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Quick Flight Summary from Barcelona to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    46 KWD
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 30 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, Vueling Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Monday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    64 KWD

Cheapest flights from Barcelona to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
16 Nov, Mon
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–IST

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
17 Nov, Tue
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–IST

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–IST

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
15 Nov, Sun
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–IST

AJet

AJet
16 Oct, Fri
Barcelona – Istanbul
7h 30m
1 stop
BCN–SAW

AJet

AJet
24 Oct, Sat
Barcelona – Istanbul
10h 45m
1 stop
BCN–SAW
Shortest Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
14 Oct, Wed
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 30m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
11 Nov, Wed
Barcelona – Istanbul
8h 55m
1 stop
BCN–IST

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
30 Oct, Fri
Barcelona – Istanbul
10h 15m
1 stop
BCN–IST

Last update: 06 October 2026 13:23

Direct flights from Barcelona to Istanbul

Pegasus
Vueling Airlines

Estimated Prices for Barcelona to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day21 October Wednesday
Best Price
30 KWD
Average Price
67 KWD
153 KWD
30 KWD
130 KWD
06Tue
Oct
75 KWD
07Wed
99 KWD
08Thu
51 KWD
09Fri
102 KWD
10Sat
153 KWD
11Sun
50 KWD
12Mon
52 KWD
13Tue
44 KWD
14Wed
52 KWD
15Thu
50 KWD
16Fri
91 KWD
17Sat
99 KWD
18Sun
50 KWD
19Mon
55 KWD
20Tue
30 KWD
21Wed
52 KWD
22Thu
52 KWD
23Fri
55 KWD
24Sat
61 KWD
25Sun
75 KWD
26Mon
36 KWD
27Tue
35 KWD
28Wed
44 KWD
29Thu
75 KWD
30Fri
62 KWD
31Sat
113 KWD
01Sun
Nov
69 KWD
02Mon
56 KWD
03Tue
32 KWD
04Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center

El Prat Airport

Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
6 Oct
Cloudy
19°14°
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°13°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
21°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
24°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Cloudy
26°15°

Alternative Flights Barcelona Istanbul

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Barcelona Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Barcelona-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Barcelona-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Barcelona-Istanbul flights, you can use El Prat Airport, Barcelona Sants Railway Station as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Barcelona-Istanbul is 2229 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Barcelona-Istanbul flights is Tuesday.
Pegasus, Vueling Airlines organizes direct flights between Barcelona-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Vueling Airlines starts from approximately 24 KWD.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
24 KWD
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
53 KWD
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
Air Serbia
32 KWD
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
AJet
28 KWD
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Vueling Airlines
24 KWD
—
Aegean Airlines
54 KWD
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 05.10.2026

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