About this route
Airlines serving both Doha and Istanbul include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and 4 more. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 15,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | — |
| Qatar Avios | 20,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 |
Published one-way award prices for DOH–IST. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Award chart data last updated 10 October 2026.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both DOH and IST, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Etihad Airways
EY
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
Lufthansa
LH
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
Turkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 42,500 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Turkish Miles offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Turkish Miles at 30,000 points
- First class available from 85,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Keep planning this trip
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from Doha to Istanbul?
The cheapest option is Turkish Miles starting at 15,000 points in economy. Compare 2 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Doha to Istanbul with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Qatar Avios at 42,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for DOH to IST?
You can book this route with Turkish Miles and Qatar Avios. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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