| 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 flight tickets to Barcelona throughout the year.
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 costs 5.90 Euros and 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. The trip costs 4.60 Euros.
There are also many taxis available in the airport 24/7. The trip to the city center takes approximately costs 30 Euros.
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. They cost 1.13 euros per kilometer with an initial fee of 2.50 euros.
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
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.
