Award flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for CDG→IST. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $83.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 20,000 miles + $158.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 81,500 miles + $498.04 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST) at a glance
- From
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France (CDG)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Baltic (BT), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), GQ, IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Egyptair (MS), Croatia Airlines (OU) and 5 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 + $83.80 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Air Baltic (BT), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 9+ | 50 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9,000 pts + $87.36 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 280 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $87.36 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 9+ | 300 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $163.23 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) | 1 | 204 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 30,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA) +11 more | 1 | 326 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 81,500 pts + $498.04 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), MEA (ME) | 3 | 40 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $158.20 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Air Baltic (BT), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 7 | 50 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $164.99 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 2 | 312 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $164.99 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 269 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $240.86 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 211 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 200,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), GQ +5 more | 1 | 320 | 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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 8,000 pts + $85.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 82,000 pts + $497.14 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $164.99 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $164.99 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $240.86 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 221,300 pts + taxes not reported | 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 49 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 20,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 49 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 82,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 25,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 82,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (23 dates) | 82,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 25,000 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 81,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (26 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 81,500 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 11,000 · Virgin Atlantic (25 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 11,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 91,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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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Search Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)Questions about award flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)
What's the lowest Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $83.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 50 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:29 UTC). In business class, 20,000 miles + $158.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 50 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 300 dates, business class 312 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 326 dates, business class 320 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 50 dates, premium economy 40 dates, business class 50 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 204 dates, business class 211 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 280 dates, business class 269 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, 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 can book awards from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: 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 France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), 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 award prices from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Oct 2026 departures, 8,000 miles with Flying Blue (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 20,000 miles with Flying Blue (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.