Award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for IST→CLJ. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $53.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $53.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
In economy, the lowest award seen was a nonstop for 7,500 points + $53.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan, against 15,000 miles + $21.70 with Avianca LifeMiles, the next-lowest program. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 12,500 points + $53.70, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $53.70).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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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 Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $53.70 | Nonstop |  LH LO LX TK | 9+ | 41 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $21.70 | Nonstop |  A3LHLO OS+1 | 9+ | 40 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $53.70 | Nonstop |  EWLHLOLX+2 | 4 | 21 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $21.70 | Nonstop | LHLOTK | 4 | 23 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- Cluj-Napoca International, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (CLJ)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 41 of 323 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 456 miles (734 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $53.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $53.70 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $21.70 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points + $53.70 via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 29 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 12,500 points + $53.70 via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 18 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $53.70 (13 dates)Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $53.70 (17 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 7,500 points + $53.70; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 12,500 points + $53.70; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
How many points does it take to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $53.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 14:16 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 41 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 14:20 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 12,500 points + $53.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 14:16 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 14:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 41 dates, business class 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 40 dates, business class 23 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $53.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $21.70 with LifeMiles (15,000 miles + $21.70) to $53.70 with Aeroplan (7,500 points + $53.70); in business class from $21.70 with LifeMiles (27,000 miles + $21.70) to $53.70 with Aeroplan (12,500 points + $53.70). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) on points?
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, 7,500 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 points + $53.70 with Aeroplan (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jun 12, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.