Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for ZRH→IST. Lowest economy: 12,500 miles + $36.50 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 45,000 miles + $36.50 (United MileagePlus).
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Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 1 program tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS), Croatia Airlines (OU), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 15 of 17 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, business class)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $36.50 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +7 more | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $36.50 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +7 more | 1 | 15 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First class: 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 | United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $36.90 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 45,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)Questions about award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
How many miles do you need to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 15, 2026): economy 12,500 miles + $36.50, with monthly lows of 12,500 miles in 2 months and 17,500 miles in 2 months, and award space on 14 departure dates; business class 45,000 miles + $36.50, the lowest price in each of 5 months, with award space on 15 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (12,500 to 17,500 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 miles + $36.50 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 06:58 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 07:01 UTC). In business class, 45,000 miles + $36.50 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 22:11 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 07:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.