Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

An economy award from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $86.56. ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 more charge the same. One airline flies nonstop from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,051 miles (1,691 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Frankfurt and Bodrum and more.
How many miles LEJ to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $86.56β107.56 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $78.56β479.56 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $83.56β104.56 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $78.56β479.56 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000β20,000 | $108.56β529.56 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $78.56β479.56 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $78.56β479.56 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $153.36β524.36 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LEJ to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book LEJ to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
LEJ to IST with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Turkish Airlines


- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way



- Via Bodrum (BJV)AJet, then Turkish Airlines


- Via Dalaman (DLM)SunExpress, then Turkish Airlines


- Via Brussels (BRU)Helvetic Airways, then Turkish Airlines2L

- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, Pegasus and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines

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- Via Heraklion (HER)Marabu Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe, then Aegean Airlines
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LEJ to IST: common questions
How many miles does LEJ to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $86.56. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LEJ to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Leipzig/Halle from Istanbul by plane?
Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) and Istanbul (IST) are 1,051 miles (1,691 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LEJ to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Leipzig/Halle and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Frankfurt (FRA), Bodrum (BJV), Dalaman (DLM) and Brussels (BRU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.





