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, £56 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 £108. 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 30 miles 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)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 11 miles 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 (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
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 (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 160 miles 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 250 miles 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.
