Turkish Airlines award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Turkish Airlines award flights: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Turkish Airlines loads its schedule 354 days before departure. Through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles you can only book it 331 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
354 days out
Shortest program window
331 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Alliance
Star Alliance
Programs that can book Turkish Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
Star AllianceAir Canada Aeroplan
Opens 354 days before departure
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceAir New Zealand Airpoints
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Star AllianceANA Mileage Club
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceAvianca LifeMiles
Opens 354 days before departure
No holds+1
Star AllianceEVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceLufthansa Miles & More
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Holds by phone2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip+2
Star AllianceTAP Miles&Go
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceThai Royal Orchid Plus
Opens 354 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceUnited MileagePlus
Opens 337 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds- Star Alliance
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
What Turkish Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Turkish Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–IstanbulJFK–IST · 4,988 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy27,500Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$26–406
US September 11 security fee. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy30,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$54
US September 11 security fee. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies. LifeMiles also collects the US international departure tax.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy34,000Business65,000Taxes & fees$26–406
US September 11 security fee. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy40,000–55,000Business65,000–135,000Taxes & fees$56–456
US September 11 security fee. Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges apply (about $180-270 in long-haul business); no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy42,500Business75,000Taxes & fees$72–76
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy55,000Business82,500Taxes & fees$26–406
US September 11 security fee. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges, which Royal Orchid Plus passes on. Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy44,000Business88,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy50,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$100–450
US September 11 security fee. This partner's fuel surcharges are passed on. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Istanbul–SeoulIST–ICN · 4,924 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy30,000Business59,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy35,000–55,000Business65,000–140,000Taxes & fees$76–485
Turkish airport passenger charges. Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges apply (about $180-270 in long-haul business); no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy40,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$54–63
Turkish airport passenger charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy45,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$51–60
Turkish airport passenger charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy52,500Business92,500Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- United MileagePlusEconomy55,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$26–35
Turkish airport passenger charges. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy70,000Business115,000Taxes & fees$120–480
Turkish airport passenger charges. This partner's fuel surcharges are passed on. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy59,000Business118,500Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Istanbul–Sao PauloIST–GRU · 6,560 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy35,000Business65,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy45,000Business72,500Taxes & fees$51–60
Turkish airport passenger charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy50,000–65,000Business75,000–145,000Taxes & fees$76–485
Turkish airport passenger charges. Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges apply (about $180-270 in long-haul business); no booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy47,500Business78,000Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$54–63
Turkish airport passenger charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy60,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges, which Royal Orchid Plus passes on. Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy55,000Business98,500Taxes & fees$46–435
Turkish airport passenger charges. Includes Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy50,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$26–35
Turkish airport passenger charges. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Turkish Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Wells Fargo RewardsAvianca LifeMiles
- Marriott BonvoyANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Lufthansa Miles & More, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Brex RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Turkish Airlines award flights?
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, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, United MileagePlus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Turkish Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Istanbul 50,000 with ANA Mileage Club, Istanbul–Seoul 59,000 with ANA Mileage Club and Istanbul–Sao Paulo 65,000 with ANA Mileage Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Turkish Airlines award flights?
On New York–Istanbul they run from about $6 one way with United MileagePlus to as much as $456 with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. With Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: US September 11 security fee. Turkish Airlines fuel surcharges apply (about $180-270 in long-haul business); no booking fee.
When do Turkish Airlines award seats open?
Turkish Airlines loads its schedule 354 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: United MileagePlus (337 days) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (331 days).
Which transferable points can book Turkish Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through ANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go and 2 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More Star Alliance airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.