Subway

8–20 Uhr opening makes this pre-security Subway the early fallback

This Subway sits in Terminal B, landside, so you can grab a sandwich before security or while waiting on arrivals. It runs daily from 8:00 to 20:00, which covers most daytime departures out of Leipzig/Halle. Price-wise it’s at the low end of the airport scale, with the usual €5–€8 range for a six-inch sub plus a bit more for meal deals.

You get the standard Subway setup: build-your-own sandwiches, basic salads, cookies, and fountain drinks. Bread choices and fillings line up with what you’d see in a German city branch, so expect things like Chicken Teriyaki, Tuna, and Veggie Delite, not anything airport-specific. It’s listed as fast food and sandwich shop, so this is pure function: quick calories in Terminal B without hunting through the Zentralterminal.

Lines here are usually shorter than at bigger city Subways because Terminal B at LEJ is relatively small. With two or three people in front of you, you’re still out in under 10 minutes. If there’s a full queue, budget 15–20 minutes, including payment and a quick restroom stop before you head to security for B gates.

Portions follow the global pattern: a footlong sub can carry you through a short European hop, especially if you add a 0.5L drink and a cookie. If you’re cost-watching, skip the combo and stick to a six-inch plus tap water from a bottle refill elsewhere in the terminal. Seating around the shop is basic but functional, so you can eat there or carry the bag straight to security.

Tip: if your flight leaves from Terminal B, order your sandwich here landside, then clear security and avoid paying higher prices airside at other snack stands.