Turkish Airlines invites Miles&Smiles members to fly to all six continents and earn 1,000,000 bonus miles. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your globe-spanning adventure.

TL;DR

  • Book Turkish Airlines flights between June 27 and October 27, 2025.
  • Fly on Turkish metal via Istanbul to all six continents.
  • Register every segment in your Miles&Smiles account before departure.
  • Earn a 1 000 000-mile bonus after arriving on the sixth continent.
  • Prepare for extra connections, costs, and time commitments.

In This Article

Campaign at a Glance

Check the official information here.

Booking & Travel Window June 27 – October 27, 2025
Reward 1 000 000 Miles&Smiles bonus miles
Eligible Flights Operated by Turkish Airlines, booked in Miles&Smiles account, origin or transit through Türkiye
Itinerary Types One-way, round-trip or multi-city; only arrival continents count
Registration Add flights to your Miles&Smiles profile before departure
More Details Official page

How the 6 Continents Challenge Works

  1. Book between June 27 and October 27, 2025.
  2. Fly on Turkish Airlines metal—each segment must start or connect in İstanbul.
  3. Visit all six continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Oceania.
  4. Register every ticket in your Miles&Smiles account before you travel.
  5. One-way, round-trip or multi-city bookings all count; only the arrival continent is tallied.
  6. Codeshare flights and purely domestic/intra-regional routes (e.g., Singapore to Melbourne) are not eligible.

Eligible Continents & Sample Destinations

Turkish’s network covers dozens of countries in each region. Here are a few gateway cities to plan around:

Continent Sample Destinations
Europe London, Paris, Berlin, Rome
Asia Dubai, Tokyo, Mumbai, Seoul
Africa Cairo, Nairobi, Johannesburg
North America New York, Toronto, Chicago
South America São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogotá
Oceania Sydney, Melbourne

Is It Worth Chasing 1000000 Miles?

On paper, a million Turkish miles can be valued at around 1.5 ¢/mile (≈ US $15 000). If you can swing six inter-continental segments via İstanbul for under USD $6000, you’re looking at a potentially strong return—and the bonus of visiting every corner of the globe.

But there are trade-offs:

• You must route every trip through İstanbul, which adds time and airfare.
• This challenge favors people already flying Turkish Airlines regularly.
• A strict carrier requirement: only flights operated by Turkish Airlines count.

If you live near a TK hub and have flexible travel plans, it can be a great way to top up your balance. But for most travelers, the extra connections and ticket costs may outweigh the benefits—unless you’re truly committed to the adventure.

Rules & Key Details

  • Each continent counts once you arrive there on a qualifying Turkish flight.
  • No codeshares: the flight must be operated by TK.
  • Tickets must be registered in your account before departure.
  • You can include flights back to Türkiye as part of your continent tally.
  • Past flights or retroactive changes are not accepted.
  • Standard award-sector restrictions apply; check the full terms for excluded fare classes.

Planning Your Route

  1. List the six continents in an order that minimizes back-and-forth via İstanbul.
  2. Use a tool like AwardFares to search Turkish-operated award availability.
  3. Compare one-way vs. multi-city itineraries for best pricing.
  4. Register every leg in your Miles&Smiles profile before check-in.
  5. Keep seat-change fees and visa requirements in mind.

Whether you’re a seasoned travel hacker or a frequent TK flyer, this is one of the most ambitious bonus-mile offers out there. Study the rules, map your itinerary, and if you’re up for it, start booking sooner rather than later!

Start Planning Your 6-Continent Adventure

Want to maximize your Miles&Smiles award seats? AwardFares helps you:

  • ✈️ Search Turkish Airlines & Star Alliance award availability
  • 📆 Search across multiple dates using our Timeline View
  • 🔔 Set alerts for Turkish inter-continental award openings
  • 🗺️ Map each leg of your 6 continents route seamlessly

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