Award flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for AMS→IST. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $98.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 20,000 miles + $118.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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AMS to IST at a glance
- From
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Baltic (BT), Air Dolomiti (EN), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), MEA (ME) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul (IST)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $98.00 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Air Baltic (BT), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9,000 pts + $99.78 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 308 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $99.78 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $119.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Baltic (BT), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 9+ | 261 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $175.65 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) | 1 | 218 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $118.80 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Air Baltic (BT), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) +1 more | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $119.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Baltic (BT), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 4 | 287 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $101.53 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 3 | 306 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $101.53 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 300 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $177.41 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 232 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 8,000 pts + $98.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 20,000 pts + $127.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $119.10 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $101.53 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $101.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $177.41 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 20,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly AMS to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin (27 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin (28 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | |
| 13,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 13,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 15,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Amsterdam to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $98.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 16 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 05:07 UTC). In business, 20,000 miles + $118.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 16 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 05:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AMS→IST?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 261 dates, business 287 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 312 dates, business 306 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates, business 16 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 218 dates, business 232 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 308 dates, business 300 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AMS to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AMS→IST award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 8,000 miles with Flying Blue (7 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 20,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.