Award flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for BKK→IST. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business: 65,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles).
Data as of
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BKK to IST at a glance
- From
- Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Korean Air (KE), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) and 9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 339 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 42,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 74,600 pts | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) +4 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $35.00 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS) +6 more | 9+ | 331 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $35.00 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 2 | 192 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 338 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 78,000 pts + $35.00 | Nonstop | Egyptair (MS), Thai Airways International (TG), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 7 | 73 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $35.00 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +3 more | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 266,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 125 | 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 | GOL Smiles | 42,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $35.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $35.00 | 2 | 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 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 35,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 339 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 338 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly BKK to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 44,900 · Smiles (16 dates) | 78,000 · LifeMiles (14 dates) | |
| 42,100 · Smiles (30 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Smiles (31 dates) | 78,000 · LifeMiles (13 dates) | |
| 55,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 78,000 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | |
| 55,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 78,000 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (24 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (24 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BKK to ISTQuestions about BKK to IST award flights
What's the lowest Bangkok to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 339 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:38 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 338 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on BKK→IST?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 331 dates, business 73 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 326 dates, business 125 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 339 dates, business 338 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 192 dates, business 35 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from BKK to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest BKK→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 Mar 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.