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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

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $233 16 Dec – 20 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$233, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

25 Nov – 26 Nov: $365, found 2 days ago1 Dec – 11 Dec: $257, found 6 days ago11 Dec – 15 Dec: $273, found 2 days ago16 Dec – 20 Dec: $233, found 2 days ago25 Dec – 26 Dec: $354, found 2 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027: $290, found 5 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $367, found 2 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: $284, found 2 days ago5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027: $316, found 2 days ago6 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027: $262, found 2 days ago7 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $363, found 7 days ago11 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027: $250, found 2 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $250, found 2 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $250, found 2 days ago3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027: $250, found 2 days ago7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027: $178, found 6 days ago9 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027: $383, found 2 days ago13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027: $430, found 2 days ago6 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027: $251, found 7 days ago11 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: $274, found 7 days ago13 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027: $281, found 7 days ago17 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027: $251, found 7 days ago23 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027: $476, found 7 days ago3 Oct 2027 – 10 Oct 2027: $473, found 3 days agoDecJanFebMarOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
25 Nov – 26 Nov$365LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 11 Dec$257SunExpressLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 15 Dec$273LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 20 Dec$233LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 26 Dec$354SunExpressLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027$290LufthansaLeipzig Hbf Rail Station (XIT) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$367Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027$284Corendon AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027$316Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027$262Corendon AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$363Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027$250LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$250AirDolomitiLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$250LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027$250LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027$178LufthansaLeipzig Hbf Rail Station (XIT) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027$383Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027$430Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027$251AirDolomitiLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027$274LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027$281AirDolomitiLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027$251LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027$476MarabuLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 3 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Oct 2027 – 10 Oct 2027$473LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $178.

November 2026From $3651 departure date25 Nov – 26 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $2334 departure dates16 Dec – 20 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $2509 departure dates11 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in January 2027
February 2027From $178Cheapest seen4 departure dates7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $2515 departure dates17 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $4731 departure date3 Oct 2027 – 10 Oct 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $189 24 Jun 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

13 Nov: $145, found 7 days ago16 Nov: $145, found 6 days ago25 Nov: $214, found 5 days ago27 Nov: $207, found 7 days ago15 Dec: $169, found 6 days ago28 Dec: $182, found 6 days ago6 Mar 2027: $188, found 7 days ago11 Mar 2027: $197, found 7 days ago12 Mar 2027: $197, found 7 days ago27 Mar 2027: $236, found 7 days ago30 Mar 2027: $154, found 7 days ago1 Jun 2027: $182, found 3 days ago24 Jun 2027: $189, found 2 days agoNovDecMarJun
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov$145SunExpressLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
16 Nov$145Corendon AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
25 Nov$214LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$207AjetLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$169Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
28 Dec$182Corendon AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
6 Mar 2027$188Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
11 Mar 2027$197LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
12 Mar 2027$197LufthansaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 Mar 2027$236Corendon AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
30 Mar 2027$154Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jun 2027$182Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
24 Jun 2027$189Pegasus AirlinesLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $145.

November 2026From $145Cheapest seen4 departure dates13 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1692 departure dates15 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1545 departure dates30 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $1822 departure dates1 Jun 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$221Cheapest seen49
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$148$103+20%26
14–29 days$123$105Cheapest seen35
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Check today's price

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