Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Barcelona and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from BCN to IST start from 07:50 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:05 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 35 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your BCN to IST flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and IST:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is Rs17,255. A round-trip fare right now is Rs37,373. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to IST.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to IST.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that leave from Barcelona-El Prat Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near IST:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.