Istanbul (IST) to Islamabad (ISB) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Islamabad (ISB) starts at 20,000 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 Islamabad (ISB): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 2,450 miles (3,943 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kabul, Baku and Tehran and more.
How many miles IST to ISB 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 | 20,000–25,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000 | $50.60–60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 29,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $53.60–63 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 44,000 | $45.60–435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 44,500 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
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 ISB
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to ISB 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 ISB with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kabul (KBL)Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air the whole wayFGRQRQFG
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2
J2 - Via Tehran (IKA)Iran Airtour the whole wayIRQB+3B9
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways the whole wayHYHH+1HY
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAUDIA
- Via Lahore (LHE)Turkish Airlines, then Fly Jinnah9P
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
J9 - Via Dammam (DMM)Turkish Airlines, then Pakistan International Airlines, AirSial and 2 morePKPF9P+1
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
9P - Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia, then Airblue, Pakistan International Airlines and 1 more
PAPK9P - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates and flydubai the whole way
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PAPK+2 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
PK - Via Gassim (ELQ)Flynas, then Pakistan International Airlines
PK - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
PAPK+1 - Via Karachi (KHI)Turkish Airlines, then Airblue, Pakistan International Airlines and 2 morePAPKPF+1
IST to ISB: common questions
How many miles does IST to ISB cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (25,000), ANA Mileage Club (29,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (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 ISB?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Islamabad (ISB).
How far is Istanbul from Islamabad by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Islamabad (ISB) are 2,450 miles (3,943 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 ISB 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 Islamabad?
The most direct connections are through Kabul (KBL), Baku (GYD), Tehran (IKA), Tashkent (TAS) and Baghdad (BGW). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ariana Afghan Airlines through Kabul.
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.