Minsk (MSQ) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Minsk (MSQ) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Minsk (MSQ) to Istanbul (IST): Belavia and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 873 miles (1,405 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Moscow, Moscow and Moscow and more.
How many miles MSQ 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 | $48–83 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $70–505 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $40–455 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $40–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $114.80–499.80 |
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 MSQ to IST
- B2BelaviaNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MSQ 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
MSQ to IST with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Moscow (VKO)Pobeda the whole wayB2DPDP
- Via Moscow (DME)Belavia, then Ural AirlinesB2U6
- Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
B22S - Via Adler/Sochi (AER)Belavia, then Aeroflot and AzimuthB2A4
- Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Belavia and Pobeda, then Aeroflot and Turkish AirlinesB2DP
- Via Batumi (BUS)Belavia, then Turkish AirlinesB2
MSQ to IST: common questions
How many miles does MSQ 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 $48. 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 MSQ to IST?
Belavia and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Minsk (MSQ) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Minsk from Istanbul by plane?
Minsk (MSQ) and Istanbul (IST) are 873 miles (1,405 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSQ 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 Minsk and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Moscow (VKO), Moscow (DME), Moscow (SVO), Adler/Sochi (AER) and Saint Petersburg (LED). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pobeda through Moscow.
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.