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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for ATH→IST. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $61.80 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 215,300 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Eleftherios Venizelos International, Athens, Greece (ATH)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Baltic (BT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), GQ, IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 322 of 322 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul Airport (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 6,000 pts + $34.50 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $58.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 7,500 pts | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 109 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 12,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Baltic (BT) +12 more | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,350 pts + $35.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 7 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $64.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 9+ | 15 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 215,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 67 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $61.80 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 26,370 pts + $35.10 | Nonstop | Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + $66.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $34.40 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 94,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Baltic (BT) +5 more | 1 | 322 | See dates |
First class: 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 | United MileagePlus | 6,000 pts + $34.50 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 215,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $61.80 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 26,370 pts + $35.10 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + $67.00 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 in the observation window. 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 5,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 19 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 12,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 18 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 262,800 · Smiles (1 date) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (5 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (9 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (3 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (5 dates) | 20,000 · Miles&Smiles (2 dates) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 215,300 · Smiles (2 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 7,500 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (7 dates) | 20,000 · Miles&Smiles (2 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (17 dates) | 94,100 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 215,300 · Smiles (7 dates) | 94,100 · Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 215,300 · Smiles (9 dates) | 20,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 101,700 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Smiles (5 dates) | 262,800 · Smiles (2 dates) | 101,700 · Smiles (5 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 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles or points you need from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- In economy, Turkish Miles & Smiles had the lowest observed award, 5,000 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
- In premium economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 215,300 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 12,500 points + $61.80; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 20:53 UTC). In business class, 12,500 points + $61.80 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 7, 2026, 10:49 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 20:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 109 dates, business class 26 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates, business class 7 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 67 dates, business class 322 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 15 dates, business class 13 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 19 dates, business class 19 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 14 dates, business class 19 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 5,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 points with Aeroplan (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.