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Barcelona-El Prat–Istanbul (IST) route: recorded flights
Review recorded activity between Barcelona-El Prat and Istanbul, together with airport details, distance, map and observed airlines. The counts explain the available history and do not guarantee a future timetable. Before travelling, compare this evidence with the current boards and ticket options.
Barcelona-El Prat–Istanbul route overview
Use this overview to compare the airport, city, country and observed activity from Barcelona-El Prat.
- IATA code
- IST
- City
- Istanbul
- Country
- Türkiye
- Country code
- TR
- Origin airport
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
On-demand data
Current weather in Istanbul
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Related pages for this journey
Airports
- İstanbul Airport (IST)47 recorded flights
Cities and destinations
- IstanbulTürkiye · 47 flights
Planning the Barcelona-El Prat–Istanbul journey
This guide combines destination identity with recorded activity so you can choose an airport, identify the carrier and continue to current schedules and prices without treating historical observations as a service promise.
Observed connectivity
The sample contains 47 flights across 6 active days: 24 arrivals and 23 departures.
Distance and destination
The approximate great-circle distance between the airports is 2,218 km. It is not a flight duration and does not represent the actual flown track.
Observed carriers
The carriers with the most records are Turkish Airlines (38) and Vueling Airlines (9).
Route map
2 pointsOpen this map in OpenStreetMap · The codes mark the included airports; the table retains the exact coordinates.
| Airport | IATA | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | 41.2971 | 2.0785 |
| İstanbul Airport (IST) | IST | 41.2749 | 28.7321 |
What the recorded network shows
The most active connection is İstanbul Airport (IST), with 47 recorded flights.
The busiest day inside the observed window was 22 Oct 2026, with 10 flights. This peak describes the sample and should not be read as a normal daily frequency.
Observed on-time performance for this connection
During the same complete-day period analysed below, 32 flights on this connection had a recorded actual time: 18.8% early, 43.8% on time and 37.4% late. All three percentages use the same flights and total 100%. Only this connection's own flights count, not the airport-wide average.
What travellers can learn from these records
This analysis of the Barcelona-El Prat Airport–Istanbul route uses 32 flights with usable timing data from a period containing 4 complete days (20 Oct 2026–23 Oct 2026). Across the sample, these flights ran an average of 8.3 minutes late. These are historical observations from this sample, not a prediction for a specific flight.
Last 24 hours - Early sample
Rolling 24-hour window ending 24 Oct 2026 21:19. Collection coverage not verified; observed flights only.
- Measured flights
- 9 this entity only
- On time
- 11.1% · 1 of 9
- Late
- 55.6% · 5 of 9
- Early
- 33.3% · 3 of 9
- Arrivals / Departures
- 4 arrivals · 5 departures
- Not counted
- 0 cancelled · 1 without an actual time
Last measured flight:
Last 7 days - Early sample
4 of 7 complete days · 17 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 3 days without complete data
- Measured flights
- 32 this entity only
- On time
- 43.7% · 14 of 32
- Late
- 37.5% · 12 of 32
- Early
- 18.8% · 6 of 32
- Arrivals / Departures
- 16 arrivals · 16 departures
- Not counted
- 0 cancelled · 0 without an actual time
Last measured flight:
Last 30 days - Early sample
4 of 30 complete days · 24 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 26 days without complete data
- Measured flights
- 32 this entity only
- On time
- 43.7% · 14 of 32
- Late
- 37.5% · 12 of 32
- Early
- 18.8% · 6 of 32
- Arrivals / Departures
- 16 arrivals · 16 departures
- Not counted
- 0 cancelled · 0 without an actual time
Last measured flight:
Last 365 days - Early sample
4 of 365 complete days · 24 Oct 2025 – 23 Oct 2026 · 361 days without complete data
- Measured flights
- 32 this entity only
- On time
- 43.7% · 14 of 32
- Late
- 37.5% · 12 of 32
- Early
- 18.8% · 6 of 32
- Arrivals / Departures
- 16 arrivals · 16 departures
- Not counted
- 0 cancelled · 0 without an actual time
Last measured flight:
Daily archive (arrivals and departures)
- 24 Oct 2026 arrivals · departures
- 23 Oct 2026 arrivals · departures
- 22 Oct 2026 arrivals · departures
- 21 Oct 2026 arrivals · departures
- 20 Oct 2026 arrivals · departures
On time is −3 to +5 minutes; late is more than +5. Cancellations and flights without an actual time are not counted. Not a trend. Airport on-time performance.
Recorded daily activity
6 datesArrivalsDepartures - each segment opens that date and direction in the archive.
Observed airports, cities and routes
1| Airport | Destination | Country | Route | Recorded flights | Arrivals / departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport (IST) | Istanbul | Türkiye | Barcelona-El Prat–Istanbul (IST) | 47 | 24 / 23 |
Airlines in recorded flights
2| Airline | Recorded flights |
|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 38 |
| Vueling Airlines | 9 |
Latest recorded flights
12Dates and times belong to observed activity and are not presented as a future timetable.
| Date and time | Flight | Direction | Airport | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 23:15 | TK1851 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 24 Oct 2026 19:05 | TK1856 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 24 Oct 2026 17:40 | TK1855 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | Landed |
| 24 Oct 2026 16:55 | VY3073 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | Landed |
| 24 Oct 2026 14:35 | TK1468 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 24 Oct 2026 13:30 | TK1467 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | Landed |
| 24 Oct 2026 12:10 | TK1854 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 24 Oct 2026 10:45 | TK1853 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | Landed |
| 24 Oct 2026 08:25 | VY3072 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 24 Oct 2026 07:40 | TK1852 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
| 23 Oct 2026 23:15 | TK1851 | Arrival | İstanbul Airport (IST) | Landed |
| 23 Oct 2026 19:15 | TK1856 | Departure | İstanbul Airport (IST) | In flight |
How to interpret this activity
This page brings together 47 recorded flights across 6 observed days: 24 arrivals and 23 departures.
Practical checklist before booking
- Confirm that the airport and IATA code match the city or area where your journey will end.
- Check current arrivals and departures; the activity recorded on this page is not a timetable.
- Compare the complete price, including baggage, seat selection and ground travel from the airport.
- Check check-in, documents and operational changes with the airline operating the flight.
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Plan the next step
Check current arrivals, current departures, busiest routes, and confirm operational changes with the airline.
How the data was prepared
Each recorded flight is counted once using its direction, airports and operating time. Codeshares do not add another flight. Observed activity does not guarantee a future schedule.
A link is shown when the airport or destination can be matched confidently; otherwise, the name remains without a link.
Frequently asked questions
What does the İstanbul Airport (IST) route page show?
It summarises observed activity between Barcelona-El Prat and this airport.
Where can I check a current flight?
Check the arrivals and departures boards and confirm urgent changes with the airline.
Will this route keep operating?
Past activity does not guarantee future service; check the current timetable.
Are codeshares counted twice?
No. Codes that refer to the same flight are counted once.
Do the counts represent passengers or seats?
No. The figures count recorded flight activity, not passengers or seats.