Panama City (PTY) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 6,723 miles (10,819 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madrid, Paris and Amsterdam and more.
How many miles PTY to IST 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $35–460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $40–85 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $35–460 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000–65,000 | $65–510 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $15–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 58,500 | $35–460 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $43–88 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $35–460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 75,000 | $109.80–504.80 |
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 PTY to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book PTY to IST 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
PTY to IST with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Caracas (CCS)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines and Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Havana (HAV)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via New York (JFK)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Montreal (YUL)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines and Air Transat
- Via Cancun (CUN)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines and Air Transat
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)Copa Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
PTY to IST: common questions
How many miles does PTY to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (35,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (50,000–65,000). 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 PTY to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Panama City from Istanbul by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Istanbul (IST) are 6,723 miles (10,819 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to IST 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 Panama City and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Caracas (CCS) and Miami (MIA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Europa through Madrid.
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.