Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stuttgart.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your STR to LEJ flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between STR and LEJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Right now, $126 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $273. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from STR to LEJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STR to LEJ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, 77.15% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near STR:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you're landing on a late Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LEJ:
Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week before traveling.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is approximately 13 miles from the center of Leipzig. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Leipzig in February.
When reserving your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 81ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STR to LEJ in January. Temperatures average between 18ºF and 43ºF then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Leipzig. Around 95 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
