Award flights from Taipei (TPE) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for TPE→IST. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business: 65,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $451.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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TPE to IST at a glance
- From
- Taiwan Taoyuan International, Taipei, Taiwan (TPE)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), Malaysia Airlines (MH), ANA (NH) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $38.40 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +3 more | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,000 pts + $197.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $15.70 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 9+ | 247 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $23.50 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 171 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $451.00 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $38.50 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qatar Airways (QR) +2 more | — | 23 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 75,000 pts + $25.70 | 1 stop | Thai Airways International (TG) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 118,000 pts + $250.60 | 2 stops | Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $23.50 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 13 | 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 | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,000 pts + $276.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $451.00 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 75,000 pts + $25.70 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $23.50 | 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 35,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 329 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates.
Best months to fly TPE to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | — | 75,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (29 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (9 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 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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What's the lowest Taipei to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:41 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on TPE→IST?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business 23 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 247 dates, business 3 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 329 dates, business 320 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 171 dates, business 13 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 13 dates, business 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from TPE to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 TPE→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, 35,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 65,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.