Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Leipzig's timezone is UTC+1, making Leipzig one hour ahead of Porto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OPO and LEJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Stansted Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Right now, £77 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £164. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from OPO to LEJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from OPO to LEJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the flights that depart from Porto Airport, 74.49% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is approximately 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Consider booking a hotel near LEJ if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport to the centre of Leipzig has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Leipzig in February.
The warmest month in Leipzig is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to LEJ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Leipzig, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 95 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.