Redemption from Delhi to Instanbul - best way?

[dinersblackpro]

Has anyone done a redemption booking for Delhi - Istanbul on business?
The best I can find so far is Turkish airlines by transferring Axis edge or HDFC infinia using 80k miles and payment of around 45k (return).
Any other options? Can do indirect flights as well.
Qatar is like 200000 Avios so that sounds too much

 

[PiperatGatesofDawn]

TK will be the "cheapest" by far and is generally a good experience except for the early morning timing. There is a high YQ though.

Look for the saver award tickets. If it's 80k one way then you're certainly not getting saver availability.

 

[dinersblackpro]

Its 80k return.
Flight timings do suck but sometimes thats the tradeoff for direct flights.
Its

80,000 Miles + INR47,396.00

its still a good redemption vs revenue rate.

 

[PiperatGatesofDawn]

If it's 80k return it's fine. What you had written earlier seemed to suggest it's one way.

The timing is awful. 6 AM flights essentially means you don't get to sleep at all at night.

 

[dinersblackpro]

My mistake. Yea and with a 6 hour flight, there is really no sleep between take off, landing and meal service which is disturbing.
Thanks for your help!