Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Leipzig and Frankfurt are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 43 Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:50 with Lufthansa.
Your LEJ to FRA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Frankfurt (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
With 75.83% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering LEJ to FRA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LEJ and FRA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, $172 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $328. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LEJ to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LEJ to FRA.
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Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
When it comes to Leipzig/Halle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.68% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Leipzig/Halle Airport from central Leipzig, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LEJ:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LEJ to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.