Istanbul (IST) to Kuwait (KWI) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Kuwait (KWI) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kuwait (KWI): Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,361 miles (2,190 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Al-Najaf, Aleppo and Damascus and more.
How many miles IST to KWI 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 | $53.60–63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000–23,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $50.60–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $45.60–435 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $45.60–435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $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 KWI
- J9Jazeera AirwaysNot in an alliance
- Kuwait AirwaysNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to KWI 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 KWI with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Al-Najaf (NJF)Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait AirwaysIA
- Via Aleppo (ALP)Turkish Airlines and Syrian Air, then Jazeera AirwaysRBJ9
- Via Damascus (DAM)Syrian Air the whole wayRBRBJ9
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
J9 - Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait Airways
- Via Amman (ADJ)Royal Jordanian, then Jazeera Airways
J9 - Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole wayR5
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait Airways and Jazeera AirwaysJ9
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait Airways
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Turkish Airlines, then Jazeera AirwaysJ9
- Via Gassim (ELQ)Flynas, then Jazeera Airways
J9 - Via Tbilisi (TBS)Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait Airways and Jazeera AirwaysJ9
- Via Tehran (IKA)Iran Air, Qeshm Air and 4 more, then Kuwait AirwaysIRQB+3
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir and Air Cairo the whole way
SMJ9+5 - Via Dammam (DMM)Turkish Airlines, then Kuwait Airways
IST to KWI: common questions
How many miles does IST to KWI 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 (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 KWI?
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kuwait (KWI).
How far is Istanbul from Kuwait by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Kuwait (KWI) are 1,361 miles (2,190 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 KWI 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 Kuwait?
The most direct connections are through Al-Najaf (NJF), Aleppo (ALP), Damascus (DAM), Beirut (BEY) and Antalya (AYT). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Syrian Air through Damascus.
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.