Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MSP→IST. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $46.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $46.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $66.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (MSP)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Etihad Airways (EY) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 126 of 148 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul Airport (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 | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 38 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $164.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 126 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +11 more | 9+ | 114 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 107 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,000 pts + $368.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 126 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 56,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +5 more | 2 | 108 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 59,375 pts + $283.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 86 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $254.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 104 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Croatia Airlines (OU), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 97 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 67,501 pts + $105.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $593.30 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 5 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 93,800 pts + $827.50 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,700 pts + $35.80 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 203,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.91Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 4 | 112 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,512.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $66.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $346.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 126,437 pts + $365.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 105 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,700 pts + $35.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 91 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 422,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $46.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $66.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 8 | 41 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,700 pts + $35.80 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 68 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $579.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $66.90Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,800 pts + $1,545.20 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 178,500 pts + $366.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $9.00 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $66.80 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 390,700 pts + $35.30 | 3 | 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 178,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 36,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 180,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 108,000 · Qantas (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (20 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles or points you need from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $46.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $254.00; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $46.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 110,000 points + $66.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $46.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 14:55 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 20:24 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $46.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 03:19 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 16:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 38 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 33 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 22 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 126 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 41 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 21 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 107 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 91 dates, first class 68 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 86 dates, business class 53 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 108 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 126 dates, premium economy 104 dates, business class 105 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
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 Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
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, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.