- 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 18 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
There are 3 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. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 538 miles (866 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Flights per day 18 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:36 AM |
Last flight 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$171
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$452
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 4 m
Flights on Sep 19
52
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 $452 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 52 flights from London to Leipzig, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 866 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 5 h 23 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.
U28629+
21916 · ICE 605
U28629+
21884 · ICE 601
FR 145
U28629+
18517 · ICE 1205
U28623+
21916 · ICE 605
FR 145
FR 176
FR 147
LH915 · LH158
EW8461+
18517 · ICE 1205Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $144, while a flight costs an average of $517.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$517 Average price | $144 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m 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 |
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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 $174 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average $319.
A bus is $373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 20h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Leipzig flights for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS340 · OS227+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h46 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS340 · OS227+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h46 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS340 · OS227+ 21886 · ICE 1101 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1834+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h02 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1834+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h42 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1834+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h52 | 9:07 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
KL1000 · KL1775+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h16 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1000 · KL1775+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h43 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4233+ LH156 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1530 · SK2677+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
U28629+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h46 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
U28629+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h13 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
U28629+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 11h46 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FR 145 | 7:15 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH923 · LH184+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h16 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH923 · LH156 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH184+ 21886 · ICE 1101 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH923 · LH186+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h16 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LG4592 · LG9471+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:00 AM London City Airport | 10h46 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LG4592 · LG9471+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 8:00 AM London City Airport | 6h46 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LG4592 · LG9471+ 21886 · ICE 1101 | 8:00 AM London City Airport | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
21884 · ICE 601+ U28623 | 8:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 6h26 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 605+ U28623 | 8:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18517 · ICE 1205+ U28623 | 8:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 5h53 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH156 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA992+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 8:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h11 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA992+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 8:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h38 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h56 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h23 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h56 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LX461+ LX966+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:00 AM London City Airport | 9h46 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX461+ LX966+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 9:00 AM London City Airport | 10h57 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS332 · OS229+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h41 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH901 · LH156 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h55 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DE4122 · DE4087+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 9h37 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH156 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h30 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1834+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h27 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
AF1581 · AF1834+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h47 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH4227 · LH4208+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h47 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
KL1006 · KL1779+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h01 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1006 · KL1779+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
KL1006 · KL1779+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h12 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LX319 · LX970+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h07 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LX457+ LX970+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 12:15 PM London City Airport | 8h02 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH4229+ LH158 | 1:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH909 · LH158 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915 · LH158 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 147 | 5:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 8:40 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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