- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Major art museum with old masters, modern works and Leipzig painting. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Flights from Budapest to Leipzig depart on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:14, the last at 22:20. The fastest flight covers the 644 km distance in 1h 25m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 644 km |
Average flight duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Flights per day 14 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:14 |
Last flight 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£162
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£398
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
3 h 9 m
Flights on 25 Sept
44
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Leipzig will cost around £398 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £162.
On Fri 25 Sept, we found 44 flights from Budapest to Leipzig, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 644 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 197
EW2781 · EW8003+
21924 · ICE 697
EW2781 · EW8003+
21916 · ICE 605
W62315+
21916 · ICE 605
W62315+
21884 · ICE 601
FR 197
OS640 · OS283
OS636 · OS285
LH1339 · LH156
LH1341 · LH158The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Leipzig flights for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1679 · LH121 · LH158 | 17:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h45 | 23:15 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1341 · LH158 | 19:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h50 | 23:15 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
| Friday 25 September | |||||
LH1343+ LH152 | 5:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h55 | 9:50 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH1343 · LH178+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 5:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h47 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1343 · LH178+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 5:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h51 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1343 · LH178+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 5:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h51 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1683 · LH2606+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h46 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1683 · LH2606+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 6:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h42 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1683 · LH2606+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h46 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SN2830 · SN2581+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h11 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SN2830 · SN2581+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 6:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h07 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SN2830 · SN2581+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h11 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS640 · OS283 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h55 | 9:40 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
OS640 · OS225+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h01 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS640 · OS225+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h57 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS640 · OS225+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h01 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
FR 197 | 8:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h30 | 10:10 Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW2781 · EW8003+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 8:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h57 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
EW2781 · EW2004+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h01 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
EW2781 · EW8003+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h01 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1685 · LH109 · LH156 | 9:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h40 | 18:00 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1685+ LH4064+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h26 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1685+ LH4064+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 9:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h22 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1685 · LH103 · LH156 | 9:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h40 | 18:00 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 2 changes | |
EW9783 · EW8045+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 9:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h17 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1335 · LH156 | 9:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h25 | 18:00 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
D83551 · D83302+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h06 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
D83551 · D83302+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 9:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h35 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
D83551 · D83302+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 9:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h02 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX2251 · LX966+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 9:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h30 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
LX2251 · LX966+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 9:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h57 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX2251 · LX966+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h01 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
W62315+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 10:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h41 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
W62315+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 10:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h37 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
W62315+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h41 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
OS632 · OS285 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h35 | 18:50 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
OS632 · OS229+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h31 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS632+ 21916 · ICE 605+ OS231 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h31 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS632+ 21924 · ICE 697+ OS231 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h27 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1337 · LH156 | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h05 | 18:00 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH1677 · LH1946+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h22 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1339 · LH156 | 14:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h45 | 18:00 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
OS636 · OS233+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h32 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS636 · OS285 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h40 | 18:50 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Major art museum with old masters, modern works and Leipzig painting. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Museum in Bach’s former home, presenting manuscripts, instruments and his life in Leipzig. Essential for music lovers.
Museum of printing, design and book culture in a historic industrial setting. Especially rewarding for visitors interested in crafts and media history.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades and markets. A natural base for exploring the old town on foot.
Elegant passage linking city-centre streets with shops, architecture and a striking glass roof. One of Leipzig’s signature urban walks.
Canal-side former industrial district now known for galleries, studios and street art. Popular for a slower local walk beyond the centre.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often finished with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting regional staple found in Leipzig homes and traditional inns.
Pan-fried freshwater fish from the Leipzig area, traditionally served simply to highlight local river and lake produce.
Leipzig’s best-known vegetable dish: peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, classically enriched with crayfish and butter. A historic local speciality.
Elegant restaurant in the Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof offering refined modern cuisine in a polished central setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted setting popular for traditional Leipzig dining.
Well-known restaurant focusing on Saxon and German specialities with a cosy, traditional interior near the city centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, dining and public transport are often a little cheaper than in Berlin, Munich or Hamburg, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. Tell the server the total amount when paying.
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Leipzig/Halle Airport Station -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Leipzig by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Leipzig flights use the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Leipzig airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig/Halle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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