Award flights from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MED→IST. Lowest economy: 17,000 miles + $77.83 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 42,500 miles + $28.95 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest first: 392,500 miles (GOL Smiles).
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MED to IST at a glance
- From
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia (MED)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 17,000 pts + $77.83 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Oman Air (WY) | 3 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $29.23 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $28.95 | Nonstop | Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 255 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 25,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 34,100 pts | Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +6 more | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 304,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $28.95 | Nonstop | Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 257 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $29.23 | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 74 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 76,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | flydubai (FZ), Egyptair (MS), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 207 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 392,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 20 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $77.83 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 304,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $28.95 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $29.33 | 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 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 17,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 42,500 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 257 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MED to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | — | |
| 17,500 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 304,600 · Smiles (1 date) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 17,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 392,500 · Smiles (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 392,500 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 304,600 · Smiles (11 dates) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 392,500 · Smiles (6 dates) | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | 392,500 · Smiles (10 dates) | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 392,500 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | — | 42,500 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search MED to ISTQuestions about MED to IST award flights
What's the lowest Medina to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 17,000 miles + $77.83 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Sep 20, 2026, 01:03 UTC). In business, 42,500 miles + $28.95 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 257 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 18:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MED→IST?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 255 dates, business 257 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business 207 dates, first 20 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 49 dates, business 74 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MED to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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). 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 MED→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 Oct 2026 departures, 17,000 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 42,500 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.