Award flights from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for RMO→IST. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $38.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Chisinau International, Chisinau, Moldova (RMO)
- 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, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Baltic (BT), KLM (KL), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), MEA (ME), Austrian (OS), TAROM (RO), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Feb 2027
- Most dates with space
- 52 of 55 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, 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) | 2 | 50 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 6,000 pts + $10.60 | Nonstop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $38.00 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Baltic (BT), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Austrian (OS) +1 more | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $40.55 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 2 | 43 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $11.51 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 3 | 49 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $10.60 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 3 | 52 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $38.00 | Nonstop | Air Baltic (BT), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 44 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 50 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + $10.60 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), MEA (ME), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $11.51 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $40.55 | 1 stop | TAROM (RO) | 2 | 38 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $10.60 | Nonstop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 45 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $38.00 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + $10.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $11.51 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $40.55 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $10.60 | 4 | 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 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 50 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 12,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 40 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 6,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 20,000 · Miles&Smiles (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles or points you need from Chisinau (RMO) 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 business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 12,500 points + $38.00; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 02:46 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 50 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 13:46 UTC). In business class, 12,500 points + $38.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 13:46 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 44 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 13:46 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 42 dates, business class 44 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 49 dates, business class 42 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 52 dates, business class 46 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 50 dates, business class 50 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 43 dates, business class 45 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 43 dates, business class 38 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, 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 Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Chisinau (RMO) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 5,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 points with Aeroplan (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.