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Flights Barcelona → Istanbul

BCN → SAW

15.2
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Barcelona and Istanbul, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Barcelona has been open since 1916, while the destination airport in Istanbul serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 48,407,318.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,273 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Barcelona (BCN) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 (SAW) heads east for about 2,273 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 16m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:16
Elevation SAW
312 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~227 kg

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Airlines operating BCN-SAW

Frequently asked questions about BCN-SAW

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: Pegasus Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Barcelona-Istanbul route is about 2,273 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.