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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Barcelona (IST-BCN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Barcelona

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Barcelona.
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Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 09:10IST-BCN
5h 40m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
20:35 - 15:50BCN-IST
18h 15m1 stop
£159Air Serbia
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 09:10IST-BCN
5h 40m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
20:35 - 03:30BCN-IST
5h 55m1 stop
£160Air Serbia
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May
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17:05 - 08:35IST-BCN
16h 30m1 stop
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16:35 - 03:25BCN-IST
9h 50m1 stop
Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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17:05 - 08:40IST-BCN
16h 35m1 stop
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16:35 - 03:25BCN-IST
9h 50m1 stop
Wed, 21 May - Mon, 26 May
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 23:05IST-BCN
6h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
08:00 - 21:20BCN-IST
12h 20m1 stop
£199Lufthansa
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
14:00 - 19:45IST-BCN
6h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:50 - 21:20BCN-IST
12h 30m2 stops
£204Lufthansa
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Thu, 29 May - Wed, 4 Jun
Vueling Logo
18:20 - 21:00IST-BCN
3h 40mdirect
Vueling Logo
12:50 - 17:30BCN-IST
3h 40mdirect
£251Vueling
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Fri, 11 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:25 - 17:05IST-BCN
3h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 19:15BCN-IST
3h 35mdirect
£318Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 1 Jun - Thu, 5 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:10IST-BCN
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:50 - 12:30BCN-IST
3h 40mdirect
£322Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Vueling Logo
18:20 - 21:00IST-BCN
3h 40mdirect
Vueling Logo
12:50 - 17:30BCN-IST
3h 40mdirect
£326Vueling
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Thu, 24 Jul - Sun, 27 Jul

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Barcelona

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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IST

Wear comfortable shoes at IST as the terminal is vast, and walking from check-in to your gate can take time.

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Use the Aerobús for a quick, affordable ride to Barcelona's city centre, running every 10 minutes from BCN.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Barcelona flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Barcelona on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is October, where tickets cost £106 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £377 and £314 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona

Low season

September

High season

October

Cheapest flight

£87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 75% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona

When to book flights from Istanbul to Barcelona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Barcelona based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Barcelona flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was £116 for a one-way ticket and £211 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Barcelona, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Barcelona are LOT and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £205 and an overall rating of 7.6, LOT is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £141 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Barcelona.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Barcelona with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Barcelona from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £116 or less one-way and £234 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Thursday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Friday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Saturday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Sunday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

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Direct returns

Barcelona-El Prat to Istanbul

Monday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Thursday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Friday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

Saturday

Avianca, Iberia, Thai Airways, +3 more

Avianca, Iberia, +4 more

Sunday

Avianca, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +4 more

Avianca, Iberia, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Barcelona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Barcelona. 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.
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7.6
LOTOverall score based on 1066 reviews
7.2Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2025WAW - TLV
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It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

Seats were so uncomfortable, my butt hurts so much, I wish they have more cushions,it really was horrible, Except that, Stewarts were polite food was decent

The 737 lacked business-class seating. It was basically economy plus but with the middle seats left unsold. There were no TV screens but good food and service.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Everything was good, flight was smooth and on time Like service

Boarding was impossible to navigate. Had mobility issues and a business class ticket, but still boarded almost at the end of the queue because there was absolutely no organization or assistance.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Very courteous staff. Abnoxious passenger in front of me who reclined her seat all the way without warning and without considering the person behind her. My flight ORD-WAW was so much more pleasant because of the courtesy of the passenger in front of me.

LOT told me on my first flight that I had missed boarding my second flight and told us to go to a service desk to reschedule. We then were told our flight was still boarding and that we had to run through the Warsaw airport to catch it which is just a long long runway airport. The workers at the airport were not helpful at all and you have to go through two passport checkpoints. I have asthma and was almost dead when I got on the plane and no one helped or gave us water or even acknowledged us. The flight was fine - the crew members are not friendly so it’s a very functional flight at best. Also my bag didn’t make it to my final destination.

LOT was very disorganized at Istanbul airport with no communication with travelers. Our flight was delayed over and hour and a half and there were no announcements, displays or anything about it. It almost left me missing my second flight!

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

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

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

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

Nothing. There was no flight. They cancelled the flight with no replacement about 9 hours before takeoff.

The flight was canceled at the last minute. Alternative flight was booked after 6 hours wait in Malaga airport.

Boarding with some sense and communication. It was a total free-for-all everyone coming all at once, no organisation of row numbers or priority.

Horrible, flight cancelled and had to come back the next day

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.

No complimentary snacks, but I think that’s a standard in the USA. There were loud drunk Germans sitting in front of us.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

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.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

Plane was late causing me to miss connection. Flight the next late causing me to miss the rebooked connection. Air seberia I think is more late than on time

Plane was old. Seats were hard and very close together. No in flight entertainment.

This was my connection flight that was moved time ahead for a almost entire day so I lost it and I had to purchase new ticket once I landed in Copenhagen since nobody wanted to take responsibility for moving flight in that way so it’s impossible to make it. Very poor job by Underpricer, Air Serbia and SAS.

I purchased an exit row seat and priority boarding, about 3 months in advance. Without any communication whatsoever, my seat was moved to row 2, when I checked my reservation 2-3 days before departure. As no exit row seats were available anymore, I selected a seat 1C. However, once at the airport, I was issued maybe the worst possible seat, 29E, middle seat, one row before the last. It is not worth my time to request the refund on the ancillary purchase, I am simply done flying with Air Serbia. Also there was no boarding process to speak of at all, or online check in.

Lacking online check in, had to wait an hour in order to check in on the counter even without language.

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