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Flight deals from Istanbul to Barcelona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Barcelona? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Barcelona.Rs21,821 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs21,821, select.
Barcelona.Rs21,867 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs21,867, select.
Barcelona.Rs22,609 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,609, select.
Barcelona.Rs22,941 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,941, select.
Barcelona.Rs23,294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs23,294, select.
Barcelona.Rs24,447 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,447, select.
Barcelona.Rs24,933 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,933, select.
Barcelona.Rs24,933 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,933, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from Rs25,934
Aug
from Rs36,962
Sep
from Rs21,867
Oct
from Rs21,821
Nov
from Rs22,609
Dec
from Rs22,941
Jan
from Rs24,447
Feb
from Rs23,294
Mar
from Rs24,933
Apr
from Rs24,933
May
from Rs28,131
Jun
from Rs30,242

Direct flights from Istanbul to Barcelona

Istanbul to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Istanbul to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs21,821
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineUzbekistan Airways
Average flights per week58

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Barcelona is Rs41,560. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Barcelona.
Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Barcelona.
As of July 2025, there are 99 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Barcelona is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona Airport on Monday, 15 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines and Vueling Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona two hours behind Istanbul.

  • Each week, there are 35 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:00 with Turkish Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IST to BCN flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Barcelona (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and BCN:

    • Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport

    • Venice Marco Polo Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • Currently, Rs21,821 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs41,560. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from IST to BCN, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

  • From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Barcelona

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