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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.700 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Spain to Istanbul?

The distance between Spain and Istanbul is 2279 km. The road distance is 2849.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 43h 30m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Spain to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Istanbul bus from?

Spain to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.

Bus or fly from Spain to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Spain to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 43h 30m.

Where does the Spain to Istanbul bus arrive?

Spain to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Spain to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Istanbul is 2849 km. It takes approximately 28h 12m to drive from Spain to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Spain to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST)plane BCN - IST
6h 50m
₺3,816–11,272
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BCN - SAW
7h 13m
₺3,729–9,793
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
43h 30m
₺7,261–8,631
Drive 2,849.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Istanbulcar 2,849.1 km
28h 12m
₺23,203–33,515
Fly Valencia Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Istanbul (IST)plane VLC - IST
7h 7m
₺4,798–11,253
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAD - IST
7h 15m
₺4,706–11,172
Fly Málaga Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)plane AGP - IST
7h 32m
₺5,038–14,096
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAD - SAW
7h 58m
₺4,019–9,693
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
2d 4h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barcelona to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
29h 45m
₺28,709–40,613

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

37Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

₺3,679Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,278.9 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

Vueling Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Istanbul Esenler via Sofia in around 43h 30m.

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