Award flights from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for DOH→IST. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $69.75 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 15,000 points + $69.75 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest premium economy: 446,600 miles (GOL Smiles).
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DOH to IST at a glance
- From
- Hamad International, Doha, Qatar (DOH)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK), Oman Air (WY)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $69.75 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 5 | 323 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 10,900 pts + $52.75 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 188 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,125 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $37.75 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | — | 312 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $72.96 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $37.75 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 42,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 44,600 pts | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +5 more | 1 | 329 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 446,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) | 1 | 32 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $69.75 | 1 stopNonstop from 75,000 pts | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 2 | 313 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 21,600 pts + $52.75 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 318 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 261 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $37.75 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | — | 273 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 44,500 pts + $189.96 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 210 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.75 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 3 | 39 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Royal Air Maroc (AT), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 1 | 90 | See dates |
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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $69.75 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,125 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 446,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $69.75 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JetBlue True Blue | 21,600 pts + $52.75 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $52.75 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 44,500 pts + $189.96 | 2 | 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 13,125 Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 28,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly DOH to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · Atmos (16 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (9 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (3 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 10,900 · TrueBlue (9 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 10,900 · TrueBlue (14 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,900 · TrueBlue (7 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,900 · TrueBlue (27 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (14 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,900 · TrueBlue (9 dates) | 446,600 · Smiles (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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What's the lowest Doha to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $69.75 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:34 UTC). In business, 15,000 points + $69.75 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DOH→IST?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 312 dates, business 273 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, business 313 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 188 dates, business 2 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 329 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business 90 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 326 dates, business 261 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 320 dates, business 318 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 49 dates, business 39 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 324 dates, business 210 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DOH to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 13,125 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DOH→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 Dec 2026 departures, 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.