Istanbul (IST) to Aqaba (AQJ) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Aqaba (AQJ) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Aqaba (AQJ): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 879 miles (1,414 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Amman and Cairo.
How many miles IST to AQJ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $53.60–83 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000–23,000 | $75.60–505 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $50.60–80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $45.60–455 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60–455 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $45.60–455 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40–499.80 |
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 AQJ
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to AQJ 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 AQJ with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines the whole way
R5 - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Royal Jordanian
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IST to AQJ: common questions
How many miles does IST to AQJ cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (18,000–23,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (25,500). 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 IST to AQJ?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Aqaba (AQJ).
How far is Istanbul from Aqaba by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Aqaba (AQJ) are 879 miles (1,414 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 AQJ 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 Aqaba?
The most direct connections are through Amman (AMM) and Cairo (CAI). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Amman.
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.