Sunny Summer Getaways: A Rush on Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Flightways
Commencement of summer break - Airplanes heading towards warmer regions - Vacation time begins - Aircrafts journey towards the south.
With summer vacation on the horizon for Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, a whopping 81 planes are geared up to embark from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports this weekend. According to Mitteldeutsche Airport AG, Saturday and Sunday will see 55 departures at Leipzig/Halle Airport and 26 at Dresden Airport, potentially handling up to 24,500 passengers as the holidays kick off.
Takeoff to Southern Europe
Ready for the vacation of your dreams? Look no further - 32 flights are scheduled from Leipzig/Halle, including getaways to Antalya (Turkey), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Hurghada (Egypt), and Heraklion (Greece). Marabu, the region's largest holiday airline, takes the lead with an impressive 14 departures, closely followed by Sun Express, Condor, and Freebird Airlines. In addition, a flurry of 13 trips to Frankfurt awaits.
Dresden, meanwhile, gears up for 12 holiday flights and 14 trips within Germany and abroad. Antalya, Mallorca, and Rhodes island beckon the travelers of Dresden. Lufthansa takes center stage for the festive season, connecting the region to Frankfurt and Munich.
Park your worries (and car) aside - Prepare, book early!
With demand at an all-time high, Leipzig/Halle encourages travelers to reserve their parking spots online in advance.
- Leipzig
- Dresden
- Summer vacation
- Saxony
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Weekend getaway
- Sunny destinations
- Parking reservations
Enlightening Takeaways
Visitors of Leipzig/Halle Airport can expect an exciting range of vacation flights to popular sunny spots such as Antalya and Palma de Mallorca. The 2025 summer season schedule promises new destinations and increased flight frequencies, and Eurowings is a key player, offering affordable flights across Europe from as low as €29.99 [1][2][3].
Dresden's airport will also offer an expanded summer service, though specific destinations remain under wraps [1]. Eurowings is likely to be a part of the airline lineup, following the regional connectivity strategy [2].
To save yourself the trouble of last-minute parking hassles, it's advisable to reserve your parking spot ahead of time, making the most of long-term options for longer trips, and being aware of shuttle services or parking area transfer facilities [1]. Arriving early will help ensure a stress-free journey and secure a convenient parking spot for your adventure-filled holidays!
- For those planning a weekend getaway in Saxony or Saxony-Anhalt, keep in mind that the employment policy for parking at Leipzig/Halle Airport encourages travelers to reserve parking spots online in advance.
- As the lifestyle of traveling to sunny destinations becomes more popular, Dresden's employment policy includes connecting to Antalya, Mallorca, and Rhodes island through the summer service, with Eurowings as a likely airline for these routes.
