Award flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for HKG→IST. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $255.90 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 65,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest premium economy: 50,000 miles + $313.40 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Data as of
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HKG to IST at a glance
- From
- Chek Lap Kok International, Hong Kong (HKG)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hong Kong Airlines (HX) and 18 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 | 22,500 pts + $255.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +3 more | 9+ | 71 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 24,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 294 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 pts + $233.38 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 327 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,745 pts + $244.20 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +1 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $220.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $81.60 | Nonstop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +13 more | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $174.30 | 1 stop | ANA (NH), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 2 | 225 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $400.40 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 57 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $75.41 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 2 | 48 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 53,240 pts + $55.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 53,240 pts | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +7 more | 9+ | 253 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $54.20 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 230 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $313.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 51,000 pts + $230.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 69,000 pts + $240.26 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 227 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 90,000 pts + $250.72 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 8 | 96 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 108,700 pts + $96.60 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 4 | 223 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 291 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 77,000 pts + $881.66 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 315 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $388.50 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $84.33 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 2 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $774.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 85,500 pts + $56.80 | Nonstop | Thai Airways International (TG), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 24 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 89,500 pts + $430.83 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $72.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +9 more | 4 | 293 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 102,500 pts + $275.42 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $56.70 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 4 | 115 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
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 | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 24,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 51,000 pts + $243.06 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 77,000 pts + $881.66 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $388.50 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 85,500 pts + $56.80 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 89,500 pts + $432.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $72.70 | 4 | 1 stop | 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 24,500 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 294 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 291 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly HKG to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,500 · Skywards (15 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 85,500 · LifeMiles (8 dates) | |
| 24,500 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 69,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (25 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 60,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (29 dates) | |
| 22,500 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (28 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 69,000 · Skywards (26 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 61,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (19 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 69,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 69,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 59,500 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 59,500 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) |
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 | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Hong Kong to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $255.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 71 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:48 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 291 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on HKG→IST?
11 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 308 dates, premium economy 223 dates, business 293 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 57 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 253 dates, business 24 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 48 dates, business 31 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 227 dates, business 315 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 328 dates, business 327 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 71 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business 70 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 294 dates, business 291 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from HKG to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 24,500 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), 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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 HKG→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 Jan 2027 departures, 22,500 miles with Flying Blue (14 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.