# LEJ — Leipzig/Halle Airport > Machine-readable reference for LEJ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lej HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lej Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lej.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LEJ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T06:52:44.021+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Leipzig/Halle Airport - IATA: LEJ - ICAO: EDDP - City: Schkeuditz - Country: DE (DE) - Timezone: Europe/Berlin - Distance from city: 15 km (9 mi) northwest of central Leipzig - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 2.6M - Official website: https://www.leipzig-halle-airport.de/ ## Overview Welcome Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) presents a unique juxtaposition: a modest passenger terminal with an oversized cargo operation, featuring heavy freighters unloading next to your holiday flight. Located just 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Leipzig, this airport offers leisure travelers 24/7 operations and direct access to a full ICE railway station, which is rare for an airport of its size. The cargo hub status means you might spot large aviation freighters while enjoying short walks and quirky airport touches like an on-site casino. At a glance Handling around 2.6 million passengers annually, Leipzig/Halle Airport is comprised of two terminals: Zentralterminal and Terminal B. It operates two runways and is situated conveniently for both Leipzig and Halle, lacking major airline hubs but benefiting from direct rail connections. The presence of a DHL Aviation hub ensures it never sleeps, offering opportunities for plane spotters and convenience for passengers catching early trains or flights. Terminals & layout LEJ's primary terminals, the Zentralterminal and Terminal B, are compact and efficient, offering a streamlined experience. Zentralterminal holds The Lounge, with access priced at… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal B** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/terminals/b - **Central Terminal (Zentralterminal)** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/terminals/zentralterminal ## Dining (18) - **Bäckerei Kamps** — B · Bakery · Coffee Shop · $ · Mo - Fr 4 – 20 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/backerei-kamps-b - **Bar** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/bar-b - **Bistro "Ju 52"** — Zentralterminal · Café · Bistro · $ · Mo - So 5 - 13 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/bistro-ju-52-zentralterminal - **Brezel Bar** — B · Snack Bar · Fast Food · $ · angepasst an den Flugplan URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/brezel-bar-b - **Casino Bar** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/casino-bar-b - **Duty-Free-Shop "All Yours Leipzig Halle"** — B · Duty-Free Shop · Retail · $$ · entsprechend dem Flugplan geöffnet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/duty-free-shop-all-yours-leipzig-halle-b - **Eckert Presse & Buch** — B · Newsstand · Bookstore · $ · täglich entsprechend dem Flugplan geöffnet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/eckert-presse-buch-b - **Eckert – Presse, Tabak, Lotto, Post** — B · Newsstand · Convenience Store · $ · Mo – So 10 – 18 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/eckert-presse-tabak-lotto-post-b - **Fast Food Global Döner** — B · Fast Food · Turkish · $ · Mo - So 4:30 - 18 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/fast-food-global-doner-b - **Jannys Eis** — B · Ice Cream Shop · Café · $ · Mo – Fr 7 – 18:00 Uhr, Sa - So 12 – 17:00 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/jannys-eis-b - **Kamps Backshop** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/kamps-backshop-b - **Marché Restaurant** — B · Italian · Restaurant · $$ · Mo - So 10 - 17 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/marche-restaurant-b - **Marché Sandwich Manufaktur** — B · Sandwich Shop · Fast Food · $ · Mo - So 03:30 Uhr - 19 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/marche-sandwich-manufaktur-b - **Mobile Internet Store** — B · Retail · Technology · $ · entsprechend dem Flugplan geöffnet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/mobile-internet-store-b - **Segafredo Espresso Bar** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/segafredo-espresso-bar-b - **Subway** — B · Fast Food · Sandwich Shop · $ · Mo - So 8 - 20 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/subway-b - **Thüringer Rostbratwurst** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/thuringer-rostbratwurst-b - **Zigolini Caffe & Bar** — B · Café · Bar · $ · angepasst an den Flugplan URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/restaurants/zigolini-caffe-bar-b ## Lounges (3) - **Primeclass Lounge Leipzig/Halle** — B · access: Terminal B, Schengen, paid access · 05:00-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/lounges/primeclass-lounge-leipzig-halle-b - **The Lounge** — Zentralterminal · access: Lufthansa Business Class, Star Alliance Gold, Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Lounge Pass, OnPass, Global Lounge Network · day pass: 30,00 € · Mo - So 5 Uhr - 21 Uhr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/lounges/the-lounge-zentralterminal - **VIP Lounge Leipzig/Halle** — B · access: Terminal B, non-Schengen, paid/contract URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/lounges/vip-lounge-leipzig-halle-b ## Shops (10) - **Bookshop Eckert** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/bookshop-eckert-b - **Drugstore Kiosk** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/drugstore-kiosk-b - **Jewellery Shop** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/jewellery-shop-b - **Kids Toys Shop** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/kids-toys-shop-b - **Lloyd Shoes** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/lloyd-shoes-b - **Regional Products Shop** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/regional-products-shop-b - **Relay** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/relay-b - **Souvenir Shop Leipzig** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/souvenir-shop-leipzig-b - **Travel Market** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/travel-market-b - **Travel Value & Duty Free** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/shops/travel-value-duty-free-b ## Parking (15) - **EV Charging Stations** — EV chargers · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/ev-charging - **P10** — Employee and overflow parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/p10 - **P2** — Short-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/p2 - **P3** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/p3 - **P30** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/p30 - **P8** — Outdoor parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/p8 - **Parking Garage** — Long stay · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-garage - **Parking Space P1** — Short stay · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p1 - **Parking Space P11** — Short stay · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p11 - **Parking Space P15** — Long stay · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p15 - **Parking Space P20** — Remote · 0.8 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p20 - **Parking Space P21** — Long stay · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p21 - **Parking Space P4** — Long stay · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p4 - **Parking Space P6** — Valet · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p6 - **Parking Space P7** — Short stay · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/parking/parking-space-p7 ## Ground transport (8) - **Halle city bus 360** — Regional bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/halle-city-bus-360 - **ICE long-distance trains** — Intercity-Express rail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/ice-long-distance-trains - **Leipzig city bus 207** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/leipzig-city-bus-207 - **RE regional trains** — Regional-Express rail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/re-regional-trains - **Ride-hailing services** — Pre-booked car service · nubikumnb URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/ride-hailing-services - **S5** — S-Bahn commuter rail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/s5 - **S5X** — S-Bahn express commuter rail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/s5x - **Taxi stand Leipzig/Halle Airport** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lej/transport/taxi-stand-leipzig-halle-airport ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Budget-conscious travelers can directly access Leipzig Hbf and Halle from the airport’s rail station with cheap advance tickets using the S5/S5X lines. - _Quiet_: Primeclass Lounge in Terminal B offers quieter seating away from the main gate commotion for a fee. - _Time_: Anticipate short queues at security outside peak times, but be aware of spikes during holiday charters leaving for European resorts. - _Local_: Enjoy the observation deck views of DHL’s freighter operations, a rare treat for aviation enthusiasts. - _Money_: A train connection from Zentralterminal can sometimes be as cost-effective as connecting flights, particularly with Sparpreis deals. - _Time_: After evening departures, dining options close, so pack snacks if you have a nighttime or early a.m. schedule. - _Avoid_: The airport Wi-Fi is free but limited; download heavy content before arrival to avoid throttling issues. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LEJ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lej/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lej/departures — HTML page with live departures