# Turkish Airlines takes 30% off Istanbul upgrade awards to Oct 31

_Oct 19 14:12_

Tags: Turkish Airlines, promotion, airline, promo

Type: Promotion

Expired: Oct 31, 2026

## Summary

Miles&Smiles is discounting upgrade awards by 30% on select routes from Istanbul for travel October 19 through December 8, 2026. Bookings run October 19 through October 31 on the Turkish Airlines website or mobile app.

The discount applies to mile upgrades on scheduled flights operated by Turkish Airlines and depends on business-class availability. Seats are limited. The airline did not publish a destination list. Awards issued through other channels do not qualify. Turkish Airlines may change the terms or cancel the campaign at any time.

Check the Turkish Airlines site or app for business-class space on a qualifying Istanbul flight. Book the upgrade by October 31.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Oct 19, 2026
- **Ends**: Oct 31, 2026
- **Book by**: Oct 31, 2026
- **Travel by**: Dec 8, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 30%: discount on mile upgrade awards
- **Where**: Istanbul
- **Who qualifies**: Miles&Smiles members booking through the Turkish Airlines website or mobile app
- **Links**:
  - Offer page: [Miles&Smiles cabin upgrade campaign](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-de/miles-and-smiles/campaigns/30-percent-miles-discount-on-cabin-upgrade/)
- **Takeaway**: If you have a qualifying Turkish Airlines itinerary from Istanbul, check the site or app and book the upgrade by October 31.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/19/turkish-airlines-milessmiles-30-off-upgrade-awards-select-routes-october-19-december-12-2026-book-by-october-31?omhide=true) — Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% Off Upgrade Awards Select Routes October 19 – December 12, 2026 (Book By October 31)

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