Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,412

miles

2,273

kilometers

1,227

nautical miles

🕐 3h 11m

Flight Time

🧭 E (82°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,412	+847	2,259 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,412	+847	2,259 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,412	+706	2,118 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,412	+706	2,118 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,412	+1,412	2,824 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,412	+706	2,118 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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to SAW route connects Barcelona, Spain with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,412 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 82° 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,412 miles (2,273 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BCN to SAW typically take around 3h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,412 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.