Airline Transfer Partner

Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Emirates

Citi’s flexible Citi ThankYou Points points move to Skywards at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 Skywards miles. No active transfer bonus right now — set an alert to catch the next one.

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Emirates

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Ratio

1:1

Partner Type

Airline

Program CPP

1.9¢

Current Bonus

None

How many miles do I get?

Citi ThankYou Points points transferred	Skywards miles received	Approx. cash value
10,000	10,000	~$190
25,000	25,000	~$475
50,000	50,000	~$950
100,000	100,000	~$1,900

Approximate cash value is based on Pointify’s 1.9¢ average redemption for Citi ThankYou Points. Actual value depends on the redemption — premium cabin awards on Emirates often yield 3–8¢ per point.

Best ways to use Emirates miles

BusinessUS to Europe (one-way)

Turkish Business Class via Miles&Smiles

Turkish Miles&Smiles has some of the lowest Star Alliance redemption rates in the world — Lufthansa First at 87K for round trip.

45,000points

Business (Qsuites)US to Middle East / Asia

Qatar Qsuites Business Class

Transfer to Qatar Privilege Club and book Qsuites — consistently rated the world's best business class product.

70,000points

How to transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Skywards

1
Confirm award availability on Emirates before transferring — seats can disappear quickly and transfers are one-way.
2
Log in to your Citi account at the Citi ThankYou Points transfer hub.
3
Select Emirates (Skywards) as the destination and enter your Skywards loyalty number.
4
Choose the amount (1:1 ratio — every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 Skywards miles) and confirm. Most transfers post instantly or within a few hours.
5
Complete the booking on the Emirates website using your newly transferred miles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou Points to Emirates?+

The transfer ratio is 1:1 — every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 Skywards miles.

How long does a transfer from Citi ThankYou Points to Skywards take?+

Most Citi transfers to Emirates post instantly or within a few hours. Some partners can take 1–2 business days during high-volume periods, so we recommend transferring only after you have confirmed award space.

Is there a current transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou Points to Emirates?+

No active bonus from Citi ThankYou Points to Emirates is listed today, but bonuses are run throughout the year. Set a price and bonus alert to be notified the moment one activates.

Can I transfer Citi ThankYou Points points back if I change my mind?+

No. Transfers from Citi ThankYou Points to Skywards are one-way and irreversible. Always confirm award availability with Emirates before initiating the transfer.