Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles miles expire three years on December 31st from the time the miles are earned.
For example, if you earned or transferred 10,000 miles in April 2021, those miles will expire on December 31, 2024.
The only way to extend the miles is to pay an expensive $10 fee per 1,000 miles.
Comparison of Mileage Expiration Policies
Below are the mileage expiration policies of the major airline points programs to see how Turkish Airlines compares to the competition.
Airline | Expiration |
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24 months after inactivity |
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18 months after inactivity |
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24 months after inactivity |
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24 months after inactivity |
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18 months after inactivity |
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36 months |
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10 years |
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36 months after inactivity |
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Never |
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3 years |
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24 months from inactivity |
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36 months |
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36 months after inactivity |
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10 years |
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36 months |
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18 months after inactivity |
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36 months after inactivity |
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36 months |
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3 years |
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Never |
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Never |