Avios vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score Avios and Shukran on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Avios is best for Frequent travelers, while Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip Avios if Saudi residents who don't travel internationally, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	Avios	Shukran
Overall rating	4.4 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	5.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	5.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	5.0 / 5	4.0 / 5

Earning structure

Avios	Members earn Avios on Qatar Airways flights - earning rates vary by route, fare class, and booking class. Earnings also accrue on flights with oneworld alliance partners (American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Iberia, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, and others) and on 90+ global partners including hotels (Marriott, IHG), car rentals (Hertz, Avis), retail, dining, and financial services. Avios are credited up to two hours before takeoff after check-in. Members can also purchase Avios to top up their balance, gift them to family and friends, or transfer between accounts. There is no Saudi bank co-branded credit card for Avios as of 2026.
Shukran	Members earn Shukrans on every purchase at Landmark Group brands and partners across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt. The earn rate is tier-based: Classic members earn 17 Shukrans per 100 SAR, Silver 18, Gold 19, and Platinum 21 - equivalent to roughly 0.85% to 1.05% back.

Redemption structure

Avios	Avios redeem on Qatar Airways and oneworld alliance flights worldwide - economy, business, and first class. Cabin upgrades to Business class on Qatar Airways are available. Cash + Avios allows part-payment for flights, giving flexibility on Avios-poor or last-minute bookings. At Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport (Doha), Avios redemptions save up to 20% on luxury brands and dining. Members can also redeem at the Privilege Club Collection (lifestyle merchandise) and convert Avios with partner programs. Expired Avios can be revalidated at USD 0.015 per Avios - unique flexibility among airline programs.
Shukran	Shukrans redeem at a fixed rate of 200 Shukrans = 10 SAR (1 Shukran = 0.05 SAR) at any participating Landmark Group brand or partner outlet across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt - both in-store and online. Minimum redemption threshold is 200 Shukrans.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Avios	Shukran
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	4	4
Top tier	Platinum	Platinum
First-tier qualification	150 points	750 SAR spend
Point expiry	36 months inactivity (reset on earn)	12 months

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