Fly to the Middle East with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 13 airports in the Middle East from outside the Middle East in the last 30 days, on 369 routes. Lowest business class from Europe: ≈ 16,700 Amex points + $50.30 taxes (16,700 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Warsaw (WAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- Routes with award space
- 369
- Lowest economy from Europe
- ≈ 7,500 Amex points
- ATH–TLV · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest business class from Europe
- ≈ 16,700 Amex points
- WAW–TLV · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class from Europe
- ≈ 78,400 Amex points
- IST–DXB · Qantas 1:1 · mixed cabin from ≈ 75,000 Amex points
Amex partners with award space to the Middle East
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes into the Middle East where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within the Middle East are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 201 | Amex to Qantas |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 131 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 123 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 102 | Amex to Skywards |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 97 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 77 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 65 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 56 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 53 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to the Middle East by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into the Middle East in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Athens (ATH) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 31,500 points + $38.91 | ≈ 31,500 | 190 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 46,000 points + $439.51 | ≈ 46,000 | 316 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 46,000 points + $108.79 | ≈ 46,000 | 315 |
| First | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $439.51 | ≈ 78,400 | 191 |
| First | Hyderabad (HYD) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $318.13 | ≈ 78,400 | 174 |
| First | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $312.67 | ≈ 78,400 | 152 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 36,200 points + $87.62 | ≈ 36,200 | 169 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 36,200 points + $400.98 | ≈ 36,200 | 156 |
| Premium Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 41,400 points + $105.84 | ≈ 41,400 | 285 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 16,100 points + $38.91 | ≈ 16,100 | 217 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,800 points + $105.84 | ≈ 22,800 | 310 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,800 points + $114.59 | ≈ 22,800 | 288 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 40,000 miles + $302.19Mixed cabin | ≈ 40,000 | 304 |
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Beirut (BEY) | 40,000 miles + $150.23 | ≈ 40,000 | 221 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY) | 42,500 miles + $105.83 | ≈ 42,500 | 323 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 115,200 miles + $37.43 | ≈ 115,200 | 155 |
| First | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 129,500 miles + $37.43 | ≈ 129,500 | 143 |
| First | Montreal (YUL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 320,000 miles + $83.59 | ≈ 320,000 | 286 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 60,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 60,000 | 238 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 60,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 60,000 | 176 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) | 107,400 miles + $36.70 | ≈ 107,400 | 174 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 16,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 16,000 | 244 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 20,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 20,000 | 247 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 22,500 miles + $286.01 | ≈ 22,500 | 247 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $176.16 | ≈ 20,000 | 7 |
| Business | Ahmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,500 miles + $175.96 | ≈ 20,500 | 4 |
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 21,500 miles + $107.22 | ≈ 21,500 | 305 |
| Premium Economy | Warsaw (WAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 30,000 miles + $44.00 | ≈ 30,000 | 15 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 31,000 miles + $401.50 | ≈ 31,000 | 23 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 37,125 miles + $510.50 | ≈ 37,125 | 292 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 9,500 miles + $87.62 | ≈ 9,500 | 313 |
| Economy | Ahmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 11,000 miles + $76.16 | ≈ 11,000 | 123 |
| Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 11,000 miles + $69.86 | ≈ 11,000 | 44 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Dubai (DXB) | 36,000 miles + $299.34 | ≈ 45,000 | 330 |
| Business | Islamabad (ISB) to Dubai (DXB) | 36,000 miles + $332.35 | ≈ 45,000 | 327 |
| Business | Karachi (KHI) to Dubai (DXB) | 36,000 miles + $332.88 | ≈ 45,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dubai (DXB) | 32,000 miles + $154.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 65 |
| Premium Economy | Karachi (KHI) to Dubai (DXB) | 32,000 miles + $114.21 | ≈ 40,000 | 63 |
| Premium Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Dubai (DXB) | 32,000 miles + $146.97 | ≈ 40,000 | 31 |
| Economy | Karachi (KHI) to Dubai (DXB) | 10,000 miles + $114.21 | ≈ 12,500 | 328 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Dubai (DXB) | 10,000 miles + $99.84 | ≈ 12,500 | 325 |
| Economy | Islamabad (ISB) to Dubai (DXB) | 10,000 miles + $113.68 | ≈ 12,500 | 325 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 12,500 points + $72.22 | ≈ 12,500 | 327 |
| Business | Warsaw (WAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 16,700 points + $50.30 | ≈ 16,700 | 289 |
| Business | Vienna (VIE) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 20,400 points + $100.60 | ≈ 20,400 | 294 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 points + $52.86 | ≈ 40,000 | 6 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 75,000 points + $429.20Mixed cabin | ≈ 75,000 | 264 |
| First | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 75,000 points + $50.76 | ≈ 75,000 | 124 |
| Premium Economy | Prague (PRG) to Dubai (DXB) | 47,400 points + $62.34 | ≈ 47,400 | 272 |
| Premium Economy | Chennai (MAA) to Doha (DOH) | 49,800 points + $83.61 | ≈ 49,800 | 35 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Dubai (DXB) | 50,000 points + $104.60 | ≈ 50,000 | 323 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 7,500 points + $67.52 | ≈ 7,500 | 327 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 7,500 points + $61.70 | ≈ 7,500 | 317 |
| Economy | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 points + $50.56 | ≈ 15,000 | 330 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New Delhi (DEL) to Doha (DOH) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 299 |
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Doha (DOH) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 250 |
| Business | Warsaw (WAW) to Doha (DOH) | 32,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 32,250 | 320 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Doha (DOH) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 273 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 82,000 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 82,000 | 273 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Doha (DOH) | 86,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 86,000 | 1 |
| Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Doha (DOH) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 329 |
| Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Doha (DOH) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH) | 13,125 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,125 | 326 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 30,000 points + $291.84 | ≈ 30,000 | 286 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 30,000 points + $333.46 | ≈ 30,000 | 242 |
| Business | Rome (FCO) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 30,000 points + $121.27 | ≈ 30,000 | 212 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Doha (DOH) | 156,000 points + $36.51 | ≈ 156,000 | 1 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 163,000 points + $35.86 | ≈ 163,000 | 7 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 18,600 points + $453.31 | ≈ 18,600 | 155 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 18,600 points + $148.32 | ≈ 18,600 | 109 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 18,600 points + $191.95 | ≈ 18,600 | 5 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 9,000 points + $175.29 | ≈ 9,000 | 315 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 9,000 points + $141.31 | ≈ 9,000 | 291 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 9,000 points + $111.29 | ≈ 9,000 | 239 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,000 miles + $58.88 | ≈ 35,000 | 108 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 35,700 miles + $110.68 | ≈ 35,700 | 261 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,700 miles + $410.38 | ≈ 35,700 | 248 |
| Economy | Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 17,500 miles + $58.88 | ≈ 17,500 | 160 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,400 miles + $115.40 | ≈ 20,400 | 316 |
| Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,400 miles + $44.70 | ≈ 20,400 | 301 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Doha (DOH) | 13,900 points + $41.84 | ≈ 17,375 | 12 |
| Business | Athens (ATH) to Doha (DOH) | 19,500 points + $36.55 | ≈ 24,375 | 7 |
| Business | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Doha (DOH) | 21,600 points + $51.05 | ≈ 27,000 | 20 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Doha (DOH) | 7,000 points + $37.04 | ≈ 8,750 | 235 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Doha (DOH) | 9,800 points + $36.55 | ≈ 12,250 | 175 |
| Economy | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Doha (DOH) | 10,900 points + $51.05 | ≈ 13,625 | 259 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Amex points by country in the Middle East
Countries in the Middle East with award space from the bank's partner programs, by number of routes from outside the Middle East.
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Amex points132 routes
- Fly to Qatar with Amex points97 routes
- Fly to Saudi Arabia with Amex points69 routes
- Fly to Israel with Amex points46 routes
- Fly to Lebanon with Amex points16 routes
- Fly to Jordan with Amex points4 routes
- Fly to Bahrain with Amex points2 routes
- Fly to Kuwait with Amex points2 routes
- Fly to Oman with Amex points1 route
Questions about flying to the Middle East with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to the Middle East?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into the Middle East from Europe in the last 30 days was 16,700 points + $50.30 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Warsaw (WAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV): ≈ 16,700 Amex points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Amex points do I need to fly economy to the Middle East?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into the Middle East from Europe in the last 30 days was 7,500 points + $61.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Athens (ATH) to Tel Aviv (TLV): ≈ 7,500 Amex points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to the Middle East?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 201 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 131 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 123 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 102 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 97 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 77 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 65 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 56 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 53 routes), counting published routes into the Middle East with award space in the last 30 days.