Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,379

miles

2,220

kilometers

1,199

nautical miles

🕐 3h 8m

Flight Time

🧭 E (81°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,379	+827	2,206 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,379	+827	2,206 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,379	+690	2,069 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,379	+690	2,069 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,379	+1,379	2,758 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,379	+690	2,069 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Spain to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to IST route connects Barcelona, Spain with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,379 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Spain to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 81° from Barcelona. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BCN

Barcelona International Airport

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,379 miles (2,220 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BCN to IST typically take around 3h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,379 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.