Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Budapest and Leipzig follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your BUD to LEJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUD and LEJ include:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
$98 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Return flights start from $218. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BUD to LEJ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights taking off from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to LEJ if you're taking a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt to explore Leipzig and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to central Leipzig has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Leipzig. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 81ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºF and 43ºF. Search for cheap tickets from BUD to LEJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Leipzig, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 95 miles 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.
Around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another favorite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.