Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro (JRO): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 3,132 miles (5,040 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Entebbe and more.
How many miles IST to JRO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000–55,000 | $75.60–505 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $53.60–83 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $50.60–80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 30,500 | $45.60–455 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40–499.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $45.60–455 |
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 IST to JRO
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to JRO 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
IST to JRO with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Turkish Airlines, then Kenya Airways and Precision Air
PW - Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Turkish Airlines, then Uganda AirlinesUR
- Via Mombasa (MBA)Turkish Airlines, then Discover Airlines
- Via Kigali (KGL)Turkish Airlines, then RwandAir
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Turkish Airlines the whole wayCQTC+2
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Turkish Airlines, then Precision Air, Air Tanzania and 1 morePWTC
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Milan (MXP)Turkish Airlines, then NeosNO
- Via Zurich (ZRH)Turkish Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)Turkish Airlines, then Brussels Airlines
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
IST to JRO: common questions
How many miles does IST to JRO cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). 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 IST to JRO?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro (JRO).
How far is Istanbul from Kilimanjaro by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Kilimanjaro (JRO) are 3,132 miles (5,040 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to JRO 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 Istanbul and Kilimanjaro?
The most direct connections are through Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD), Entebbe (EBB), Mombasa (MBA) and Kigali (KGL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa.
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.