Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Lisbon (LIS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IST→LIS. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business: 25,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles).
Data as of
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IST to LIS at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- To
- Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Lisbon (LIS)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 16,000 pts + $26.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 156 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $53.30 | Nonstop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP) | 4 | 37 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $53.30 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 4 | 96 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $26.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 4 | 145 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $53.30 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $26.10 | 4 | 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 15,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 317 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 25,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 317 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly IST to LIS on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 16,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (16 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 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 | — | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Istanbul to Lisbon award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 20:55 UTC). In business, 25,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 20:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IST→LIS?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 37 dates, business 96 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 317 dates, business 317 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 156 dates, business 145 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IST to LIS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IST→LIS 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, 15,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.