Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for IST→LHR. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $58.90 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 20,000 miles + $60.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 206,000 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
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 | 8,000 pts + $58.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9,000 pts + $50.38 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 139 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $39.80 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | — | 82 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $53.20 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 9+ | 203 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $26.20 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $50.38 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) | 1 | 139 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 16,000 pts + $25.80 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 196 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + $153.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 61 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $59.80 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 3 | 92 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $40.40 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 164 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 32,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA) +8 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $143.63 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 280 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 206,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 102 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $60.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO), SAS (SK) | 3 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $70.00 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 4 | 132 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $47.10 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | — | 99 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $52.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) | 1 | 267 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $50.70 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +2 more | 4 | 116 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $52.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 250 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $233.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 183 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $67.10 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 4 | 111 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $47.80 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 228 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $42.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 2 | 120 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 89,500 pts + $397.68 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 159,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) +3 more | 1 | 327 | See dates |
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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 8,000 pts + $58.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $39.80 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 206,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 20,000 pts + $60.50 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $70.00 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $47.10 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $52.13 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $50.70 | 9+ | 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 12,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 82 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 22,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 99 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | |
| 8,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 206,000 · Smiles (5 dates) | 20,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (24 dates) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (16 dates) | 237,200 · Smiles (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (24 dates) | — | 22,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (23 dates) | 206,000 · Smiles (3 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 206,000 · Smiles (20 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 206,000 · Smiles (17 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 237,200 · Smiles (14 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 11,000 · Virgin Atlantic (14 dates) | 206,000 · Smiles (18 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 237,200 · Smiles (18 dates) | 25,000 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | |
| 15,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 206,000 · Smiles (6 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (8 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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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Search Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)Questions about award flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)
What's the lowest Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $58.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 12 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 14:59 UTC). In business class, 20,000 miles + $60.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 12 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 14:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 82 dates, business class 99 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 203 dates, business class 132 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 92 dates, business class 111 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 187 dates, business class 116 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 139 dates, business class 267 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 61 dates, business class 183 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 102 dates, business class 327 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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 award prices from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
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, 8,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 20,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.