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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for IST→AKL. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $303.30 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $89.90 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 127,000 miles + $303.30 (Emirates Skywards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- British Airways (BA), China Airlines (CI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
- Most dates with space
- 17 of 17 departure dates checked (Emirates Skywards, business class)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Auckland (AKL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $303.30 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $89.90 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | — | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $306.87 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Emirates (EK), JQ | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 76,875 pts + $308.30 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ) +1 more | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $215.94 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $510.50 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 127,000 pts + $303.30 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,700 pts + $306.87 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $89.90 | 2 stops | Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,218.30 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 17 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $427.04 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,226.28 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 316,000 pts + $783.20 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ) +1 more | 5 | 12 | 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 | Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $303.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $510.50 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,218.30 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $460.70 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,228.44 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 497,250 pts + $814.50 | 2 | 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 in the observation window. 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.
Best months to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Skywards (5 dates) | 127,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 141,000 · Skywards (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 127,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 141,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | |
| 60,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 234,000 · Skywards (1 date) | |
| 70,000 · Skywards (1 date) | — | 234,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | |
| 60,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 85,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — |
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- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $303.30; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 127,000 miles + $303.30; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $89.90; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL)
What's the lowest Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $303.30 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 20:54 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:54 UTC). In business class, 85,000 miles + $89.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 17:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 8 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 2 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 14 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 17 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 6 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 6 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 7 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including British Airways, China Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Auckland (AKL)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 40,000 miles with Skywards (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 85,000 miles with AAdvantage (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.