Flights to Barcelona
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Barcelona
| Airport of arrival: | Barcelona-El Prat Airport |
| Flight time from Istanbul to Barcelona: | 4 hour 11 minutes |
Barcelona is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe and the city is located in the southern part of Spain. Barcelona attracts millions of tourists thanks to its outstanding cultural and historical attractions. Pegasus Airlines schedules frequent flights to Barcelona and it is possible to find cheap flights to Barcelona throughout the year.
Useful Information About Your Flight to Barcelona
Flights to Barcelona arrive at Josep Tarradellas El-Prat Airport, which lies only 12 kilometres far from the city center. Public transport provides three alternatives to get to downtown. The first choice is to wait for Aerobus Aeroporto. A1 and A2 buses get to Plaça de Catalunya in 35 minutes. The airport metro line is the second option. The airport line, also known as L9 Sud Metro, takes you downtown, whereas the third option, R2 Nord Metro, travels to suburbs and other connected towns. Hola Barcelona Travel Pass is recommended for tourists to get discounts.
Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Barcelona
Located on a busy route for flights to Istanbul and Europe, Barcelona is accessible via Pegasus Airlines offers. Our tips for cheapest flights to Barcelona will give you the best offers:
- Compared to Girona and Reuis, the cost of flights to Barcelona is the lowest when you select El Prat Airport.
- If your journey needs connecting flights from Asia and Middle East countries, you can check the prices of flights to Barcelona by connecting at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Expanding your search to off-season flights and early booking options will give the lowest prices.
- Following Pegasus offers and promotions will match the best price with the best date.
Transportation
Pegasus Airlines offers amazing direct flight deals to Barcelona departing from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. It is also possible for you to enjoy Pegasus’ advanced flight network to find connecting flights to Barcelona through İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport departing from different cities across the globe.
After a delightful time in Barcelona, you can enjoy Pegasus Airlines’ direct flight offer back to İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport or other connecting flights to various destinations of the world through İstanbul.
About the Airport
Pegasus Airlines offers amazing flight deals to Barcelona arriving at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located 14 kilometers away from the city center.
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), also called as Barcelona-El-Prat Airport, is one of the busiest airports of Europe with more than 50 million passengers in 2018. The airport has been in operation for commercial flights since 1918. In Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, travelers can enjoy a wide range of local and international shops, restaurants and many convenient services.
Transportation from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to City Center
You can get to the city center with public bus, direct bus, metro, taxi and car from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
L46 day line and N17 night line connect the airport to the city center and depart from Terminal 1. L46 is available every 15 minutes during the day and N17 is available for every hour at night. Direct buses are available from 5.35 AM (morning) to 01.05 AM (night) departing from Terminal 1. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes.
Metro Line L9 connects the airport to the city center. Metro is available from 5.00 to 24.00 from Monday to Thursday, to 02.00 on Fridays, continuous service on Saturdays, and until 24.00 on Sundays.
There are also many taxis available in the airport 24/7. The trip to the city center takes approximately 30 minutes.
You can also enjoy the city with a rental car. Pegasus Airlines car rental service has great offers for you in here.
Public Transport
Barcelona has an extensive and convenient public transport network that includes metro, trams, and public buses. You can click here to check its timetables, routes, and fares. The site is available in English.
You can also use taxis to get around in Barcelona.
Accommodation
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world and offers a variety of accommodation options to its visitors ranging from luxury hotels to affordable international backpacker hostels. If it is your first time in Barcelona, the “Gothic Quarter” would be the perfect neighborhood for you to stay in since you would be walking distance away from many of its popular attractions.
Pegasus Airlines would love to help you organize your trip to Barcelona and you can book a hotel easily through Pegasus Airlines website.
Food
Barcelona is a culinary haven for food enthusiastic travelers. Its authentic recipes mostly contain beef, olive oil, spices, and various vegetables. In Barcelona, you should try traditional Spanish recipes such as paella, tapas, tortilla, Spanish croquettes, and Spanish beef.
If you would like to know more about delicious Barcelona cuisine, you should have a look to our Barcelona Travel Guide.
Useful Information
We have listed some side notes about Barcelona for you right below.
About Visa
Spain does not mandate a visa from citizens of Schengen area countries but most of the other nationalities are subject to various visa requirements. You can click here to know more about Spain visa process.
Neighboring Cities
In addition to what Barcelona has to offer, you can travel these closely located cities to keep on discovering.
- Rubi (32 km)
- Mataró (34 km)
- Tarragona (100 km)
- Reus (110 km)
Weather
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers with mild and rainy winters. Although the city offers year-round pleasant weather conditions, it is recommended for you to visit Barcelona during summer or late spring to fully explore its spectacular sceneries in welcoming temperatures with a lesser chance of rain.
Essential Numbers
- Country Code: +34
- City Code: 93
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport Number: +34 913 21 10 00
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 091
- Ambulance: 061
Places to see
Good to Know Before Visiting Barcelona
Barcelona, the city of Gothic culture, stands as one of the most travelled destinations in Spain. There are so many direct and connecting flights, so it is simple to get inexpensive flights to Barcelona. While looking for cheap flights to this route, read our tips on nearby cities to visit in Spain. Being the second largest city in the country, Barcelona can be too crowded, especially in peak season.
The venue has a bilingual population, meaning Spanish and Catalonian are the two official languages in this region. It is the best place to learn a few Catalonaian idioms while improving your colloquial Spanish. A reminder is about the siesta tradition and late dinner time in Barcelona. Like other Spanish cities, you may wait till 2 p.m. for a regular lunch and 9 p.m. for dinner in a fine dining restaurant.
Reasons to Visit Barcelona
Barcelona is an attractive city with picturesque buildings, narrow streets, lively rhythm, and Catalonian features. You should fly to Barcelona to see “Barna”, the well-known football team named after the city, playing in their hometown. Exploring the town starts at Plaça de Catalunya to walk up La Rambla, a famous boulevard of brand shops and restaurants. La Sagrada Familia is a must-see before resting at Park Guell. This park is best for gazing at the curling corners of the roofs, artistic monuments and Gaudi’s architecture. You can have lunch in a Catalonian restaurant by trying canalons and other traditional cuisines. Picasso Museum and Gothic Square are two haunts for the passengers of the cheapest flights in Barcelona.
Best Time to Visit Barcelona
The best time to visit Barcelona is late spring because of the high humidity and summer temperatures above 30 degrees C. Flights to Barcelona are affordable after November. Thus, February can be an excellent time to book cheap flights to Barcelona for June and July or visit the Catalonian capital on an off-season offer.
Plan Your Trip to Barcelona
Start to schedule your trip by checking the best deals on hotels and cheap flights to Barcelona. Take a glance at the where-to-visit list in our Barcelona Travel Guide. There is a wide variety of choice in the city center near Plaça de Catalunya, but bed & breakfast availability should be considered with cheap flights and seasonal tourist rotation.
Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations of Europe for a couple reasons; the city is swarming with unique architectural and historic landmarks and has one of the best coastlines of Mediterranean with a vibrant nightlife scene.
Mighty La Sagrada Familia is your first must-go place in Barcelona. UNESCO World Heritage Listed La Sagrada Familia is one of the most striking churches of the world and it is still on construction. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is another essential historical landmark to visit for a complete Barcelona journey. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar has been standing since the 14th as a magnificent example of Catalan architecture.
You can visit our comprehensive Barcelona Travel Guide to learn more about Barcelona and its must-see attractions.
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