Central Germany's gateway for passengers and major air cargo hub.
Opened
1927
Location
Schkeuditz, Germany
Leipzig/Halle Airport (IATA: LEJ, ICAO: EDDP) is an international airport located near Schkeuditz, serving the metropolitan regions of Leipzig and Halle (Saale) in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is one of the most important cargo airports in Europe, serving as a primary hub for DHL Express and other freight carriers.
The airport offers scheduled passenger services to numerous European and international destinations, operated by carriers including Ryanair, Wizz Air, and seasonal charter airlines. Its dual-runway system and 24-hour operating capability make it particularly attractive for cargo operations.
The airport is owned by Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and plays a significant economic role in central Germany, supporting thousands of jobs in the logistics and aviation sectors.
Terminals
The airport has a single main passenger terminal building with modern facilities handling both scheduled and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Leipzig city centre and Halle by the S-Bahn S5 and S5X rail services, with journey times of approximately 14 minutes to Leipzig main station.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Ryanair and Wizz Air for passenger traffic, while DHL Express operates its European air hub here for cargo.
Notable facts
- ›DHL Express operates one of its largest European hubs at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- ›The airport is one of Germany's top cargo airports by freight volume.
- ›It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, supporting continuous freight operations.
- ›The airport has two parallel runways enabling high-capacity simultaneous operations.
- ›It was significantly expanded and modernised following German reunification in the 1990s.
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