20 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at Turkish Airlines.
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Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance carrier operating from Istanbul to one of the broadest global networks, with growing US service. Fares code as an airline or travel charge, rewarded by cards offering an airline or broad travel bonus. Its Miles and Smiles program can receive transfers from flexible points currencies, often unlocking strong value on Star Alliance partner awards.
- #1American Express5x points on airlinesBooked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel, up to $500,000 per calendar year6.0%5x points
- #25.0%4x points
- #35.0%4x points
- #4Discover it Cash Backthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #5Discover it for Studentsthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #6Discover it Securedthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #7NHL Discover itthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #84.0%4x points
- #94.0%2x points
- #10World of Hyatt Businessif it’s your top categoryChase2x points on airlines if it's your top eligible spend category that cycleAutomatically 2x total in your top three spend categories each calendar quarter, from dining, shipping, airline tickets bought directly with the airline, local transit and commuting, social media and search engine advertising, car rental agencies, gas stations, and internet/cable/phone services4.0%2x points
- #113.6%3x points
- #12American Express7x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com3.5%7x points
- #133.0%3x points
- #143%
- #15American Express3x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines2.1%3x points
- #162%
- #172%
- #18First Electronic Bank2% flat-rate cashbackTiers of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, or 4% based on assets held on Coinbase; tiers above 2% are capped at $10,000 in eligible purchases per month, then 2%. Requires Coinbase One membership.2%
- #19Elan Financial Services2% flat-rate cashbackWhen deposited into an eligible Fidelity account2%
- #20American Express2% flat-rate cashbackUnlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases2%
Last updated July 28, 2026