Award flights from Jeddah (JED) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for JED→IST. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business: 28,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest first: 246,600 miles (GOL Smiles).
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JED to IST at a glance
- From
- King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (JED)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul (IST)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 39,300 pts | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +6 more | 1 | 323 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $50.83 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Eurowings (EW), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 100 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,500 pts + $72.63 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +1 more | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $50.13 | Nonstop | Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 238 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 291,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| 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 | 317 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $50.13 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $95.63 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +1 more | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $50.83 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Eurowings (EW), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 79 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 88,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), flydubai (FZ), Egyptair (MS) +2 more | 1 | 216 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 246,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 90 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
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 | GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $50.83 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $50.13 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $95.63 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | GOL Smiles | 246,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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 17,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 58 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 28,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 317 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly JED to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · Smiles (16 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (16 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (2 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (30 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (4 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (28 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (15 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (30 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 291,600 · Smiles (2 dates) | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (15 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (30 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (14 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (5 dates) | |
| 18,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (16 dates) | |
| 18,000 · Miles&Smiles (6 dates) | — | 28,000 · Miles&Smiles (6 dates) | 246,600 · Smiles (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Jeddah to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 05:24 UTC). In business, 28,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 22:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JED→IST?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 238 dates, business 320 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 323 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business 216 dates, first 90 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 309 dates, business 309 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 317 dates, business 317 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 100 dates, business 79 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JED to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest JED→IST 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, 9,500 miles with Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 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.