Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and JAL Mileage Bank charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH): Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,713 miles (2,757 km) apart. Qatar Airways is in oneworld and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Aleppo and Al-Najaf and more.
How many miles IST to DOH 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 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $225.60β485 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qatar Airways | 15,000 | $25.60β35 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qatar Airways | 16,500 | $50.60β435 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500β19,500 | $60.60β100 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500β19,500 | $60.60β100 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qatar Airways | 17,500β19,500 | $60.60β100 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000β23,000 | $75.60β485 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $25.60β35 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Qatar Airways | 20,000 | $25.60β35 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qatar Airways | 22,500 | $45.60β55 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qatar Airways | 23,000 | $50.60β575 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, 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 DOH
- Qatar Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to DOH 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qatar Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks Qatar Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qatar Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Qatar Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qatar Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qatar Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- 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 DOH with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Aleppo (ALP)Turkish Airlines and Syrian Air, then Qatar AirwaysRB
- Via Al-Najaf (NJF)Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines, then Qatar AirwaysIA
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
J9 - Via Dammam (DMM)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Qatar AirwaysIAUD
- Via Basra (BSR)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Damascus (DAM)Syrian Air the whole wayRBRB
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
- Via Erbil (EBL)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Sulaimaniyah (ISU)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Qatar Airways
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
R5 - Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
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IST to DOH: common questions
How many miles does IST to DOH 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: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000), JAL Mileage Bank (15,000) and Finnair Plus (16,500). 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 DOH?
Qatar Airways (oneworld) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH).
How far is Istanbul from Doha by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH) are 1,713 miles (2,757 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 DOH award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 13 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 Doha?
The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Aleppo (ALP), Al-Najaf (NJF), Kuwait (KWI) and Dammam (DMM). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
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.