$92 Cheap flight deals from Istanbul (IST) to Barcelona (BCN)

People traveling from Istanbul to Barcelona will find a city filled with quirky shops, beautiful architecture, mouth-watering cuisine and tapas bars. When you use Orbitz.com to plan your trip, you'll find sales on airline tickets, hotel accommodations and more.

Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located 15 miles west of downtown Istanbul. If you want to park your car at the airport while you travel, you can park in the multilevel parking garage for €13.18 per day or in the surface lot for €10.23 per day. If you don't want to drive yourself to the airport, you can get there by taxicab, Metrorail or bus. Buses and trains transport passengers from downtown Istanbul directly to the airport. Cabs operate using meters, with cab drivers charging an initial fee and an additional fee per kilometer. Discuss the rates with the cab driver before you accept the ride to ensure both parties agree on the cost.

Exploring Barcelona

Barcelona is nestled along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The city is divided into numerous neighborhoods that each has its own characteristics. The El Born neighborhood is filled with boutiques and tapas bars. In Old City, you'll find the Roman Foundations and the Gothic Cathedral. The city also has a wide variety of restaurants. If you want to sample traditional Catalan cuisine, eat at Via Veneto. Els Pesacadors serves fresh seafood dishes. If you want to mingle with the locals and try a variety of food, go to a tapas bar. Taller de Tapas is one of the best tapas bars in Barcelona.

Flights from Istanbul arrive at Barcelona El Prat Airport, located 7.5 miles from the center of Barcelona. You can take a cab into the city for between €25 and €30. If you need a cheaper option, numerous forms of public transportation are also available. The RENFE train costs €3.60, the Aerobus costs €5.65 and the TMB Airport Bus costs €2.

Barcelona has warm, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer months, the average temperatures range from the high 60s to the low 80s. In the winter, the average temperatures range from the high 40s to the low 60s. A good time to visit Barcelona is in July. With rainfall averaging less than an inch, it's the driest month of the year. You'll want to avoid September and October, the wettest months of the year.

Planning a Trip to Barcelona

With nice weather year-round, a variety of places to explore and miles of sandy beaches, it's easy to see why people travel from Istanbul to Barcelona. Use Orbitz.com to find low-cost vacation packages and plan every detail of your trip.