Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Madrid (IST - MAD)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Madrid and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$149	AJet 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Fri, Mar 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid is currently $149
Cheapest one-way flight	$55	AJet 1 stop 26 hr Sat, Feb 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Madrid is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights	$189	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Thu, Mar 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid is currently $189
Last-minute weekend getaway	$244	LOT 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Madrid is currently $244
Cheapest business class flights	$571	Lufthansa 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Thu, Apr 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid is currently $571

Fastest flight	4 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Madrid takes 4 hr 15 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 Istanbul to Madrid is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–215
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–500

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Madrid

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $248

Typical price: $325–820

24 weekly nonstop flights

IST - MAD Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $210–550

11 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - MAD Every day

34 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - MAD Every day
Air Europa

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $300–710

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - MAD Every day
Qatar Airways

27 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - MAD Every day
AJet

from $157

Typical price: $170–390

21 weekly connecting flights

SAW - MAD Every day
KLM

from $244

Typical price: $395–740

20 weekly connecting flights

IST - MAD Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid Spain 34 min 9 mi
Valencia Airport (VLC)

Valencia Spain 3 hr 33 min 182 mi
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)

Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 14 min 163 mi
Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Valladolid Spain 2 hr 19 min 107 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Madrid

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Madrid are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $150 to $215.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $149. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $248, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $189, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 12.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $249, flying from Feb 13 to Feb 20.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $157, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 15.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $244, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid starts at $149 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Sat, Feb 7.

4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Madrid.

Madrid is a year-round destination, with more visitors arriving in the warmer months Apr–Oct, though the city tends to empty in Aug when temperatures soar and shops and restaurants may be closed. Major local events include the San Isidro Festival (2 weeks in May), celebrated with parades, street parties and bullfights; and Madrid Pride Week (Jun or Jul). New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja) is celebrated by thousands in the Puerta del Sol square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Madrid.
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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Madrid really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Madrid.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 24 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 11 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Madrid are:

Air Europa offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air Europa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Qatar Airways offers 27 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
AJet offers 21 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
KLM offers 20 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Madrid.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $149. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $248, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $189, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 12.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $249, flying from Feb 13 to Feb 20.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $157, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 15.
The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Madrid is $244, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

Turkish Airlines, Air Europa and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Madrid.

There are 24 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Europa direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Madrid at price $244 is offered by LOT from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.

Turkish Airlines, Air Europa and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Madrid.

There are 24 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Europa direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Madrid start at $189 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Madrid, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Madrid start at $571 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Madrid start at $149 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Madrid, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Madrid starts at $244 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25 with LOT.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Madrid at price $244 is offered by LOT from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.