Miles&Smiles
Widen your world
At a Glance
Miles&Smiles is the loyalty program of Turkish Airlines, which serves more destinations (over 340) than any other airline in the world. As a Star Alliance member, Miles&Smiles offers access to 45+ partner airlines including United, ANA, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. The program is known for excellent award chart value, particularly for Star Alliance partner redemptions. Turkish Airlines' extensive network connects the world through its Istanbul hub, offering convenient connections between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Miles&Smiles is a transfer partner of Citi ThankYou Points with instant 1:1 transfers. The program also offers the Touristanbul stopover program, providing free hotel and city tours for long layovers.
Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic US and Canada in Economy | 15,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Domestic US and Canada in Business | 22,500 | — | business | united_states |
| Domestic US and Canada in First Class | 30,000 | — | first | united_states |
| US to Europe in Economy | 40,000 | — | economy | europe |
| US to Europe in Business | 65,000 | — | business | europe |
| US to Hawaii in Economy on United | 25,000 | — | economy | pacific_islands |
| US to Hawaii in Business on United | 40,000 | — | business | pacific_islands |
| US to Middle East in Business | 93,000 | — | business | middle_east |
| US to Central Asia (India/Nepal) in Business | 100,000 | — | business | asia |
| Istanbul to Far East in Business | 65,000 | — | business | asia |
Transfer Partners
Earn via 3 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1-2 days | 2 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.3 cpp | |
| 1:1 | up to 2 weeks | 1.7 cpp |
Program Ratings
FAQs
How many miles do I need for a free flight?
As few as 4,500 miles for a domestic flight within Turkey. For US domestic flights on United, 15,000 miles in economy or 22,500 in business class. Hawaii flights start at 25,000 miles in economy.
What transfers to Turkish Miles&Smiles?
Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou Points all transfer at 1:1 ratios. Marriott Bonvoy transfers at 3:1 (with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 Bonvoy points). Choice Privileges and Hilton Honors also transfer at lower ratios.
Can I transfer points between Star Alliance members?
No. You cannot transfer miles between Star Alliance airlines directly. However, you can use Turkish Miles&Smiles to book flights on Star Alliance partners like United, Air Canada, and Lufthansa.
Do Turkish Miles&Smiles miles expire?
Yes. Miles expire 36 months after being earned. You can extend them for $20 per 1,000 miles. Earning or redeeming miles does not reset the expiration clock — each batch expires independently.
How do I search for partner award flights?
Log into your Miles&Smiles account, go to Miles Transactions, and click Star Alliance Award Ticket. Alternatively, search United.com for Saver awards first, then book through Turkish. The Turkish website is buggy — your password must be exactly 6 numeric digits, and remove the TK prefix from your membership number when logging in.