Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAD→IST. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $166.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 57,500 miles + $46.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 110,000 points + $69.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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IAD to IST at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, United States (IAD)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 20 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 | 18,750 pts + $166.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +3 more | 9+ | 200 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $162.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 218 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 236,800 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT) +12 more | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $294.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 335 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $395.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +3 more | 9+ | 180 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 334 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $75.61 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 7 | 243 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $368.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 283 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 7 | 196 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $175.21 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 134 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 93,000 pts + $555.80 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) | 7 | 332 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $162.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 37,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $253.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 7 | 199 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) | — | 139 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $590.30 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 2 | 98 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 150 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,034 pts + $127.41 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 76 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 93,800 pts + $1,686.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 178 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 104,700 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 70 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 154 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $365.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 8 | 199 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 332 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 3 | 149 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 2 | 149 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,500 pts + $294.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.40 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 4 | 152 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 96,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 271 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 105,100 pts + $1,548.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 198 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $1,105.80 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) | 2 | 330 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 139,000 pts + $385.99 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 380,500 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 69 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 608,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 2 | 28 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $69.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 5 | 31 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $926.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 41 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 380,500 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 202 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $162.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $29.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $162.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $774.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 135,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $926.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | 7 | 2 stops | 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 39,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 36 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 332 dates.
Best months to fly IAD to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 273,400 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Virgin (9 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 257,300 · Qantas (8 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Virgin (15 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 380,500 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 405,500 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 37,700 · Smiles (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 273,400 · Qantas (8 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 37,700 · Smiles (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (21 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (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 | — | — |
| 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 Washington Dulles to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $166.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 200 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:15 UTC). In business, 57,500 miles + $46.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 154 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IAD→IST?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 218 dates, premium economy 139 dates, business 154 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 243 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business 149 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 98 dates, business 149 dates, first 31 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 180 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 329 dates, premium economy 70 dates, business 69 dates, first 202 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 335 dates, business 271 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 332 dates, business 330 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business 28 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IAD to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 39,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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: 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), 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 IAD→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, 18,750 miles with Flying Blue (14 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.