British Airways · Avios guide

How many Avios to fly to every BA destination?

The complete British Airways Avios pricing table for 55+ destinations from London — all cabins, peak and off-peak, exact taxes.

55 destinations
22 with First Class
from 10,000 Avios

Verified July 2026

TL;DR

British Airways Avios start from 10,000 Avios in Economy and 16,250 in short-haul Business. Off-peak dates save 10–40%, the Amex BA 2-4-1 voucher works in every cabin (including First), and on a handful of routes (New York, Abu Dhabi) First Class costs fewer Avios than Business.

Complete BA Avios pricing table

One-way Avios from London — click any column to sort, click a destination for the full guide

Destination ↕ Economy
Off-Peak ↕ 		Business
Off-Peak ↕
Aberdeen ABZ 10,000 16,500
Abu Dhabi AUH Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Abuja ABV Sweet Spot 24,750 77,000
Accra ACC 27,500 88,000
Amsterdam AMS 10,000 16,500
Antigua ANU 33,000 99,000
Athens ATH 15,000 26,750
Atlanta ATL Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Bahrain BAH Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Bangkok BKK 38,500 110,000
Barbados BGI 33,000 99,000
Barcelona BCN 13,000 22,000
Berlin BER 10,000 16,500
Boston BOS Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Buenos Aires EZE 44,000 121,000
Cairo CAI 15,000 26,750
Cancun CUN 33,000 99,000
Cape Town CPT 33,000 99,000
Chicago ORD Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Copenhagen CPH 10,000 16,500
Delhi DEL 33,000 99,000
Doha DOH Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Dubai DXB Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Dublin DUB 10,000 16,500
Hong Kong HKG 38,500 110,000
Istanbul IST 15,000 26,750
Johannesburg JNB Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Kuala Lumpur KUL 44,000 121,000
Lagos LOS 27,500 88,000
Lisbon LIS 13,000 22,000
Los Angeles LAX Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Madrid MAD 13,000 22,000
Maldives MLE Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Marrakech RAK 15,000 26,750
Mauritius MRU 38,500 110,000
Mexico City MEX 33,000 99,000
Miami MIA Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Milan MXP 10,000 16,500
Mumbai BOM Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Nairobi NBO 33,000 99,000
New York JFK Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Oslo OSL 13,000 22,000
Paris CDG 10,000 16,500
Prague PRG 10,000 16,500
Rome FCO 13,000 22,000
San Francisco SFO Sweet Spot 33,000 99,000
Shanghai PVG 38,500 110,000
Singapore SIN 44,000 121,000
Sydney SYD 55,000 159,500
São Paulo GRU 38,500 110,000
Tel Aviv TLV 15,000 26,750
Tokyo HND 38,500 110,000
Toronto YYZ Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000
Vienna VIE 13,000 22,000
Washington DC IAD Sweet Spot 27,500 88,000

Note: Prices are one-way. Double for return flights. Taxes per person, may vary slightly. Sweet Spot = First Class cheaper than Business.

Best value Avios redemptions in 2026

Short-Haul Sweet Spots

BA domestic and European flights from London start at just 10,000 Avios one-way in Economy. These offer some of the highest pence-per-Avios value:

  • UK domestic (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen) — from 10,000 Avios + £1 taxes
  • Short-haul Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin) — from 10,000 Avios + £1 taxes
  • Canary Islands & Mediterranean — from 13,000 Avios + £1 taxes

First Class for Less Than Business

On several long-haul routes, BA First Class costs fewer Avios than Business Class. This is due to how BA prices its Reward Flight Saver fares — the fixed Avios rates for First can be set below Business:

  • Abu Dhabi — First 68,000 vs Business 88,000 off-peak
  • New York — First 75,000 vs Business 88,000 off-peak
  • Look for Sweet Spot tags in the table above

Companion Voucher Strategy

The BA Amex Premium Plus 2-4-1 companion voucher is the most powerful tool for Avios redemptions. It works on all cabin classes including First:

  • Two First Class seats to New York for just 75,000 Avios total off-peak
  • Two Business Class seats to Tokyo for 110,000 Avios total off-peak
  • Earn the voucher by spending £15,000 in a card membership year

Book via Iberia for Cheaper Long-Haul

Iberia uses the same Avios currency but has different pricing. On routes where both airlines fly, Iberia is often cheaper:

  • Madrid–New York Business: 68,000 Avios vs 88,000 on BA
  • Iberia Avios and BA Avios are fully interchangeable
  • Works with the BA Amex companion voucher

How BA Avios pricing works.

Zone-Based Pricing

BA groups destinations into pricing zones based on distance from London. Each zone has set Avios prices for each cabin class. Longer flights generally cost more Avios, but the pricing isn't strictly linear — some long-haul routes offer better value per mile than medium-haul. See the full BA reward flights award chart for zone-by-zone pricing and sweet spots.

Peak vs Off-Peak

BA charges 10–40% more Avios during peak travel periods. Off-peak dates are typically:

  • Mid-January to mid-March
  • Mid-April to mid-May
  • September to mid-November

Peak periods include school holidays, Easter, Christmas, and June–August.

Booking Tips

  • 1.
    Book 355 days ahead — BA releases reward seats exactly 355 days before departure. Set a calendar reminder.
  • 2.
    Be flexible on dates — Moving by a day or two can drop from peak to off-peak pricing.
  • 3.
    Check partner airlines — You can use Avios on American Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and other oneworld partners.
  • 4.
    No online booking fees — Booking via ba.com has no additional fees beyond Avios and taxes.

Compare with Virgin points.

Flying Virgin? See how Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points compare for the same destinations — on some routes Virgin is significantly cheaper.

Virgin points table →

Browse Avios guides by region.

Europe (17 destinations)

Aberdeen 10,000 Amsterdam 10,000 Athens 15,000 Barcelona 13,000 Berlin 10,000 Copenhagen 10,000 Dublin 10,000 Istanbul 15,000 Lisbon 13,000 Madrid 13,000 Marrakech 15,000 Milan 10,000 Oslo 13,000 Paris 10,000 Prague 10,000 Rome 13,000 Vienna 13,000

North America (11 destinations)

Atlanta 33,000 F Boston 27,500 F Cancun 33,000 Chicago 27,500 F Los Angeles 33,000 F Mexico City 33,000 Miami 33,000 F New York 27,500 F San Francisco 33,000 F Toronto 27,500 F Washington DC 27,500 F

Caribbean (2 destinations)

Antigua 33,000 Barbados 33,000

Middle East (5 destinations)

Abu Dhabi 27,500 F Bahrain 27,500 F Doha 27,500 F Dubai 27,500 F Tel Aviv 15,000

Asia Pacific (10 destinations)

Bangkok 38,500 Delhi 33,000 Hong Kong 38,500 Kuala Lumpur 44,000 F Maldives 33,000 F Mumbai 33,000 F Shanghai 38,500 F Singapore 44,000 F Sydney 55,000 F Tokyo 38,500 F

Africa (8 destinations)

Abuja 24,750 F Accra 27,500 Cairo 15,000 Cape Town 33,000 Johannesburg 33,000 F Lagos 27,500 Mauritius 38,500 Nairobi 33,000

South America (2 destinations)

Buenos Aires 44,000 São Paulo 38,500

Frequently asked questions.

How many Avios do I need for a short-haul flight from London?

British Airways short-haul flights from London start at just 10,000 Avios one-way in Economy. European destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, and Dublin cost from 10,000 Avios. UK domestic flights (Edinburgh, Glasgow) cost from 10,000 Avios. Business Class (Club Europe) starts from around 16,250 Avios one-way.

What is the cheapest Avios destination from London?

The cheapest Avios redemptions from London are short-haul European and UK domestic routes. Cities like Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow start from around 10,000 Avios one-way in Economy with taxes as low as £1. These offer exceptional value, especially when using the BA Amex 2-4-1 companion voucher.

Is it better to book peak or off-peak with Avios?

Off-peak dates save you 10–40% on Avios costs compared to peak dates. Off-peak periods are generally mid-January to mid-March, mid-April to mid-May, and September to mid-November. If your dates are flexible, always aim for off-peak travel to stretch your Avios further.

Can I use Avios on airlines other than British Airways?

Yes. Avios can be used on all oneworld partner airlines including American Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and more. Iberia often offers cheaper Avios pricing than BA on overlapping routes, particularly to the Americas.

Why is First Class sometimes cheaper than Business Class in Avios?

On certain routes, BA prices First Class below Business Class in Avios. This is due to how BA sets its Reward Flight Saver fixed pricing — First Class Reward Flight Saver fares can be cheaper than Business. It's a genuine sweet spot — you get First Class service for fewer Avios than Business. Check the table above for routes marked as "Sweet Spot".

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