Cheap flights from Madrid to İstanbul

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Flight information for Madrid to İstanbul to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$269
Lufthansa 1 stop 15 hr Sep 19 — Sep 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to İstanbul is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight
$118
Pegasus, easyJet 1 stop 29 hr Sep 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to İstanbul is currently $118
Fastest flight
4 hr 5 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to İstanbul takes 4 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to İstanbul is typically January. The most expensive one is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–225
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $375–510

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid 40 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    Valencia 3 hr 39 min 182 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid 2 hr 19 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza 3 hr 24 min 163 mi

Popular airports near İstanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    İstanbul 55 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    İstanbul 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa 2 hr 21 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to İstanbul

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to İstanbul?
4 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to İstanbul.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to İstanbul?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $150 to $225.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to İstanbul?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Madrid to İstanbul was with Lufthansa from $269. The best one-way deal was with Pegasus, easyJet from $118.
When are direct flights from Madrid to İstanbul available?
There are direct flights from Madrid to İstanbul on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Madrid to İstanbul?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Madrid to İstanbul.
What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to İstanbul?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to İstanbul starts at $269 from Thu, Sep 19 to Sat, Sep 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $118 and departs on Wed, Sep 18.
When should you visit İstanbul?
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Madrid to İstanbul
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to İstanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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