Book flights from Islamabad to Barcelona with Qatar Airways
Enjoy the comforts of spacious seating with plenty of room to stretch your legs on flights from Islamabad to Barcelona with Qatar Airways. Dine on delicious cuisine and choose from a selection of premium in-flight entertainment, while an award-winning cabin crew looks after your every need.
The capital of Catalonia is a vibrant and colourful city with a great street life and numerous exciting attractions. Top of every visitor wish-list is the flamboyant and eccentric Segrada Familia cathedral, a modernist creation by Antoni Gaudi, whose other artworks are scattered about the city. Picasso and Miro were both active here in the early part of the 20th century, and there are museums devoted to their expressionist and cubist works. Barcelona also has excellent shopping malls and some of the best regional cuisine in Spain.
Arriving in Barcelona
Spain’s second largest city and the capital of the fiercely independent Catalonia region, Barcelona is a unique blend of baroque buildings, ultra-modern skyscrapers and beautiful squares full of character. A cultural epicentre for southern Europe, Barcelona is an eclectic location that is full of interest.
Perfect for city breaks or a longer vacation to really explore its many riches, this unique city welcomes visitors from all over the world. Book a flight to Barcelona with Qatar Airways and fall in love with this vibrant, energetic city for yourself.
Tourist attractions
At 9pm in the evening, Barcelona has a unique landmark that enchants those who see it – the musical fountains of in Plaça d'Espanya. The Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter is the medieval heart of the city, but some structures date even further back to the Roman settlement of Catalonia.
A slightly more modern addition to the city’s landscape is the Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion. Originally built in 1929 but torn down less than a year later, the reconstructed version built in 1986 demonstrates how important to the history of modern architecture the original was.
Barcelona is also packed with World Heritage sites, including the striking Park Güell, the extraordinary Casa Batlló (one of Antoni Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces) and the truly stunning Palau de la Música Catalana, where you can hear some of Barcelona’s finest musicians perform. There is also a myriad of galleries to explore, as well as plenty of open spaces to relax in.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Barcelona with Qatar Airways land at Barcelona-El Prat International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Barcelona please check the visa and passport requirements.
Flying from Islamabad
Benazir Bhutto International Airport, also known as Islamabad International Airport, serves Pakistan’s capital and its twin city of Rawalpindi in the Punjab. It’s a key air transport hub for this region of Asia, and is particularly important for business travellers working or visiting Islamabad.
Recent upgrades have seen the airport expand to cope with growing demand, and travellers flying from Islamabad with Qatar Airways will discover an extremely efficient, modern airport where the passenger experience is paramount.
Transportation and parking
Drivers can take the Kashmir Highway and then Islamabad Highway southbound. This leads straight on to the Airport link road, which is clearly signposted. There are some buses, but they do tend to be very crowded, which is not ideal for passengers with young children or large amounts of luggage.
The best option is to book a taxi to the airport. Metro Radio Cab, Yellow Cab and Cab Radio Services all run regularly between the airport and the city centre, and the journey time (depending on traffic conditions) takes approximately 30 minutes.
The new terminal development has expanded the parking facilities at the airport, providing capacity for up to 2,000 vehicles. Both short and long-term parking options are available.
Arriving at the airport
Passengers flying from Islamabad with Qatar Airways depart from the main terminal’s Departures area. With 15 gates and 90 check-in counters, the process is relatively smooth. Buses take passengers to the aircraft, and the airport can now accommodate the larger Airbus 380.
Be aware, though, that security at Islamabad International Airport is exceptionally tight, so allow at least two hours for check-in and customs clearance before your flight is due to board.
Facilities and amenities
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, and a small business centre in the main building provides photocopying and faxing services. The CIP lounge, which is open to all First and Business Class customers, also provides some business facilities and work spaces. A large food court provides everything from fast food and snacks to more substantial meals, including authentic local cuisine and international dishes.
A selection of retailers and Duty Free shops sell luxury goods, travel essentials, books and magazines, and there are also ATMs and banking facilities throughout the airport.