Getting to Leipzig/Halle Airport – how to reach the terminal
Leipzig/Halle Airport is easily accessible from Central Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia). Whether by train, car or bus – here you will find all routes to the terminal.
By public transport
S-Bahn lines S5 and S5X stop directly beneath the terminal building. Journey time from Leipzig Hbf 14 minutes, from Halle (Saale) Hbf 10 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes during the day.
By car
Direct access via motorways A9 and A14 (Schkeuditzer Kreuz). Reachable within 1–2 hours from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Brandenburg.
Parking is available from 70 € per week – details at Parking at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
By taxi or ride service
Taxis and ride services (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow) will take you comfortably to the terminal. During peak travel periods, advance booking is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Leipzig/Halle Airport by public transport?
S-Bahn lines S5 and S5X stop directly beneath the terminal building. Journey time from Leipzig Hbf 14 minutes, from Halle (Saale) Hbf 10 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes during the day.
How do I reach Leipzig/Halle Airport by car?
Direct access via motorways A9 and A14 (Schkeuditzer Kreuz). Reachable within 1–2 hours from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Brandenburg.
How early should I set off?
Allow enough buffer time: for European flights you must be at the terminal 2 hours before departure, for long-haul 2.5 hours – plus travel and parking time.