Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST): Syrian Air and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 690 miles (1,110 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Amman and Bucharest and more.
How many miles DAM 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 | 7,500 | $43β88 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000β23,000 | $65β510 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $40β85 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $35β460 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $35β460 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $35β460 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $35β460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $109.80β504.80 |
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 DAM to IST
- RBSyrian AirNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book DAM 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
DAM to IST with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
R5 - Via Bucharest (OTP)Dan Air, then TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 moreDN
A2 - Via Erbil (EBL), then Turkish Airlines
- Via Baghdad (BGW), then Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines and 1 moreIAUD
DAM to IST: common questions
How many miles does DAM to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (18,000β23,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (25,500). 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 DAM to IST?
Syrian Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Damascus from Istanbul by plane?
Damascus (DAM) and Istanbul (IST) are 690 miles (1,110 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DAM 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 Damascus and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Amman (AMM), Bucharest (OTP), Erbil (EBL) and Baghdad (BGW). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Amman.
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.