Book with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
New York → Istanbul
- Low Price
- 65k points + $391
- Broader Availability
- 135k points + $391
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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Use Miles&Smiles for Turkish Airlines flights through Istanbul and Star Alliance partner awards.
Find better flights with your points
BUSINESS CLASS · RESEARCHED EXAMPLENew YorkIstanbulBook through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles65k points + $391
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles calls its rewards currency miles. We use “points” for prices and comparisons throughout this site. Transfer instructions retain the program’s official terminology.
Know the program
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at a glance
Best uses
- Check Istanbul as a destination or a connection to Europe, Africa and Asia.
- Include Star Alliance alternatives when Turkish-operated routes do not suit your trip.
Can you change or cancel?
- International award changes and unused-ticket refunds cost US $70 per transaction; after a missed flight, the fee is $170.
- Refunded miles keep their original expiration date.
Promotion versus standard awards
- Promotion Awards use fewer miles with limited seats; standard awards offer more access at a higher mileage price.
- These airline award types differ from our researched Low Price and Broader Availability labels.
Business class · one way
What could your points book?
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- Low Price
- 90k points + $550
- Broader Availability
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- Low Price
- 130k points + $770
- Broader Availability
- 275k points + $770
What does Broader Availability mean?
The upper end of the typical award price range. Flights on most dates were available between the Low Price and this amount. Actual prices and availability vary by date.
Researched prices; confirm flights and pricing with the airline. Research details
Example value of your points
New York → Istanbul · Business Class · One way
Book through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Estimated purchase price
$1,400
Book with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles points
65k points + $391
65k points = $1,009
$1,400 purchase price − $391 fees
1.6 cents per point
Illustrative example. Confirm actual fares and award pricing for your dates.
Build your balance
How to earn points
1,000 bank miles → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
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Personal · Earns Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles rewards directly
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature Card
- Earn 3 miles per dollar on eligible Turkish Airlines purchases.
Up to 40,000 welcome bonus miles
25,000 miles after $2,000 in 90 days; another 15,000 after an additional $6,000 in the first year.
The second bonus requires the first and posts 8–12 weeks after the account’s first anniversary.
Welcome bonus last confirmed Oct 17, 2026
Card details & offer termsEarn through travel and partners
- Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance: Add your Miles&Smiles number to eligible paid flights; earnings depend on the airline and booking class.
Partner opportunities
Airlines worth checking
| Destination focus | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Istanbul and onward — Turkish Airlines | Istanbul connects US departures with destinations across Europe, Africa and Asia. |
| Star Alliance alternatives | United, Lufthansa and ANA add options outside Turkish’s Istanbul network. |
From search to booking
Find and book with Miles&Smiles
- Sign in and choose the search. Use Issue award ticket for Turkish flights, or Miles Transactions for Star Alliance partners.
- Search business class and compare dates. Check the Promotion and standard results using the comparison above.
- Complete ticketing by the stated deadline. If you hold a reservation, follow the option deadline shown.
Other partners and held reservations
- Azul and Gol awards require the call center or a sales office.
- A reservation alone does not use expiring miles; the ticket must be issued.
Keep your points working
Managing your miles
Miles expiration
- Miles expire at the end of the third full calendar year after they are credited; ordinary account activity does not reset that deadline.
Family membership
- Family pooling is for Classic Plus, Elite and Elite Plus members, with a spouse and unmarried children under 25.
Before joining
- Each person needs an account. Shared miles are not returned when someone leaves the family account.
Find your next award flight
Explore researched pricesSources and review · October 18, 2026
Flight examples use our ongoing pricing research. Cash comparisons are illustrative estimates rounded up to the next $100. Bank ratios use eligible transfer-enabled accounts and the premium Citi tier; check your bank guide for eligibility.
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