Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Barcelona and Leipzig are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave enough time to catch your BCN to LEJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat 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 BCN and LEJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Right now, ج.م. 3,724 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 7,972. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to LEJ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat 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 showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LEJ:
Grab a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Leipzig based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you want to explore Leipzig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to LEJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Leipzig has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Leipzig, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
