About This Route
Sydney to Istanbul is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 12,500 | 30,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 15,000 | 26,750 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 20,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 |
| Asia Miles | 22,500 | 57,000 | 90,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 22,500 | 55,000 | -- |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 32,000 | 68,000 | 95,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 42,500 | 85,000 | 150,000 |
| Aeroplan | 55,000 | 90,000 | 135,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 60,000 | 120,000 | -- |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Etihad Airways
EY
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Flying Blue
Biz: 30,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 26,750 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 42,500 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 57,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 55,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 55,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 68,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 85,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 90,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 120,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Flying Blue offers the cheapest economy award at 12,500 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 26,750 points
- First class available from 85,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Sydney to Istanbul?
The cheapest option is Flying Blue starting at 12,500 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Sydney to Istanbul with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 26,750 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 26,750 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SYD to IST?
You can book this route with Flying Blue, Avios (BA), Qatar Avios, Asia Miles, ANA Mileage Club, Emirates Skywards, KrisFlyer, Etihad Guest, Aeroplan, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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