Travelling from Istanbul to Barca Airport (KSC): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport (KSC). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Kosice is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Barca Airport is located in Kosice.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to KSC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to KSC with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and KSC include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and KSC:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to KSC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Barca Airport (KSC)
Reserve a hotel near KSC if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Barca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Wheego and discover more of Kosice and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Barca Airport flight.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
Barca Airport to central Kosice is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Barca Airport (KSC)
Right now, Rs15,396 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Barca Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs61,468. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to KSC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Barca Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Istanbul to KSC.
Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Barca Airport (KSC)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Barca Airport (KSC), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Kosice based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kosice is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to KSC flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Barca Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Kosice
Start your Kosice trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Barca Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Kosice should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Holocaust memorial, Kosice Historical Centre and Botanical Garden.
Explore more of Slovakia
Nitra is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kosice. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kostol sv. Ladislava, Nitra Calvary and Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
Banská Bystrica is another must-experience destination in Slovakia and is around 153 kilometres west of Kosice. No trip is complete without seeing Banska Bystrica Castle, Via Ferraty na Skalke and Kammerhof.
