Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for IST→AUH. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $117.20 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 28,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest first class: 682,600 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK), Oman Air (WY)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $117.20 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $27.20 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $116.35 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 282 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $27.30 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 49,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR) +2 more | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $27.20 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | — | 302 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $297.20 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $27.50 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 3 | 19 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 110,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Egyptair (MS), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 682,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 162 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: 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 | Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $117.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $121.64 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $27.20 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $27.50 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | GOL Smiles | 682,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 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 15,000 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 28,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 316 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (15 dates) | 682,600 · Smiles (6 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 795,300 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · 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 | — | — |
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Search Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)Questions about award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
What's the lowest Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $117.20 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 19:25 UTC). In business class, 28,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 316 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 19:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, business class 302 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 328 dates, business class 328 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 320 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 162 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 317 dates, business class 316 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 59 dates, business class 19 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 282 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Etihad Guest.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
Bilt Rewards: Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
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 Etihad Guest (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 28,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.