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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Madrid (IST-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid

Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
Wizz Air Logo
9:10 am - 7:30 pmIST-MAD
11h 20m1 stop
Wizz Air Logo
8:15 pm - 9:55 pmMAD-IST
24h 40m1 stop
$183Wizz Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
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8:35 pm - 7:35 pmIST-MAD
24h 00m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 8:30 amMAD-IST
11h 15m1 stop
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
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8:35 pm - 7:35 pmIST-MAD
24h 00m2 stops
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9:15 am - 8:30 amMAD-IST
22h 15m2 stops
Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 25
Air France Logo
4:50 am - 7:10 pmIST-MAD
16h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
10:00 am - 3:50 amMAD-IST
15h 50m1 stop
$214Air France
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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Feb 12
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 11:25 pmIST-MAD
7h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 4:55 pmMAD-IST
8h 55m1 stop
$238KLM
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 11:50 pmIST-MAD
6h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 5:55 pmMAD-IST
9h 55m1 stop
$259Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1
Air France Logo
4:50 am - 5:40 pmIST-MAD
14h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
10:00 am - 3:50 amMAD-IST
15h 50m1 stop
$277Air France
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Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 12
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 4:10 pmIST-MAD
11h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 6:05 pmMAD-IST
10h 05m1 stop
$278Lufthansa
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Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 11
Air Europa Logo
5:15 pm - 7:30 pmIST-MAD
4h 15mnonstop
Air Europa Logo
9:10 am - 2:55 pmMAD-IST
3h 45mnonstop
$295Air Europa
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
Air Europa Logo
5:15 pm - 7:30 pmIST-MAD
4h 15mnonstop
Air Europa Logo
9:10 am - 2:55 pmMAD-IST
3h 45mnonstop
$296Air Europa
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Madrid

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Turkish Airlines

Enjoy free Wi-Fi up to 1GB in business class, perfect for staying connected during flights.


Turkish Airlines offers onboard chefs ensuring high-quality meals in business class, enhancing your flight experience.

Air Europa

Air Europa's Economy Flex allows ticket changes without penalty, offering flexibility for travelers.


Air Europa provides speedy Wi-Fi onboard, essential for working travelers needing reliable internet access.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Air Europa

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Madrid on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $530 and $464 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $463 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

When to book flights from Istanbul to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Madrid flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid was $76 for a one-way ticket and $183 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul Airport and Madrid?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Madrid from Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Istanbul Airport airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Madrid is Madrid Barajas.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Madrid, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and MAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $383 or less one-way and $527 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Saturday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Istanbul

Monday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Saturday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa, Avianca, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3940 reviews
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
Airline reviews

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

2.0 MediocreSaadet, Aug 2025IST - ORD
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We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

12 hours flight. Only one meal, not enough food. At the galley only water during the flight. Lavatories not clean. Headsets at extra cost.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

Issues with plane led to multiple gate changes and chaos. Very little communication from the ground crew led to cranky passengers.

I flew business class, at breakfast I asked for a small bottle of olive oil instead of butter and the flight attendant responded with a negative gesture.

They didn't even give us water, everything was sold

They should at least offer water like other airlines, which seems like a humanitarian gesture to me

They gave me an upgrade but charged me for my bag. I felt abused because this had never happened to me before with an upgrade with another airline.

Well. It is a no frills airline. Annoying is that even for the long-haul everything has to be paid for separately. Once you add up the extras the flight is getting to expensive. Then one might as well fly with a legacy carrier which provides far better comfort. Changing flight at MAD airport is a nightmare. The worst airport in the world. Poor signposting, poor passport control, poor security check and long queues. I had 2h transfer time and spend in queues almost 1.5h

All flights with Air Europa you arrive late to the connections of other flights, I missed my train, I had to pay for my train again, the crew are antisocial, you are paying for a service, it is not free, thanks to the travelers they are there, it is the last time I fly with them,

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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