Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. One airline flies nonstop from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 839 miles (1,350 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Batumi, Ankara and Adler/Sochi and more.
How many miles TBS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 10,000–15,000 | $65–510 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $35–460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $40–85 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000 | $43–88 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $35–460 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $35–460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $109.80–504.80 |
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 TBS to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book TBS 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
TBS to IST with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Batumi (BUS)Georgian Airways, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Adler/Sochi (AER)Red Wings, then Aeroflot and AzimuthWZ
A4 - Via Yerevan (EVN)Georgian Airways and FlyOne Armenia, then Turkish Airlines3F
- Via Mineralnye Vody (MRV)Azimuth the whole wayA4A4WZ
- Via Krasnodar (KRR)Red Wings, then Aeroflot and PobedaWZDP
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and SunExpress, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Dan Air, then TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 moreDN
A2 - Via Chisinau (RMO)Fly One the whole way5F4V5FH7
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express the whole way
GQGQ - Via Aktau (SCO)SCAT Airlines, then FlyArystanDVFS
- Via Amman (AMM)Jordan Aviation the whole wayR5
R5 - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
TBS to IST: common questions
How many miles does TBS to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000). 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 TBS to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Tbilisi from Istanbul by plane?
Tbilisi (TBS) and Istanbul (IST) are 839 miles (1,350 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TBS 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 Tbilisi and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Batumi (BUS), Ankara (ESB), Adler/Sochi (AER), Yerevan (EVN) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azimuth through Mineralnye Vody.
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.