Cheap flights from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul from $189 LEJ, XIT → IST, SAW
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), Leipzig Hbf Rail Station (XIT) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $233 with Lufthansa, 16 Dec – 20 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $189 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $189, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $233, 16 Dec to 20 Dec
- Usual return price
- $250 to $364
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $178 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $250 to $364.
Cheapest return found recently
$233
16 Dec – 20 Dec · Lufthansa
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:15 a.m. · 16 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · 6 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$233 16 Dec – 20 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$178 7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $178 to $251.
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 24 departure dates from 25 Nov to 3 Oct 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
242 fares on 24 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 26 Nov | $365 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 11 Dec | $257 | SunExpress | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $273 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 20 Dec | $233 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 26 Dec | $354 | SunExpress | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $290 | Lufthansa | Leipzig Hbf Rail Station (XIT) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $367 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $284 | Corendon Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $316 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 | $262 | Corendon Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $363 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $250 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $250 | AirDolomiti | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $250 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $250 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $178 | Lufthansa | Leipzig Hbf Rail Station (XIT) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $383 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $430 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | $251 | AirDolomiti | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | $274 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $281 | AirDolomiti | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 | $251 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $476 | Marabu | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Oct 2027 – 10 Oct 2027 | $473 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $178.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, AirDolomiti, SunExpress, Corendon Airlines, Marabu.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $169 to $197.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$189
24 Jun 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · 9 h 5 min trip
1 stop · via Antalya Airport (AYT) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · overnight connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$189 24 Jun 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$145 13 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $103 to $144.
At $189, 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 13 departure dates from 13 Nov to 24 Jun 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
110 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $145 | SunExpress | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $145 | Corendon Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $214 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $207 | Ajet | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $169 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $182 | Corendon Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $188 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Mar 2027 | $197 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $197 | Lufthansa | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Mar 2027 | $236 | Corendon Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Mar 2027 | $154 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jun 2027 | $182 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jun 2027 | $189 | Pegasus Airlines | Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $145.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Leipzig/Halle 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 16 Dec – 20 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% 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 | $330 | $216 | +36% | 41 |
| 7–13 days | $330 | $277 | +36% | 46 |
| 14–29 days | $270 | $221 | +11% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $243 | $221 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $342 | $223 | +41% | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $248 | $178 | +2% | 46 |
| 180+ days | $313 | $236 | +29% | 37 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $148 | $103 | +20% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $123 | $105 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $134 | $105 | +9% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $129 | $106 | +5% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $160 | $144 | +30% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $171 | $160 | +39% | 38 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Berlin → Istanbul
147 km from Leipzig/Halle
$108
$125 less than flying from Leipzig/Halle
1 Dec – 7 Dec · BER → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dresden → Istanbul
113 km from Leipzig/Halle
$301
$68 more than flying from Leipzig/Halle
21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · DRS → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Berlin → Istanbul
147 km from Leipzig/Halle
$63
$126 less than flying from Leipzig/Halle
8 Apr 2027 · BER → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dresden → Istanbul
113 km from Leipzig/Halle
$235
$46 more than flying from Leipzig/Halle
14 Dec · DRS → IST · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Erfurt → Istanbul
97 km from Leipzig/Halle
$238
$49 more than flying from Leipzig/Halle
18 Dec · ERF → SAW · 1 stop
found 6 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 16 Dec – 20 Dec. 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 Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $233 with Lufthansa, 16 Dec to 20 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $178 with Lufthansa, 7 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $250 to $364.
How much is a one-way flight from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $189 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $145 with SunExpress, 13 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $169 to $197.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $178, 7 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $145, 13 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 24 Jun 2027, takes 9 h 5 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle to Istanbul?
Between 25 Nov and 3 Oct 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 11 of the 24 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 5 and AirDolomiti on 3. Between 13 Nov and 24 Jun 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Corendon Airlines on 3 and Lufthansa on 3.
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
