Award flights from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for BEY→IST. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $67.17 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 30,000 points + $82.17 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest premium economy: 134,100 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) at a glance
- From
- Beirut Rafic Hariri International, Beirut, Lebanon (BEY)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Egyptair (MS), TAROM (RO), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $67.17 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 1 | 110 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $110.77 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 16,200 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL) +2 more | 1 | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $110.77 | Nonstop | MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 2 | 250 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $157.47 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 134,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 146 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $82.17 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 1 | 91 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 31,500 pts + $125.77 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), MEA (ME) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 36,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $125.77 | Nonstop | MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 3 | 327 | 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,500 pts + $67.17 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $110.77 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $157.47 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $82.17 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 36,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $125.77 | 3 | 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 14,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 31,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 31,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 134,100 · Smiles (4 dates) | 32,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 134,100 · Smiles (20 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 140,300 · Smiles (9 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 134,100 · Smiles (16 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 140,300 · Smiles (12 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 134,100 · Smiles (14 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (11 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 134,100 · Smiles (23 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 134,100 · Smiles (21 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (11 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 168,700 · Smiles (24 dates) | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | — | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | — | 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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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Search Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)Questions about award flights from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
What's the lowest Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $67.17 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 110 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:04 UTC). In business class, 30,000 points + $82.17 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 91 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 250 dates, business class 327 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 146 dates, business class 319 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 2 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 110 dates, business class 91 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 14,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 award prices from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (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 Jan 2027 departures, 12,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 30,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.