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Altenburg Airport has been closed to scheduled flights since 2011. So passengers who want to travel from Altenburg to other cities in Germany or to other cities around the world use airports that are located around the city. Leipzig Halle Airport, which is located about 80 km from Altenburg, is among the most convenient and easily accessible airports that people use.

Dresden offers another alternative but it is located 120 km from Altenburg. Those traveling through Dresden can get to the airport by rental car or taxi. However, keep in mind that because Dresden is located so far from Altenburg, a taxi to the airport will be very expensive. If you choose to travel through Dresden Airport you can try to negotiate the fare with the taxi driver or try to carpool to the airport with other passengers who might be traveling along the same route.

Transportation to Leipzig Halle Airport from Altenburg City Center

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center, including taxi, rental car, shuttle services, and car. Taking a taxi to the airport is among the more expensive alternatives but it is the most convenient as it provides direct transportation from the city center. Trains are a popular method of transportation because they are a more economical option.

Train

Trains are one of the most popular methods of public transportation in Germany and an easy alternative to get to Leipzig Halle Airport from Altenburg. You can take a taxi to the nearest station and then transfer to the train. The train to Leipzig Halle Airport from Altenburg takes approximately 1 hour. Moreover, the train fare is considerably affordable compared to other transportation alternatives. A ticket for the train line that travels along this route costs 11 euros.

Taxi

If you’re in a hurry to catch your flight you might consider taking a taxi to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city center. Leipzig Halle Airport is located 80 km from the city center, so taxi fares can be expensive. If you’re traveling with a group then taking a taxi could be an affordable option. However, if you’re traveling alone keep in mind that taking a taxi is an expensive alternative.

Shuttle Services

There are various shuttle services that operate in and around the city. For more information on shuttle service providers in the city and its surroundings please search online. You can make a reservation for this service online as well. Some hotels provide their guests with shuttle services either for free or at a cost. For more information on hotel shuttle services please contact the hotel you are staying at.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are a very popular transportation alternative among those traveling from Altenburg to the airport. It takes about 1 hour to get to Leipzig Halle Airport by transfer vehicle. People who are visiting Altenburg for city events and organizations prefer transfer vehicles to the airport. The average fare for transfer vehicles may vary depending on the model of the vehicle you choose or the number of passengers there are.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a convenient method of transportation to get to Leipzig Halle Airport. It takes about 50 minutes to drive to the airport from Altenburg. If you rent a car from a company that also has an office at Leipzig Halle Airport then you can easily drop your rental car off at the airport before your departure.

Car

One of the easiest and fastest transportation alternatives to get to Leipzig Halle Airport is by car. Under normal traffic conditions it should take no more than 1 hour to get to the airport by car. After leaving the city center follow the signposts to Leipzig Halle Airport.

We would recommend using GPS to make navigating the city even easier. Once you arrive at the airport you can park your vehicle in the parking lot, which offers short-term and long-term parking options.

Airport Information

The closest airport passengers can use when traveling to Altenburg is Leipzig Halle Airport. The airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities. The information counters located at the airport offer passengers assistance with any questions they may have. Primeclass-Lounge offers passengers a unique environment as they wait for their flight. The lounge opens early in the morning and provides service until the evening. You can enjoy hot and cold refreshments while reading daily newspapers or magazines at the Primeclass-Lounge, which opens early in the morning and operates until the evening.

Families traveling with kids can enjoy free use of the children’s play areas. If you are traveling with an infant you can also enjoy free use of the baby changing rooms, located at Terminal B.

Leipzig Halle Airport features a variety of restaurants and cafes where you can pass the time. Venues where passengers can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Bistro Ju 52, Marche Express Bar, Marche Restaurant, Panini Backshop and Wiener Feinbacker. There are also shopping areas at the airport that offer variety of goods, ranging from newspapers to magazines, souvenirs, and duty free products.

The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus. 

Bus

Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.

You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.

Train – Metro

There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.

The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.

Taxi

It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.

Car Rental

You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.