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Quick Flight Summary from Barcelona to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $81
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 45 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $132

Cheapest flights from Barcelona to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
7 Nov, Sat
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

Vueling Airlines

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

Vueling Airlines

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

Pegasus

Pegasus
25 Nov, Wed
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines
19 Nov, Thu
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–IST

Vueling Airlines

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

Pegasus

Pegasus
27 Nov, Fri
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
12 Nov, Thu
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
13 Nov, Fri
Barcelona – Istanbul
3h 35m
Non-stop
BCN–SAW

Last update: 12 October 2026 07:05

Direct flights from Barcelona to Istanbul

Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Barcelona to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day7 November Saturday
Best Price
$81
Average Price
$141
$229
$81
$172
12Mon
Oct
$172
13Tue
$200
14Wed
$172
15Thu
$132
16Fri
$132
17Sat
$229
18Sun
$170
19Mon
$214
20Tue
$112
21Wed
$132
22Thu
$128
23Fri
$190
24Sat
$159
25Sun
$148
26Mon
$139
27Tue
$106
28Wed
$141
29Thu
$159
30Fri
$215
31Sat
$214
01Sun
Nov
$190
02Mon
$148
03Tue
$121
04Wed
$148
05Thu
$144
06Fri
$81
07Sat
$116
08Sun
$114
09Mon
$100
10Tue
$86
11Wed
$102
12Thu
$102
13Fri
$121
14Sat
$179
15Sun
$85
16Mon
$102
17Tue
$102
18Wed
$100
19Thu
$178
20Fri
$160
21Sat
$181
22Sun
$136
23Mon
$109
24Tue
$97
25Wed
$102
26Thu
$101
27Fri

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

Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Today
Monday
12 Oct
Fog
24°16°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
18°14°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
15°14°
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
17°13°

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 Thursday.
Pegasus, Vueling Airlines, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, AJet 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 $74.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
AJet
$88
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Vueling Airlines
$74
1 piece of handbag (40x30x20 cm cm)
Pegasus
$78
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Air Serbia
$92
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
$169
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Aegean Airlines
$169
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
$151
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Last update: 11.10.2026

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