Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Istanbul Airport from C$ 166
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — IST
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2026.
Tue 10/1112:25 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Sat 21/1111:35 p.m. -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 13/9C$ 290
Sat 5/1212:25 p.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 21/128:05 p.m. -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/9C$ 325
Tue 8/1212:25 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Thu 24/1211:40 a.m. -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 326
Thu 29/106:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Fri 30/104:40 p.m. -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 332
Thu 15/106:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 55m
Sat 31/105:45 p.m. -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 9/9C$ 333
Sat 17/1012:30 p.m. -
1 stop14h 10m
Fri 6/114:40 p.m. -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 10/9C$ 334
Wed 7/1011:50 a.m. -
1 stop13h 15m
Tue 13/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 11/9C$ 337
Tue 13/1011:50 a.m. -
1 stop13h 15m
Mon 19/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 9/9C$ 343
Thu 1/106:05 a.m. -
1 stop14h 20m
Tue 6/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 11/9C$ 344
Thu 15/102:55 p.m. -
1 stop10h 10m
Sat 17/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 12/9C$ 345
Tue 13/106:25 p.m. -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 18/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 8/9C$ 350
Best flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
Thu 19/1112:25 p.m. -
1 stop20h 25m
Sat 21/1111:35 p.m. -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 8/9C$ 352
Sat 26/98:25 a.m. -
1 stop12h 00m
Mon 28/93:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 9/9C$ 369
Sat 3/1010:25 a.m. -
1 stop13h 55m
Sat 10/105:20 p.m. -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 8/9C$ 383
Sat 23/19:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Fri 29/14:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 8/9C$ 390
Mon 26/101:40 p.m. -
1 stop19h 10m
Thu 5/117:35 p.m. -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 11/9C$ 362
Fri 1/19:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 10/14:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 395
Sun 8/1112:25 p.m. -
1 stop28h 45m
Thu 12/117:35 p.m. -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 9/9C$ 362
Mon 8/27:25 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Sun 14/26:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 12/9C$ 411
Mon 26/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Thu 5/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 423
Mon 7/129:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Mon 21/124:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 426
Fri 23/1012:30 p.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 3/1111:40 a.m. -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 10/9C$ 430
Fri 16/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 25/104:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 10/9C$ 427
Direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Madrid to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
Mon 16/119:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 22/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 352
Sun 24/19:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 27/14:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 354
Wed 24/29:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 28/24:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 13/9C$ 368
Sat 21/119:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Mon 30/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 369
Sat 9/19:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Mon 18/14:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 10/9C$ 370
Mon 9/119:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Fri 13/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 372
Mon 1/39:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 17/34:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 376
Fri 8/19:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 13/14:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 379
Wed 30/99:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 7/103:45 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 384
Thu 25/29:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 28/24:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9C$ 386
Tue 22/129:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sat 26/124:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 13/9C$ 387
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul. Data last updated 13 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 30/95:55 a.m. -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 7/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 9/9C$ 351
Thu 1/106:05 a.m. -
1 stop14h 20m
Tue 6/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 11/9C$ 344
Wed 7/1011:50 a.m. -
1 stop13h 15m
Tue 13/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 11/9C$ 337
Tue 13/1011:50 a.m. -
1 stop13h 15m
Mon 19/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 9/9C$ 343
Tue 13/106:25 p.m. -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 18/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 8/9C$ 350
Thu 15/106:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 55m
Sat 31/105:45 p.m. -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 9/9C$ 333
Thu 15/102:55 p.m. -
1 stop10h 10m
Sat 17/103:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 12/9C$ 345
Sat 17/1012:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Thu 29/1011:40 a.m. -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/9C$ 326
Sat 17/1012:30 p.m. -
1 stop14h 10m
Fri 6/114:40 p.m. -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 10/9C$ 334
Sun 18/1012:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Thu 5/117:35 p.m. -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 10/9C$ 352
Thu 29/106:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Fri 30/104:40 p.m. -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 332
One-way flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
Tue 9/312:25 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9C$ 166
Thu 1/106:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 55m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9C$ 173
Sun 25/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9C$ 179
Wed 4/119:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 180
Mon 1/28:30 p.m. -
1 stop18h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9C$ 191
Fri 25/99:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/9C$ 193
Tue 29/99:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9C$ 194
Thu 24/99:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9C$ 196
Fri 23/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/9C$ 198
Mon 19/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/9C$ 211
Fri 18/99:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 212
Find flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Tue 9/3
12:25 p.m.-11:25 p.m.
1 stop9h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 166
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Fri 9/10
12:30 p.m.-10:35 p.m.
1 stop9h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 166
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Thu 11/3
6:20 p.m.-4:40 a.m.
1 stop8h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 173
Quickest round-trip
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Thu 29/10
9:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 179
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Fri 25/9
9:10 a.m.-1:55 p.m.
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 194
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Wed 24/2
9:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 196
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Thu 24/9
9:10 a.m.-1:55 p.m.
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 196
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sun 25/10
9:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 198
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sun 25/10
12:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 205
MadridIstanbul
MAD Madrid Barajas - IST Istanbul
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Thu 1/10
6:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
1 stop19h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 205
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 313). Flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Madrid to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between C$ 422 and C$ 613 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 290 on TAROM (10 Nov-21 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
The most flights from MAD to IST are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Madrid to Istanbul delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Madrid and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Air Europa has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 13 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines from Madrid to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding from Saudia was fine however at Sabiha Gokcen it was awful. The queues were long the flight was delayed. Our luggage alongside others on the flight was no loaded onto the second plane.
Boarding from Saudia was fine however at Sabiha Gokcen it was awful. The queues were long the flight was delayed. Our luggage alongside others on the flight was no loaded onto the second plane.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Located just 13.6 km from the city centre, Madrid Barajas is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Madrid. Booking flights from Barajas (MAD) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
TAROM, Air Europa, and Lufthansa can get you from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in just under 3h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2700 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to Istanbul Airport is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 241 on this airline. Pegasus Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Madrid, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (100%), IndiGo (83%), Uzbekistan Airways( 82%).
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 313). Flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 September 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Madrid to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2026.
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