Istanbul (IST) to Abidjan (ABJ) flights

An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Abidjan (ABJ) starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Abidjan (ABJ): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 3,201 miles (5,152 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Niamey, Ouagadougou and Accra and more.
How many miles IST to ABJ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000–55,000 | $75.60–505 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $53.60–83 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $50.60–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40–499.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $45.60–455 |
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 IST to ABJ
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book IST to ABJ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to ABJ with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Niamey (NIM)Turkish Airlines, then Air Cote DIvoire and Tunisair
HFTU - Via Ouagadougou (OUA)Turkish Airlines, then Air Burkina, Air Cote DIvoire and 3 more
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- Via Accra (ACC)Turkish Airlines, then Air Burkina, Emirates and 5 more
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HF+4 - Via Cotonou (COO)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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HC+1 - Via Lagos (LOS)Turkish Airlines, then Air Cote DIvoire, Middle East Airlines and 1 more
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P4 - Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair the whole way
TUBJTU - Via Abuja (ABV)Turkish Airlines, then Air Cote DIvoire
HF - Via Algiers (ALG)Air Algerie the whole wayAH
AH - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way

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- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way



- Via Yaounde (NSI)Turkish Airlines, then Air Cote DIvoire
HF - Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way



- Via Dakar (DSS)Turkish Airlines, then Kenya Airways, Air Cote DIvoire and 3 more

HFHC+2 - Via Paris (ORY)Transavia France, then Corsair International


- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way


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IST to ABJ: common questions
How many miles does IST to ABJ cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). 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 IST to ABJ?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Abidjan (ABJ).
How far is Istanbul from Abidjan by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Abidjan (ABJ) are 3,201 miles (5,152 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to ABJ award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Abidjan?
The most direct connections are through Niamey (NIM), Ouagadougou (OUA), Accra (ACC), Cotonou (COO) and Lagos (LOS). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Cotonou.
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.





