Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Starting at $36

More than 12 airlines operate flights from Barcelona to Istanbul, including Pegasus Airlines, Vueling, EasyJet, Valuair, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, LC Busre SAC, Wizz Air, Wizz Air, Air Serbia, Scandinavian Airlines, and Aegean Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $36, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Barcelona is served mainly by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), a major international hub popular with both full-service carriers and low-cost airlines; it usually handles long-haul and European connections alongside several budget routes. Located about 12 km southwest of the city center, El Prat can be reached by metro or suburban train in roughly 25–35 minutes, Aerobus shuttle in 30–40 minutes, taxis in 20–30 minutes depending on traffic, and rideshares; expect public-transport fares to range from modest single fares to slightly higher express shuttle fees. Pros: good route variety and solid ground links; cons: can feel busy at peak times and terminals are spread out. For some budget-focused travelers, Girona–Costa Brava (GRO) and Reus (REU) are secondary options further away (typically 90–120+ minutes by bus or car), often used by low-cost carriers and usually cheaper but less convenient for central Barcelona access.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s main international hub and typically handles the bulk of long-haul and transfer traffic, with full-service carriers and many global alliances well represented. Located about 35–45 km northwest of the historic center, travel to downtown can take roughly 35–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, or about 40–60 minutes by the Havaist airport bus; fares are usually mid-range for Istanbul standards. The airport is generally modern and spacious with extensive shopping and lounge options, but distances between gates can be long and occasional peak-time bottlenecks may affect transfers. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves as Istanbul’s secondary international and budget-friendly gateway, often favored by low-cost and regional carriers. It sits on the city’s Asian side roughly 35–50 km from Sultanahmet and Taksim; typical road transfers take about 40–70 minutes by taxi or private car depending on traffic, while airport shuttles and Havaist buses offer cheaper connections in a similar timeframe. SAW can be a more economical choice for point-to-point travel and short-haul flights, though it is usually further from the main historic tourist district and may require more time for cross-city transfers.