Istanbul (SAW) to Doha (DOH) flights

An economy award from Istanbul (SAW) to Doha (DOH) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Qatar Airways, plus taxes and fees from $225.60. JAL Mileage Bank charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Doha (DOH): Pegasus and Qatar Airways. The two airports are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart. Qatar Airways is in oneworld. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aleppo, Bahrain and Dammam and more.
How many miles SAW to DOH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $225.60–485 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qatar Airways | 16,500 | $50.60–435 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $60.60–100 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $60.60–100 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $60.60–100 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $25.60–35 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qatar Airways | 22,500 | $45.60–55 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qatar Airways | 23,000 | $50.60–575 |
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 SAW to DOH
- PegasusNot in an alliance

- Qatar Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book SAW to DOH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qatar Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks Qatar Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qatar Airways
- Finnair PlusBooks Qatar Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qatar Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qatar Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qatar Airways
SAW to DOH with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aleppo (ALP)AJet and Pegasus, then Qatar Airways



- Via Bahrain (BAH)Pegasus, then Gulf Air and Qatar Airways



- Via Dammam (DMM)Pegasus, then Qatar Airways


- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways the whole way

J9J9

- Via Baghdad (BGW)Pegasus, Iraqi Airways and 1 more, then Qatar Airways
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- Via Ankara (ESB)Pegasus and AJet, then Qatar Airways



- Via Basra (BSR)Pegasus, then Qatar Airways


- Via Damascus (DAM)AJet, then Syrian Air and Qatar Airways
RB
- Via Beirut (BEY)Pegasus and AJet, then Middle East Airlines and Qatar Airways




- Via Erbil (EBL)Pegasus and AJet, then Qatar Airways



- Via Sulaimaniyah (ISU)Pegasus and AJet, then Qatar Airways



- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and AJet, then Qatar Airways



- Via Amman (AMM)Pegasus and Jordan Aviation, then Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian
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- Via Riyadh (RUH)Pegasus and AJet, then Saudia, Qatar Airways and 1 more





- Via Shiraz (SYZ)Pegasus, then Qatar Airways


SAW to DOH: common questions
How many miles does SAW to DOH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Qatar Airways, plus taxes and fees from $225.60. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (15,000), Finnair Plus (16,500) and British Airways Club (17,500–19,500). 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 SAW to DOH?
Pegasus and Qatar Airways (oneworld) fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Doha (DOH).
How far is Istanbul from Doha by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Doha (DOH) are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAW to DOH award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, JetBlue TrueBlue and 2 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 Doha?
The most direct connections are through Aleppo (ALP), Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI) and Baghdad (BGW). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kuwait Airways through Kuwait.
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.







