BCN
Barcelona
Spain
2,219 km
1,379 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,219 km
1,379 mi / 1,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN IST
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BCN IST
ICAO Code LEBL LTFM
City Barcelona Istanbul
Country Spain Turkey
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 12 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 41.280000, 28.750000

Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,219 kilometers (1,379 miles / 1,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Barcelona, it's 11:21 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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