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Cheap Flights from Leipzig (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Leipzig to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$293 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
Istanbul.$318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.
Istanbul.$326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Istanbul.$335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Istanbul.$346 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.
Istanbul.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Istanbul.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Istanbul.$359 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Leipzig on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Leipzig.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Leipzig to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Leipzig to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from $509
Sep
from $346
Oct
from $437
Nov
from $293
Dec
from $405
Jan
from $359
Feb
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Mar
from $350
Apr
from $442
May
from $391
Jun
from $437
Jul
from $582

Direct flights from Leipzig to Istanbul

Leipzig to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Leipzig to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Leipzig to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$293
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Leipzig to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Leipzig to Istanbul is $293. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Leipzig to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Leipzig to Istanbul.
As of August 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Leipzig to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Leipzig to Istanbul is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Leipzig Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Leipzig.

  • Flights from LEJ to IST start from 10:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:10 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Your LEJ to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LEJ and IST:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Antalya Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Right now, $158 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $293. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from LEJ to IST by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • January is the cheapest month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LEJ to IST.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

  • 77.68% of flights leaving from Leipzig/Halle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central Leipzig to Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LEJ:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to IST sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Leipzig to Istanbul

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