Flights Vienna → Leipzig
VIE → LEJ
Route overview
The flight route operates from Vienna to Leipzig, utilizing the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Leipzig has been operational since 1927 and currently serves over 1.5 million passengers annually.
The Vienna (VIE) → Leipzig (LEJ) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Leipzig the average ATFM delay is 6.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.
Heading to Leipzig: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Vienna (VIE) to Leipzig (LEJ) heads north-west for about 482 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 min (atfm); arriving into Leipzig it is 6.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 85% | 12 min | 3.5% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating VIE-LEJ
Frequently asked questions about VIE-LEJ
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Austrian Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Leipzig, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Vienna-Leipzig route is about 482 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
