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21910 · ICE 1603 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h57 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 9h22 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 605+ BA7027 | 10:45 AM London City Airport | 8h01 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21910 · ICE 1603 · IC 2047+ BA7027 | 10:45 AM London City Airport | 7h32 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21924 · ICE 2597+ BA7027 | 10:45 AM London City Airport | 8h57 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA990+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h31 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA990+ 21910 · ICE 1603 · IC 2047 | 11:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h02 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
BA990+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 11:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h27 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH192+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h47 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH192+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h12 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH156 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4227+ LH158 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h45 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4227+ LH192+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
FR 147 | 12:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28171+ 21924 · ICE 2597 | 12:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 7h32 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
U28171+ 21910 · ICE 1603 · IC 2047 | 12:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 6h07 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
U28171+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 12:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 6h36 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS334 · OS285 | 12:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h30 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA992+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21924 · ICE 2597+ BA8493 | 1:25 PM London City Airport | 6h17 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 605+ BA8493 | 1:25 PM London City Airport | 5h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH4229+ LH158 | 1:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
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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Leipzig/Halle Flughafen -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Leipzig by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Leipzig flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Leipzig airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig/Halle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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