Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
An economy award from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (SAW) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Qatar Airways, plus taxes and fees from $237.75. JAL Mileage Bank charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus and Qatar Airways. The two airports are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart. Qatar Airways is in oneworld. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aleppo, Bahrain and Dammam and more.
How many miles DOH to SAW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $237.75–495 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $37.75–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qatar Airways | 16,500 | $62.75–445 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $72.75–110 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $72.75–110 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500–19,500 | $72.75–110 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $37.75–45 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $37.75–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qatar Airways | 22,500 | $57.75–65 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qatar Airways | 23,000 | $62.75–585 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DOH to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
- Qatar Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book DOH to SAW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qatar Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks Qatar Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qatar Airways
- Finnair PlusBooks Qatar Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qatar Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qatar Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qatar Airways
DOH to SAW with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aleppo (ALP)Qatar Airways, then AJet and Pegasus
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air and Qatar Airways, then Pegasus
- Via Dammam (DMM)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
J9 - Via Baghdad (BGW)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus, Iraqi Airways and 1 moreIA
- Via Ankara (ESB)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Basra (BSR)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus
- Via Damascus (DAM)Syrian Air and Qatar Airways, then AJetRB
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines and Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Erbil (EBL)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Sulaimaniyah (ISU)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Antalya (AYT)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Amman (AMM)Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian, then Jordan Aviation and Pegasus
R5 - Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia, Qatar Airways and 1 more, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Qatar Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
DOH to SAW: common questions
How many miles does DOH to SAW cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Qatar Airways, plus taxes and fees from $237.75. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (15,000), Finnair Plus (16,500) and British Airways Club (17,500–19,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DOH to SAW?
Pegasus and Qatar Airways (oneworld) fly nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Doha from Istanbul by plane?
Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (SAW) are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DOH to SAW award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, JetBlue TrueBlue and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Doha and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Aleppo (ALP), Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI) and Baghdad (BGW). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jazeera Airways through Kuwait.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.