Cheap flights from Dresden to Istanbul from $235 DRS, XIR → IST, SAW
Dresden International Airport (DRS), Dresden Hbf Railway Station (XIR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $301 with Lufthansa, 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $235 with Lufthansa, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $235, Lufthansa, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $301, 21 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $359 to $556
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $301 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $359 to $556.
Cheapest return found recently
$301
21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · Lufthansa
Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:00 a.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 15 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$301 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $249 to $418.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 1 Dec to 21 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
69 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 11 Dec | $378 | Lufthansa | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $720 | Lufthansa | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $501 | SunExpress | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $301 | Lufthansa | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $301.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lufthansa, SunExpress.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $158 to $235.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$235
14 Dec · Lufthansa
Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:05 a.m. · 9 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$235 14 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$137 14 Novfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $115 to $235.
At $235, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 5 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
22 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $137 | SunExpress | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec | $271 | Lufthansa | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $235 | Lufthansa | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $158 | Ajet | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Apr 2027 | $181 | Eurowings | Dresden International Airport (DRS) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $137.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lufthansa, SunExpress, Ajet, Eurowings.
Premium cabin fares from Dresden to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dresden to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $465 | $259 | +82% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $427 | $356 | +67% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $457 | $285 | +79% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $344 | $285 | +34% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $425 | $301 | +66% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $334 | $271 | +31% | 31 |
| 180+ days | $256 | $249 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $137 | $115 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $137 | $115 | +0% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $149 | $128 | +9% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $201 | $128 | +47% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $191 | $151 | +39% | 34 |
| 90–179 days | $196 | $162 | +43% | 40 |
| 180+ days | $278 | $204 | +103% | 19 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Prague → Istanbul
119 km from Dresden
$111
$190 less than flying from Dresden
1 Dec – 8 Dec · PRG → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Leipzig/Halle → Istanbul
113 km from Dresden
$233
$68 less than flying from Dresden
16 Dec – 20 Dec · LEJ → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Prague → Istanbul
119 km from Dresden
$55
$180 less than flying from Dresden
13 Nov · PRG → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Leipzig/Halle → Istanbul
113 km from Dresden
$189
$46 less than flying from Dresden
24 Jun 2027 · LEJ → SAW · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dresden to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $301 with Lufthansa, 21 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $359 to $556.
How much is a one-way flight from Dresden to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $235 with Lufthansa, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $137 with SunExpress, 14 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $158 to $235.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dresden to Istanbul?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $301, 21 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $137, 14 Nov, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dresden to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Lufthansa on 14 Dec, takes 9 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dresden to Istanbul?
Between 1 Dec and 21 Jan 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and SunExpress on 1. Between 14 Nov and 5 Apr 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, SunExpress on 1 and Ajet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
