LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport
Leipzig · GermanyICAO EDDP
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is an airport serving Leipzig, Germany, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 51° 25' 26.0" N, 12° 14' 11.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 465 feet (142 meters) above sea level. With 28 direct destinations served by 15 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Berlin (GMT+2).
Destinations
28
Airlines
15
Elevation ft
465/ 142m
Europe/Berlin
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LEJ
ICAO Code
EDDP
City
Leipzig
Country
Germany
Elevation
465 ft
Local Time
06:27 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.4239°
Longitude:12.2364°
Popular Routes from LEJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 1,355 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 340 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 2,046 mi | 4h 32m | medium-haul | 514 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 850 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 349 kg | View |
| FNC | Funchal, Portugal | 1,951 mi | 4h 22m | medium-haul | 490 kg | View |
| FUE | Fuerteventura, Spain | 2,083 mi | 4h 37m | medium-haul | 523 kg | View |
| HER | Heraklion, Greece | 1,283 mi | 3h 6m | medium-haul | 322 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 939 mi | 2h 27m | medium-haul | 236 kg | View |
| RHO | Rhodos, Greece | 1,298 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 326 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 2,199 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 552 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 300 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LEJ
15 active airlines serving Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Flybaboo
F7Switzerland
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germania
STGermany
Germanwings
4UGermany
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Ryanair
FRIreland
SunExpress
XQTurkey
TUIfly
X3Germany
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Leipzig/Halle Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurt Airport | ERF | Erfurt | Germany | 102 km |
| Dresden Airport | DRS | Dresden | Germany | 112 km |
| Karlovy Vary International Airport | KLV | Karlovy Vary | Czech Republic | 144 km |
| Berlin-Tegel Airport | TXL | Berlin | Germany | 146 km |
| Berlin-Schönefeld Airport | SXF | Berlin | Germany | 138 km |
| Rostock-Laage Airport | RLG | Laage | Germany | 278 km |
| Kassel-Calden Airport | KSF | Kassel | Germany | 198 km |
| Nuremberg Airport | NUE | Nuernberg | Germany | 229 km |
Other Airports in Germany
Augsburg Airport
AGBAugsburg
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
SXFBerlin
Berlin-Tegel Airport
TXLBerlin
Bremen Airport
BREBremen
Cologne Bonn Airport
CGNCologne
Dortmund Airport
DTMDortmund
Dresden Airport
DRSDresden
Düsseldorf Airport
DUSDuesseldorf
Erfurt Airport
ERFErfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport
FRAFrankfurt
Friedrichshafen Airport
FDHFriedrichshafen
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
HHNHahn
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 25' 26.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 12° 14' 11.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.423889
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 12.236389
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 465 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 142 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Leipzig/Halle Airport?
The IATA code for Leipzig/Halle Airport is LEJ, and its ICAO code is EDDP. The airport is located in Leipzig, Germany.
How many destinations can you fly to from LEJ?
There are 28 direct destinations available from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany.
What airlines fly from LEJ?
There are 15 airlines operating from LEJ, including Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Flybaboo, Formosa Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Leipzig/Halle Airport in?
Leipzig/Halle Airport is in the Europe/Berlin timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Leipzig/Halle Airport?
Leipzig/Halle Airport sits at an elevation of 465 feet (142 meters) above sea level.
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