Award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for YUL→IST. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $187.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $121.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 320,000 miles + $114.07 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST) at a glance
- From
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Montreal, Canada (YUL)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 20 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 18,750 pts + $187.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) +1 more | 9+ | 301 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $196.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $121.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) | — | 149 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $283.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 114 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $141.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 327 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 218 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $83.90 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +5 more | 5 | 162 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $56.30 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 5 | 140 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 49,610 pts + $48.20 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 5 | 91 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,000 pts + $89.56 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 172 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 81,000 pts + $265.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 71 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $196.27 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $278.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 7 | 298 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $517.70 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) | — | 103 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $539.00 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 72 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $97.49 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 60 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,181 pts + $115.89 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +2 more | 1 | 131 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 104,200 pts + $670.72 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 117 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $114.07 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $121.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) | — | 103 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $388.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 1 | 299 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 212 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $333.11 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $141.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 9+ | 217 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $100.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 2 | 163 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $70.80 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +8 more | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,123.34 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 118 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $89.56 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 23 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 431,203 pts + $847.99 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $114.07 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | 18,750 pts + $187.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $196.27 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $121.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $141.89 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $110.30 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $70.80 | 2 | 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 40,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 218 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 212 dates.
Best months to fly from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | — | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (13 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 45,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)Questions about award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)
What's the lowest Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $187.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 301 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:37 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $121.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 103 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 04:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 149 dates, premium economy 103 dates, business class 103 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 162 dates, premium economy 131 dates, business class 163 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 72 dates, business class 217 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 91 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 172 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 23 dates, first class 10 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 71 dates, business class 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 301 dates, premium economy 298 dates, business class 299 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 114 dates, premium economy 117 dates, business class 118 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (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 Dec 2026 departures, 18,750 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.