Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for LHR→IST. Lowest economy: 12,500 miles + $103.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 22,500 points + $115.50 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 191,300 miles (GOL Smiles).
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LHR to IST at a glance
- From
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) and 8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $103.40 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | — | 144 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $93.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,000 pts | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 5 | 200 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $123.40 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 4 | 210 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $105.42 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) | 2 | 248 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 27,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 33,200 pts | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA) +7 more | 1 | 324 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 191,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 104 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $115.50 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 4 | 181 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $135.80 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | — | 152 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $155.90 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 226 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $138.41 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 2 | 274 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 162,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 324 | See dates |
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $103.40 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 191,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $135.80 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $115.50 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $155.90 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $138.41 | 2 | 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 12,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 144 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 22,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 152 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LHR to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 231,800 · Smiles (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (2 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (25 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (2 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (21 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (12 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (26 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 231,500 · Smiles (24 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 191,300 · Smiles (13 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 191,300 · Smiles (2 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
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What's the lowest London Heathrow to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 miles + $103.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 144 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:06 UTC). In business, 22,500 points + $115.50 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 181 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LHR→IST?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 144 dates, business 152 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 200 dates, business 181 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 210 dates, business 226 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 324 dates, premium economy 104 dates, business 324 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 248 dates, business 274 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 315 dates, business 315 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LHR to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Turkish Miles & Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LHR→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 Nov 2026 departures, 12,500 miles with AAdvantage (25 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 22,500 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.