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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$149	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Feb 22 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul is currently $149
Cheapest one-way flight	$62	AJet 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Istanbul is currently $62
Cheapest nonstop flights	$173	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul is currently $173
Last-minute weekend getaway	$151	AJet 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Istanbul is currently $151
Cheapest business class flights	$537	Lufthansa 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Fri, Apr 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul is currently $537

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Istanbul takes 3 hr 45 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 Istanbul is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–330
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $355–560

Popular airlines from Madrid to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $330–910

23 weekly nonstop flights

MAD - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $173

Typical price: $220–630

11 weekly nonstop flights

MAD - SAW Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

MAD - IST, SAW Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Air Europa

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $315–810

7 weekly nonstop flights

MAD - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

31 weekly connecting flights

MAD - IST, SAW Every day
Air France

from $239

Typical price: $385–920

21 weekly connecting flights

MAD - IST Every day
Lufthansa

from $200

Typical price: $325–700

21 weekly connecting flights

MAD - IST Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Istanbul are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $165 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $149. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $62.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $256, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $173, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $256, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $239, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $200, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul starts at $149 from Sun, Feb 22 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Thu, Mar 5.

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Istanbul.

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).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 23 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 11 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Istanbul are:

Air Europa offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $149. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $62.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $256, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $173, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $256, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $239, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $200, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

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

There are 23 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Pegasus direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul 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 Madrid and Istanbul at price $151 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

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

There are 23 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Pegasus direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul 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 Madrid to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Istanbul start at $173 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sun, Feb 15 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Istanbul, 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 Madrid and Istanbul start at $537 from Thu, Apr 9 to Fri, Apr 17 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Istanbul start at $149 from Sun, Feb 22 to Mon, Mar 2.

To book business class trips from Madrid to Istanbul, 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 Madrid and Istanbul starts at $151 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Istanbul at price $151 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul, 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.