Flying from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Leipzig and Amsterdam follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your LEJ to AMS flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LEJ and AMS include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$165 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from $306. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LEJ to AMS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LEJ to AMS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 13 miles from central Leipzig. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LEJ:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 57ºF to 75ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from LEJ to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 32ºF and 48ºF on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 35 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another standout destination in Netherlands and is around 35 miles south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.