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$234
Typical prices: $238-$362
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$241
Typical prices: $184-$277
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Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Istanbul (BCN-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Barcelona to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Barcelona to Istanbul

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21
Air Serbia Logo
8:35 pm - 3:40 amBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
6h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 7:50 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
5h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$234Air Serbia
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
Air Serbia Logo
8:35 pm - 5:00 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
18h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
5:25 am - 9:10 amIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
5h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$234Air Serbia
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24
Air Serbia Logo
9:55 am - 4:40 amBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
16h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
5:25 am - 9:10 amIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
5h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$234Air Serbia
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:05 pm - 10:40 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
3h 35mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 9:00 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
3h 40mnonstop
$241Vueling
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:05 pm - 10:40 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
3h 35mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 9:00 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
3h 40mnonstop
$243Vueling
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 11
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12:30 pm - 5:15 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
3h 45mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 9:00 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
3h 50mnonstop
$245Vueling
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:05 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
3h 35mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 11:50 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
3h 55mnonstop
$287Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:20 pm - 5:55 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
3h 35mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 11:50 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
3h 55mnonstop
$287Turkish Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 2
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1:30 pm - 7:40 amBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
16h 10m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
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8:15 am - 12:40 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
6h 25m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
$312Pegasus Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:45 pm - 7:55 amBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-IST Istanbul
16h 10m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
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8:30 am - 1:55 pmIST  Istanbul-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
6h 25m1 stop Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
$510Pegasus Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Barcelona to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Barcelona to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually cost between $359 and $521 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $234 on Air Serbia (Oct 11-Oct 21).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Barcelona, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $356 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $327 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Barcelona to Istanbul

 
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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January

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$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
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Flight from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Barcelona to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Barcelona to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What guidelines have the primary airlines set down for travelers bringing their pets on flights from Barcelona to Istanbul?

    Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines all have pet-friendly regulations for flights between Barcelona (BCN) and Istanbul (IST). Passengers flying with these airlines are permitted to bring their pets either in the cabin or as checked baggage. However, if you choose to have your pets in the cabin, ensure that the total weight of the animals plus their carriers does not exceed 25 lbs.

  • Which flight path from Barcelona to Istanbul offers more reasonable airfare?

    Innonstop flights from Barcelona to Istanbul are less expensive than nonstop flights. On this route, numerous airlines, such as Swiss International Air Lines, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines, provide innonstop flights that can be considered by travelers on a budget. Before landing at IST, these planes make stops in cities like Zurich and London.

  • Which air carriers provide favorable luggage policies for flights from Barcelona to Istanbul?

    KLM, Air France, and Turkish Airlines all offer lenient luggage policies on flights from Barcelona to Istanbul. These carriers' regulations allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one additional personal item. Additionally, these airlines charge extra for carrying additional checked bags, but these rates are often cheaper than those charged by other flights.

  • How can I go as efficiently as possible from the city center to Barcelona Airport?

    Barcelona has a well-connected metro system, and you can reach the airport by taking Line 9 (Orange Line). This line directly connects the city center to Terminal 1 of BCN Airport. If you need to reach Terminal 2, you can transfer to a free shuttle bus at the Aeroport T1-T2 station.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport was $122 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Barcelona and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Barcelona and on arrival in Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    On your way to Istanbul Airport, you’ll fly out from Barcelona-El Prat. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    Iberia, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Barcelona to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Barcelona to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Barcelona and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Barcelona to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Vueling?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Barcelona to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Vueling. With an average price for the route of $373 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Vueling is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $244 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Barcelona is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Barcelona with another airline. Booking your flights between Barcelona and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Barcelona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $416 or less one-way and $313 or less round-trip.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is the favored destination for business travelers departing from Barcelona (BCN) and heading to Istanbul. Istanbul, the largest city in Europe in terms of population and the fifteenth largest metropolis worldwide, is conveniently situated near IST Airport. Consequently, IST Airport is a bustling hub for corporate travelers due to Istanbul's global reputation as a highly desirable business destination.
  • When organizing a family flight from Barcelona to Istanbul, parents have multiple airline choices at their disposal, like Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa Airlines. These airlines offer complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi and individual seatback TVs. This means that kids can have access to a wide range of entertainment options, like live-streamed cartoon networks and TV Episodes. These amenities will keep kids entertained throughout the entire journey.
  • Pegasus Airlines offers first-class upgrades for travelers flying from Barcelona to Istanbul. When making a reservation or checking in, customers have the option of upgrading from business to first class. This can be accomplished through the use of a bidding procedure, which gives customers the opportunity to possibly pay less for first-class tickets than they would if they bought them directly.
  • Barcelona Airport (BCN) is frequently used by travelers flying to Istanbul. This choice is partly because of the airport's accessibility via public transportation. Visitors can use the public transit system to get to BCN swiftly and economically from either downtown Barcelona or the city center.
  • Visitors have the opportunity to reach a variety of nearby cities in addition to Istanbul when traveling from Barcelona to Istanbul. Some of the most practical modes of transportation from IST to other surrounding cities or villages include rail systems, buses, car rentals, and taxis. From IST Airport, travelers are able to explore other well-known cities, including Kumköy, Edirne, Anakkale, and Bursa.

Prefer to fly direct from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Istanbul.
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Barcelona-El Prat to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

Turkish Airlines,Vueling

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Barcelona to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Barcelona to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Barcelona to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4475 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
7.8Crew
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late arrival on a TK flight meant I missed my next TA flight. Had to wait a day to get a flight and they would not reschedule me all the way back to Denver. I had to buy a last-minute ticket from Washington Dulles to Denver on top of paying over $6000 for a business class ticket. I don't think I would ever fly Turkish Air again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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late arrival on a TK flight meant I missed my next TA flight. Had to wait a day to get a flight and they would not reschedule me all the way back to Denver. I had to buy a last-minute ticket from Washington Dulles to Denver on top of paying over $6000 for a business class ticket. I don't think I would ever fly Turkish Air again.

It was great. Left the gate left and my television didn’t work but it was great otherwise.

Didn't like the Boeing 787-9 Business Class. I had requested seats A & B for me and my husband, they changed to A & D, separated by the aisle. For the 12 hours duration of the flight we couldn't even see each other! Same for the return flight, a passenger was kind and switched seats, we ended up sitting in the middle 2 seats, still an issue to communicate with a barrier in the middle..

Most of my flights were late; limited notification by Airline representatives, poor entertainment system. Dirty cabins.

Was disappointed because we had paid extra to choose our seats 3 weeks before the trip and only 2 days before departure I get an email that our seats from beyrout to Istanbul were bumped from row 15 to 25 without any good explanation. Someone else took our seats . What’s the point of paying extra to reserve our seats if they are going to do that. That was not right or ethical.

Liked the presentation and the seats. Did not care for the crew, they were efficient but not friendly and did not check if we needed anything

They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Clean, well presented, comfortable business class seats. Good service and attention and good privacy when needed. Excellent trip and would use them again.

Boarding in Madrid was among the worst. Not the worst, but pretty bad. Cabin crew was very professional and friendly, as usual, I might add. Somebody needs to adjust the temperature in the cabin (i.e. too hot) and also the ventilation (there was none until arrival). Entertainment console didn't work (not the first time I have reported this incidence). Overall, TK is still one of my favorite airlines because of Istanbul and the lounge in Istanbul.

Not constantly changing the price DURING a booking. Felt like bait and switch.

Very fast boarding. Crew members were super nice. I loved it!

My luggage got lost and until today there is no solution to the problem. It's still missing

Only food for sale. Did not even offer water. No entertainment

Checking was efficient and quick. Adequate luggage space. Food for purchase only at high prices

Terrible. For clarity - this was the Level flight to Boston. Not Vueling. Would urge customers to avoid this airline. Gate agent was singularly unhelpful. He was argumentative, rude and went out of his way to ensure that every penny was collected for the baggage (which we realized given how early we were for flight we could have saved hundreds of dollars if we checked in on app). No onboard entertainment or WiFi. Half of the front section was empty because the seats did not work! Plane was falling apart.

The flight was delayed and nobody was able to inform me about the new scheduled time and gate

The whole flight was coughing and farting all the way. It was impossible to breathe. If people are traveling sick they should either not be allowed to fly or made wear masks

Non stop flight from Barcelona to Rome, arriving on time.

3 hr flight from Barcelona to Gran Canaria. Ŵent according to plan No issues with staff oŕ flight. Many people includiñg us could not get luggage self checķ in termìnals to work. Had to wait in check in line.

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

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