Marriott Bonvoy vs nasmiles: which loyalty program wins?

We score Marriott Bonvoy and nasmiles 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

Marriott Bonvoy is best for Saudi-based travelers, while nasmiles is best for Occasional & budget flyers.

Skip Marriott Bonvoy if Anyone wanting to earn through daily spend, and skip nasmiles if Long-haul intercontinental flyers.

Overall rating

	Marriott Bonvoy	nasmiles
Overall rating	4.1 / 5	2.6 / 5
Earning	4.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	4.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Network	5.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5

Earning structure

Marriott Bonvoy	Members earn 10 base points per USD spent at most Marriott brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W, Westin, Sheraton, Le Méridien, Renaissance, Autograph, Marriott, Courtyard, Aloft, and Four Points. Earnings drop to 5 points/USD at Element, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Protea, and Homes & Villas; 4 points/USD at StudioRes; and 2.5 points/USD at Marriott Executive Apartments. Elite tier members receive bonus points: Silver +10%, Gold +25%, Platinum +50%, Titanium and Ambassador +75%. Members can also earn through Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty car rentals and point purchases.
nasmiles	Members earn miles by booking flynas flights directly through flynas.com or the flynas app, with the membership number added at booking. Mile earning is calculated by sector and fare class rather than SAR spent - a domestic Value fare earns around 200 miles regardless of the price paid. Prime tier members earn a tier bonus on top of base miles. Additional miles can be earned through partners including Booking.com, Al Rajhi Mokafaa (transfer in), Qitaf, YELO, and akthr. The flynas Signature credit card from Al Rajhi Bank earns miles on everyday spend, with welcome and milestone bonuses up to 60,000 miles. Members who forgot to add their membership number can claim missing miles within 90 days of the flight.

Redemption structure

Marriott Bonvoy	Points redeem for hotel stays at 9,000+ Marriott properties across 143 countries. Dynamic award pricing applies - costs shift based on cash rates and demand. The 5th Night Free benefit gives the lowest-value night free on redemptions of 5+ consecutive nights - Marriott's most valuable redemption perk. Free Night Awards (from credit cards or Annual Choice Benefits) can be topped off with up to 25,000 points (increased from 15,000 in March 2026). Transfer to 40+ airline partners at 3:1 ratio (typically 60,000 Bonvoy = 25,000 miles + 5,000 bonus). Other options include gift cards, merchandise, dining experiences via Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and instant redemptions for room credits.
nasmiles	Miles redeem on flynas flights via flynas.com or the app - sign in, select "Book with miles," and search as normal. Minimum redemption is 100 miles, and miles can be combined with cash to cover part of a fare. Miles cover the base fare only - taxes, fees, and surcharges are paid separately. Redemption extends to ancillary services including seat selection, pre-booked baggage, and meals. Redemptions are restricted to flynas-operated flights with the XY flight code; there are no partner airline redemptions. Award bookings cannot be cancelled or refunded once confirmed.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Marriott Bonvoy	nasmiles
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	6	2
Top tier	Ambassador Elite	Prime
First-tier qualification	—	15,000 points
Point expiry	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)	12 months

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