Travelling from Barca Airport (KSC) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Kosice, where Barca Airport is located.
To avoid missing your KSC to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from KSC to Istanbul with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The journey from central Kosice to KSC takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near KSC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barca Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barca Airport, data shows 70.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barca Airport (KSC) to Istanbul
P8,023 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barca Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is P14,870. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from KSC to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Scoring cheap tickets from Barca Airport to Istanbul is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and pick up an incredible deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KSC to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Snag an affordable flight from Barca Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Barca Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from KSC to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Barca Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your KSC to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Visit Istanbul in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Barca Airport to Istanbul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Barca Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KSC to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Barca Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.