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How to earn Miles&Smiles without flying — Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is Turkish Airlines' programme for earning and spending Miles, and members can earn redeemable Miles from co-branded credit cards and programme partners as well as from flights. [2] Miles are valid for three years and can be used for award tickets, cabin upgrades, Cash&Miles and Shop&Miles. [2]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Miles&Smiles Miles are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines or partner airlines, from spending with Miles&Smiles co-branded credit cards, and through programme partners. [2]
- Status Miles are separate: they are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance member airlines and cannot be redeemed or spent on awards. [2]
- Miles are valid for three years. [2]
- The Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature Card has a two-step bonus offer with dollar spend thresholds. [2]
How do you earn Miles&Smiles without flying?
Turkish Airlines sets out three broad earning routes for Miles: flights operated by Turkish Airlines or partner airlines, spending with Miles&Smiles co-branded credit cards, and programme partners. [2] The non-flight routes are the card and partner routes, plus the extra Miles offered through campaigns. [2]
Members can earn Miles for a variety of products and services offered by programme partners and for purchases with Miles&Smiles credit cards. [2] Bank partnerships also appear as an earning route. [2] Turkish Airlines provides a Miles calculator for flight earning and a claim missing Miles route. [2]
Status Miles work differently. They are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance member airlines and are used to determine programme status: Classic, Classic Plus, Elite or Elite Plus. [2] They cannot be redeemed or spent for any award. [2]
For ground earning, the programme page names three levers: eligible spending on a Miles&Smiles credit card, purchases of products and services from programme partners and bank partners, and campaign offers of extra Miles. [2]
Which credit card earning is described?
Miles&Smiles co-branded credit cards earn Miles as members spend. [2] Turkish Airlines also offers the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature Card. [2] As of 18 October 2026, the offer is stated in dollars, the card is issued by First Electronic Bank under a license from Visa USA Inc., and the bonus has two steps. [2]
| Spend requirement | Bonus Miles | When the bonus is credited |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 in eligible purchases in the first 90 days after opening the account | 25,000 | 8–12 weeks |
| If the 25,000 bonus Miles are earned, an additional $6,000 in eligible purchases within the first 12 months of opening the account, for a total of $8,000 or more | 15,000 | Within 8–12 weeks of the one-year anniversary of the account open date, if the spend requirement is met |
The additional 15,000 bonus Miles are available if the member qualifies for the 25,000 bonus Miles. [2] Eligibility conditions apply, and the Rewards Program Terms & Conditions and the Credit Program Cardholder Agreement provide more detail on eligible purchases. [2]
Which partners and campaigns can add Miles?
Partner services range from fuel to technology, and members can earn Miles on a variety of partner products and services. [2] Campaigns offer extra Miles that can be spent at dozens of places. [2]
Shop&Miles is a redemption channel: members shop at Shop&Miles and redeem Miles with programme partners. [2] Cash&Miles is also a redemption use, alongside award tickets and cabin upgrades. [2]
What limits apply to Miles earned on the ground?
- Miles are valid for three years. [2]
- Status Miles cannot be redeemed or spent for any award. [2]
- The additional 15,000 bonus Miles are available if the member qualifies for the 25,000 bonus Miles. [2]
- Eligibility conditions apply, and the card's Rewards Program Terms & Conditions and Credit Program Cardholder Agreement provide more detail. [2]
- The card offer is stated in dollars and the card is issued by First Electronic Bank under a license from Visa USA Inc.; the spend thresholds and bonus amounts described here are for that card. [2]
Frequently asked questions
Can I earn Miles&Smiles Miles without flying?
Yes. Miles are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines or partner airlines, from spending with Miles&Smiles co-branded credit cards, and through programme partners. [2]
What is the difference between Miles and Status Miles?
Miles can be used for award tickets, cabin upgrades, Cash&Miles and Shop&Miles, and are valid for three years. [2] Status Miles are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance member airlines, are used to determine programme status (Classic, Classic Plus, Elite or Elite Plus), and cannot be redeemed or spent for any award. [2]
Does credit card spending earn Status Miles?
Miles&Smiles credit cards earn redeemable Miles on spending. [2] Status Miles are earned from flights operated by Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance member airlines and cannot be redeemed or spent for any award. [2]
How long are Miles valid?
Miles are valid for three years. [2]
What do I need to do to earn the Premier Visa Signature Card bonus Miles?
Spend $2,000 in eligible purchases in the first 90 days after opening the account to earn 25,000 bonus Miles, credited in 8–12 weeks. [2] If you qualify for those 25,000 bonus Miles, an additional $6,000 in eligible purchases within the first 12 months of opening the account — a total of $8,000 or more — earns a further 15,000 bonus Miles, credited within 8–12 weeks of the one-year anniversary of the account open date, provided the spend requirement is met. [2]
Where are the full card conditions?
The programme page states that eligibility conditions apply and directs readers to the Rewards Program Terms & Conditions and the Credit Program Cardholder Agreement for more detail. [2]
Sources
- Miles&Smiles — Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines programme page (repo archive copy; fetched 18 October 2026).