Award flights from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for CLJ→IST. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $47.10 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $47.10 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
In economy, the lowest award seen was a nonstop for 7,500 points + $47.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 12,500 points + $47.10, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $47.10).
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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 Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $47.10 | Nonstop |  A3 LH LO LX+1 | 9+ | 48 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $47.10 | Nonstop | A3LHLOLX+1 | 4 | 22 | 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.
Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Cluj-Napoca International, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (CLJ)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 1 program tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 48 of 323 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 456 miles (734 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $47.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $47.10 | 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 7,500 points + $47.10 via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 13 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 12,500 points + $47.10 via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates.
Best months to fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $47.10 (5 dates)Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $47.10 (12 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 7,500 pts + $47.10 (15 dates)Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — | — |
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Search Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)Questions about award flights from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
How many points do you need to fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 4, 2026): economy 7,500 points + $47.10, with monthly lows of 7,500 points in 2 months and 15,000 points in 7 months (taxes vary), and award space on 48 departure dates; business class 12,500 points + $47.10, with monthly lows of 12,500 points in 2 months and 22,500 points in 4 months (taxes vary), and award space on 22 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (7,500 to 15,000 points + taxes vary) and business class (12,500 to 22,500 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
How many points does it take to fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $47.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 14:04 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 48 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 14:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 12,500 points + $47.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 14:04 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 14:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you fly nonstop from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $47.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points?
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, 7,500 points + $47.10 with Aeroplan (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 points + $47.10 with Aeroplan (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.