Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52. ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 more charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines and Vueling. The two airports are 1,379 miles (2,219 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 84 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rome, Skopje and Podgorica and more.
How many miles BCN to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $52–63 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $44–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $49–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $44–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $74–485 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $44–435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $44–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $118.80–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BCN to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- VuelingNot in an alliance
Book BCN to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
BCN to IST with one stop
84 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways, Ryanair and 2 more, then Turkish Airlines
+1 - Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Vueling, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Tirana (TIA)Wizz Air Malta, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Bari (BRI)Vueling, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and 1 more, then Turkish AirlinesFB
- Via Naples (NAP)Ryanair, easyJet and 2 more, then Turkish Airlines
+1 - Via Split (SPU)Vueling, then Croatia Airlines
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Nice (NCE)Vueling, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Marseille (MRS)Vueling and Volotea, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Bologna (BLQ)Ryanair and Vueling, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Varna (VAR)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
BCN to IST: common questions
How many miles does BCN to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BCN to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Vueling fly nonstop from Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Barcelona from Istanbul by plane?
Barcelona (BCN) and Istanbul (IST) are 1,379 miles (2,219 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BCN to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Barcelona and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Rome (FCO), Skopje (SKP), Podgorica (TGD), Dubrovnik (DBV) and Tirana (TIA). On 26 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Thessaloniki.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.