Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and LEJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Stansted Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight is $324. A round-trip fare right now is $448. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GLA to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GLA to LEJ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near GLA:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Reserve a hotel close to LEJ if you're catching a late Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and discover Leipzig and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Leipzig in February.
Book your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you'd like to explore Leipzig during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to LEJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Leipzig, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 153 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.