Flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Corfu.
Leave enough time to make your CFU to LEJ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Leipzig (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with Condor. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CFU and LEJ:
Vienna International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight is £39. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £174. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CFU to LEJ.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CFU to LEJ.
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Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CFU touch down on schedule 81.97% of the time.
Central Corfu to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is approximately 2 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CFU. Whether you have an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LEJ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt to explore Leipzig and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport is roughly 13 miles from the centre of Leipzig. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Leipzig in February.
The warmest month in Leipzig is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CFU to LEJ in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Leipzig, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 95 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.