Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on Middle East Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY): Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 633 miles (1,018 km) apart. Middle East Airlines is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Antalya, Dalaman and Izmir and more.
How many miles IST to BEY 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Middle East Airlines | 6,000 | $25.60β205 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Middle East Airlines | 7,000 | $55.60β375 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $53.60β63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000β23,000 | $75.60β485 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $50.60β60 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Middle East Airlines | 25,000 | $65.60β235 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $45.60β435 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60β435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $45.60β435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60β435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40β479.80 |
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 BEY
- Middle East AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to BEY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Middle East Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Middle East Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Middle East Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Middle East Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Middle East Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Middle East Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Middle East 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Middle East Airlines
IST to BEY with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and SunExpress
- Via Dalaman (DLM)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and Turkish Airlines, then SunExpress
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
R5 - Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
SM - Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way
A2 - Via Erbil (EBL)Turkish Airlines, then Middle East Airlines
- Via Kirkuk (KIK)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIA
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Turkish Airlines, then Middle East Airlines
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways and UR Airlines the whole wayIAUDIAUD+1
IST to BEY: common questions
How many miles does IST to BEY cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on Middle East Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (18,000β23,000). 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 BEY?
Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY).
How far is Istanbul from Beirut by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Beirut (BEY) are 633 miles (1,018 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 BEY award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 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 Beirut?
The most direct connections are through Antalya (AYT), Dalaman (DLM), Izmir (ADB), Bodrum (BJV) and Amman (AMM). On 6 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.