Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. One airline flies nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 5,958 miles (9,588 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Munich and Amsterdam and more.
How many miles YVR 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 | 27,500 | $60–465 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $65–90 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 34,000 | $60–465 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000–55,000 | $90–515 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 42,500 | $68–93 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 44,000 | $40–65 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $134.80–509.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $60–465 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $60–465 |
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 YVR to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book YVR 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
YVR to IST with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)Air India, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Zurich (ZRH)Edelweiss Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via London (LGW)British Airways, then Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air UK
- Via Dublin (DUB)Air Canada, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada, Flair Airlines and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines and Air Transat
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, WestJet and 2 more, then Turkish Airlines and Air Transat
+1 - Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, Air Canada and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Air Canada and United Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)WestJet, then Turkish Airlines
YVR to IST: common questions
How many miles does YVR to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (40,000–55,000). 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 YVR to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Vancouver from Istanbul by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Istanbul (IST) are 5,958 miles (9,588 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR 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 Vancouver and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA) and Seattle (SEA). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.
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.