Flights Barcelona → Istanbul
BCN → IST
Route overview
The flight route from Barcelona to Istanbul is operated using a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A330. The origin airport in Barcelona has been open since 1916, while the destination airport in Istanbul opened more recently in 2018 and handles over 84 million passengers annually.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 2,218 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating BCN-IST
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Frequently asked questions about BCN-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Istanbul route is about 2,218 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
