Leipzig / Halle International Airport is one of the German airports. It ranks 14th in the country in terms of size. From the name it is not difficult to guess that the airport serves the 2 cities closest to it - Leipzig and Halle. The airport was commissioned in 1927.
The airport has two runways with the same length, which is 3600 meters. A fairly large flow of passengers, more than 2 million, is served here annually.
A large number of airlines cooperate with the airport, such as Air Berlin, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Tunisair, etc. Flights are mainly made to European cities - London, Barcelona, Istanbul, etc.
Services
The airport in Leipzig has 2 passenger terminals, which offer the most comfortable waiting conditions for their guests.
There are cafes and restaurants on the territory of the terminals; guests of the airport can always visit them. There is also a fairly spacious shopping area where you can buy various goods, such as souvenirs.
In addition, for those who like to move independently while traveling, there are companies that provide cars for rent at the airport.
Of course, a standard set of services is presented here - ATMs, VIP-hall, post office, left-luggage office, etc.
For fans of entertainment, a casino is open around the clock at the airport, and for those who want to admire the view of the airport and the surrounding area, there is a special terrace on the roof of the building - you can enjoy a beautiful view from a height of 30 meters.
It is also worth highlighting a service such as a flight simulator. There is a special simulator on the territory of the terminal, which is used for professional training of pilots. Passengers have the opportunity to watch the learning process or try the subtleties of piloting on their own.
How to get there
There are several ways to get from the airport in Leipzig to nearby cities. Perhaps the simplest is the train. The train station is located directly below the terminal. Trains run to the nearest cities - Leipzig, Halle, Hanover, etc.
There are also regular buses from the airport.
Alternatively, you can consider a taxi and a rented car.