Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Citi TY to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

Move ThankYou Points to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at 1:1 — typically worth 2 cpp (100% uplift vs the Citi TY portal). Sweet spot: United flights via Turkish.

AirlineStar AllianceRatio 1:12 cpp

Reviewed by CardCompare Editorial Board

|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 ThankYou Points

$500

via Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at 2 cpp

vs $250 in the Citi TY portal

50,000 ThankYou Points

$1,000

via Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at 2 cpp

vs $500 in the Citi TY portal

100,000 ThankYou Points

$2,000

via Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at 2 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Citi TY portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Turkish Miles&Smiles is the highest-value Star Alliance partner award program in the market — United domestic business at 15K one-way, transatlantic economy at 30K, and transpacific business at 70K round-trip via Asiana.

1United domestic business class for 15K one-way
2US → Europe round-trip economy for 45K
3Asiana transpacific business round-trip for 70K

Example redemptions — Citi TY → Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

Redemption	Citi TY needed	Cash value	cpp
United domestic business one-way EWR → SFO business on United	15,000	$700	4.7 cpp
US → Europe round-trip economy JFK ↔ IST on Turkish economy	45,000	$900	2.0 cpp
Asiana transpacific business round-trip LAX ↔ ICN business on Asiana	70,000	$6,500	9.3 cpp

Booking tips

1Partner awards must be booked by phone — expect 30-90 min holds.
2Fuel surcharges are modest on most partners; watch for Lufthansa exceptions.
3Miles expire after 3 years without activity — transfer only when booking is imminent.

Cards that earn ThankYou Points

Citi Double CashNo annual fee · Citi Citi Strata Premier Card$95 annual fee · Citi

Other ways to earn Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles points

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles also accepts transfers from 2 other transferable-points programs. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Capital One → Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles1:1 ratio · 2 cpp Bilt → Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles1:1 ratio · 2 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Citi TY to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles?⌄

Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 ThankYou Points become 50,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles points redeem at approximately 2 cents per point when used for airline awards. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $1000 in travel value — an 100% uplift over the Citi TY portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Citi TY to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Citi TY to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles post within minutes to 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn ThankYou Points?⌄

The Citi Double Cash, Citi Strata Premier Card all earn ThankYou Points that transfer to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles.

What is the sweet spot for Citi TY → Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles?⌄

The most cited sweet spot is United flights via Turkish. United domestic business class for 15K one-way

Is it better to transfer or use the Citi TY portal?⌄

Transferring to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles at 2 cpp beats the Citi TY portal rate of 1 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially partner awards with good space), transfer is the higher-value path.