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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for DXB→IST. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $67.70 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $68.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 78,400 points + $415.10 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), MEA (ME) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 328 of 328 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $67.70 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | 7 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $64.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +5 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $115.72 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $170.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 5 | 28 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 321 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $47.70 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $130.06 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 301 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 203 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 22,800 pts + $106.96 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +3 more | 2 | 307 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 24,000 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $36.80 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $66.71 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 49,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +5 more | 1 | 321 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $155.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 41,400 pts + $106.96 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +1 more | 2 | 251 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $115.72 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 221 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 58,800 pts + $81.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 88,800 pts | Emirates (EK), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 259 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $68.80 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $80.90Mixed cabin | 1 stopNonstop from 60,500 pts | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,500 pts + $291.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +1 more | 3 | 27 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,000 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $55.00 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $66.71 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 44,500 pts + $302.92 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $415.10 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +1 more | 2 | 315 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $442.48 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 327 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $196.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) | 5 | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $60.30 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 324,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 317 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,400 pts + $415.10 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 176 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 + $67.70 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $115.72 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $156.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 41,400 pts + $106.96 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $68.80 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $81.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,400 pts + $415.10 | 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 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 15,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 41,400 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 223 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 28,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 78,400 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 176 dates.
Best months to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · Atmos (8 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (7 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (22 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 41,400 · Qantas (14 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 78,400 · Qantas (6 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (7 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (23 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (24 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (23 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (17 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (29 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (25 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (23 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (24 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (26 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (19 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (19 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 41,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (11 dates)Mixed cabin | 78,400 · Qantas (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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles or points you need from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 7,500 points + $67.70; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $155.80; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $68.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 78,400 points + $415.10; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $67.70 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 21:07 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:05 UTC). In business class, 15,000 points + $68.80 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 21:07 UTC for an Oct 23, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, business class 32 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, premium economy 259 dates, business class 328 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 29 dates, business class 27 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 323 dates, business class 315 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 15 dates, business class 16 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 221 dates, business class 327 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 29 dates, business class 29 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 321 dates, business class 317 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Emirates Skywards.
Which credit card points can book awards from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Dubai (DXB) 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, 7,500 points with Atmos (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Atmos (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.