What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which costs €75 - €200 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Spain?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Spain. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Barcelona via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 58m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Spain?

The distance between Istanbul and Spain is 2279 km. The road distance is 2850.9 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Spain without a car is to bus which takes 44h 58m and costs €130 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Spain?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Istanbul to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Spain bus from?

Istanbul to Spain bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Spain?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Spain is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 44h 58m.

Where does the Istanbul to Spain bus arrive?

Istanbul to Spain bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Spain is 2851 km. It takes approximately 28h 22m to drive from Istanbul to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 4755+ hotels available in Spain.

Istanbul to Spain - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Spain by plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane IST - BCN
7h 18m
€75–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Barcelonabus
44h 58m
€133–173
Drive 2,850.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Barcelonacar 2,850.9 km
28h 22m
€446–644
Fly Istanbul to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane IST - VLC
7h 18m
€110–262
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SAW - BCN
7h 39m
€77–214
Fly Istanbul to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane IST - MAD
7h 44m
€96–225
Fly Istanbul to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane IST - AGP
7h 58m
€104–256
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SAW - MAD
8h 15m
€77–704
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
2d 2h
€169–271
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Barcelonabus
2d 5h
€109–245
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Civitavecchiacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 34m
€436–645

Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,278.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Barcelona via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 44h 58m.

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