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Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,090 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,090, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,616 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,616, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,025, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,025, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,025, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,083 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,083, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,083 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,083, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,083 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,083, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 8,721
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 7,362
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 5,960
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 4,090
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 4,616
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 5,025
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 5,025
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 5,025
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 5,083
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 5,129
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 5,083
May
from ج.م.‏ 5,083

Direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Madrid to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Madrid to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 4,090
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Istanbul is ج.م.‏ 8,765. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and Avianca fly direct from Madrid to Istanbul.
As of June 2025, there are 81 flights per week flying from Madrid to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Air Europa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Madrid.

  • Choose from 34 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:45.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAD to IST flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and IST include:

    • Venice Marco Polo Airport

    • Sofia Airport

    • Guglielmo Marconi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • ج.م.‏ 4,090 is the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م.‏ 8,765. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to IST.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from MAD to IST is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • 78.23% of flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MAD to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.

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