Istanbul (IST) to Asmara (ASM) flights

An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Asmara (ASM) starts at 15,000 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 Asmara (ASM): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,895 miles (3,049 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Port Sudan, Cairo and Jeddah and more.
How many miles IST to ASM 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 | 15,000 | $53.60β63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000β55,000 | $75.60β485 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60β435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $50.60β60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 30,500 | $45.60β435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40β479.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $45.60β435 |
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 ASM
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book IST to ASM 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 ASM with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Port Sudan (PZU)Badr Airlines the whole way
J43TJ4 - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way

SM
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Flynas




- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way

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IST to ASM: common questions
How many miles does IST to ASM cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (25,000β55,000), 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 ASM?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Asmara (ASM).
How far is Istanbul from Asmara by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Asmara (ASM) are 1,895 miles (3,049 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 ASM 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 Asmara?
The most direct connections are through Port Sudan (PZU), Cairo (CAI), Jeddah (JED), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Badr Airlines through Port Sudan.
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.




