About this route
Airlines serving both Paris and Istanbul include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and 8 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 | — |
| Flying Blue | 25,000 | 55,000 | — |
Published one-way award prices for CDG–IST. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Award chart data last updated 12 September 2026.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both CDG and IST, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Etihad Airways
EY
Icelandair
FI
El Al
LY
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
Turkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 55,000 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
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
- Compare programs before transferring — prices vary significantly between loyalty currencies
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from Paris 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 Paris to Istanbul with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Flying Blue at 55,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for CDG to IST?
You can book this route with Turkish Miles and Flying Blue. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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