Turkish Miles&Smiles vs Miles & More — compared in 2026
Both are Star Alliance, both get you into Lufthansa business class — at very different prices. Award charts and rules compared.
| Feature | Miles&Smiles | Miles & More |
|---|---|---|
| Official transfer | ja | ja |
| Family pooling | ja | ja |
| Gift points | ja | ja |
| Award for others | ja | ja |
| Processing time | Instant to 72 hours depending on program and account status. | Instant to 72 hours depending on program and account status. |
| Transfer fees | Some programs charge a per-transaction fee for transferring points between members. Check the official terms. | Some programs charge a per-transaction fee for transferring points between members. Check the official terms. |
| Minimum transfer | 1,000 miles (typical) | 1,000 miles (typical) |
| Expiry rules | Miles typically expire after 18–24 months of account inactivity unless status is held. | Miles typically expire after 18–24 months of account inactivity unless status is held. |
| Currency | Miles | Miles |
| Region | Europe | Global |
Our verdict
Miles&Smiles is far cheaper on Star Alliance awards but demands stricter family-account proof. Miles & More is smoother to book.