Turkish Miles&Smiles award chart (2026)
Turkish Miles&Smiles is the best-kept secret in Star Alliance award booking. Their partner award chart prices US-to-Europe business class at just 45,000 miles one-way — half of what Aeroplan charges. The catch: their booking website is frustrating, and customer service can be slow. But the pricing is unbeatable.
Award chart
All amounts shown are one-way Star Alliance partner awards from the US.
| Region / Route | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within US (United domestic short-haul) | 7.5K | — | 12.5K | — |
| US ↔ Europe (Star Alliance partner business) | 30K | — | 45K | — |
| US ↔ Asia (Star partner business) | 37.5K | — | 52.5K–67.5K | — |
| US ↔ Africa | 37.5K | — | 60K | — |
| US ↔ South America | 30K | — | 55K | — |
| Europe ↔ Middle East (Turkish metal) | 12.5K | — | 22.5K | — |
| Europe ↔ Asia (partner business) | 27.5K | — | 42.5K | — |
Top sweet spots
- 45K business class one-way US to Europe (cheapest published Star Alliance partner price)
- 52.5K business class US to Northeast Asia (Tokyo, Seoul) on ANA, Asiana, EVA, Singapore
- 7.5K United domestic short-haul one-way
- 22.5K business class Europe to Middle East on Turkish (great connector to Asia)
How to earn Turkish Miles&Smiles miles
- Capital One Miles transfer at 1:1
- Citi ThankYou transfer at 1:1
- Bilt Rewards transfer at 1:1 (with frequent transfer bonuses)
- Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1.1
Booking notes
- Book at turkishairlines.com — but the website is unreliable for partners
- Many bookings require calling Turkish (1-800-874-8875)
- Phone wait times can be 2+ hours; persistence is required
- Turkish does not charge fuel surcharges
Common pitfalls
- The booking website often shows partner space then errors at checkout — call instead
- Customer service phone lines are notoriously slow
- Some partners (Lufthansa First, Singapore Suites) are not bookable
- Award changes after ticketing are a $50 USD fee
Frequently asked questions
Why is Turkish Miles&Smiles so cheap for Star Alliance?
Turkish prices their partner award chart at substantially below the Star Alliance norm — 45K business one-way US-Europe vs. Aeroplan's 60K and ANA's 90K round-trip equivalent. They view miles as a marketing cost, and the friction of booking deters many travelers, keeping the program lean.
Is Turkish Miles&Smiles worth the booking hassle?
If you save 30,000+ miles per redemption versus Aeroplan or AAdvantage, yes. Plan ahead and expect to spend an hour on the phone for partner bookings.
How do I find Star Alliance award space for Turkish?
Use a tool like ANA's award search (which shows all Star Alliance saver inventory) or AwardLocker. Confirm space exists, then transfer points to Turkish and call to book.
Find Turkish Miles&Smiles award space live
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