Istanbul (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 5,102 miles (8,211 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ashgabat, Delhi and Bangkok and more.
How many miles IST to SGN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 29,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–55,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 43,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $45.60–435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 52,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $50.60–60 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $53.60–63 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
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 IST to SGN
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to SGN 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 SGN with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ashgabat (ASB)Turkmenistan Airlines the whole wayT5T5
- Via Delhi (DEL)Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
+2 - Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air the whole wayIRQB+3W5
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Turkish Airlines, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 2 moreVU+1
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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- Via Phuket (HKT)Turkish Airlines, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U9G
- Via Colombo (CMB)Turkish Airlines, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Turkish Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
2S - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Turkish Airlines, then Cathay Pacific, VietJet Air and 2 more
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IST to SGN: common questions
How many miles does IST to SGN cost?
In economy it starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–55,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (43,000) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (50,000). 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 SGN?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
How far is Istanbul from Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) are 5,102 miles (8,211 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 SGN 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The most direct connections are through Ashgabat (ASB), Delhi (DEL), Bangkok (BKK), Tehran (IKA) and Mumbai (BOM). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkmenistan Airlines through Ashgabat.
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.