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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Istanbul (MAD-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Istanbul 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 Madrid to Istanbul

Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13
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8:35 pm - 4:55 pmMAD-IST
18h 20m1 stop
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5:10 am - 3:25 pmIST-MAD
12h 15m1 stop
Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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10:00 am - 4:10 amMAD-IST
16h 10m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 10:15 amIST-MAD
18h 20m1 stop
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 am - 10:45 pmMAD-IST
14h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 11:50 pmIST-MAD
6h 50m1 stop
$253Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 9
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 3:10 amMAD-IST
6h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:25 pmIST-MAD
12h 55m1 stop
$257Aegean Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 7
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 3:10 amMAD-IST
6h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:05 pmIST-MAD
7h 35m1 stop
$258Aegean Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 12
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 pmMAD-IST
6h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 11:50 pmIST-MAD
6h 50m1 stop
$259Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 30
Air Europa Logo
9:10 am - 1:55 pmMAD-IST
3h 45mnonstop
Air Europa Logo
4:45 pm - 7:00 pmIST-MAD
4h 15mnonstop
$299Air Europa
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 30
Air Europa Logo
9:10 am - 2:55 pmMAD-IST
3h 45mnonstop
Air Europa Logo
4:45 pm - 7:00 pmIST-MAD
4h 15mnonstop
$300Air Europa
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 8:45 pmMAD-IST
4h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:25 pmIST-MAD
4h 30mnonstop
$359Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 8:00 pmMAD-IST
4h 15mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:25 amIST-MAD
4h 30mnonstop
$378Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Istanbul 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 Madrid to Istanbul?

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

For Madrid to Istanbul, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Madrid, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport, 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 Madrid to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $396 respectively.

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

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 $774 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport, 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 Madrid to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Madrid to Istanbul

When to book flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Madrid to Istanbul flights

  • Which nearby cities are served by Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) is the main airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. Although it is located outside the city center, it is still well-connected to several nearby cities including Arnavutköy, Başakşehir, Büyükçekmece, Silivri, Çatalca, Kemerburgaz, Hadımköy, Mahmutbey, and Beylikdüzü. These cities and towns are within reasonable proximity to Istanbul Airport and can be easily reached by taxi, bus, or other forms of transportation.

  • What services are provided to economy passengers on flights from Madrid to Istanbul with LOT Airlines?

    LOT Polish Airlines offers a range of services to economy passengers on its flights from Madrid to Istanbul. Passengers can enjoy a selection of movies, TV shows, and music on the personal screens attached to each seat. Snacks and refreshments are also available.

  • What seat selection options are available on flights from Madrid to Istanbul with Aegean Airlines?

    Passengers traveling in economy class on flights from Madrid to Istanbul with Aegean Airlines can choose their preferred seats by paying a fee during the booking process. Passengers who have purchased a Flex Fare have the option to choose their preferred seats for free at the time of booking.

  • What transit options are available from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city center?

    The Istanbul Metro is the fastest and most affordable option to get from Istanbul Airport to the city center. The M11 metro line connects Istanbul Airport to the city center, with stops at major attractions such as Yenikapi, Aksaray, and Osmanbey. The journey takes around 45 minutes, and metro trains run every 5-6 minutes. Havaist shuttle bus service also provides a direct transport option from Istanbul Airport to the city center. The journey times usually take around 90 minutes.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport was $99 for a one-way ticket and $225 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Madrid to Istanbul.

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

    When flying out of Madrid you will be using Madrid Barajas. You will be landing at Istanbul, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to Istanbul?

    Iberia, and Qatar Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Istanbul, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Madrid to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Madrid 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 Madrid to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and IST 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 Madrid to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul from Madrid 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 Madrid to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $309 or less one-way and $380 or less round-trip.
  • Connecting flights from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some of the common layovers for this route include Zurich (ZRH), Bergamo (BGY), Brussels (BRU), Geneva (GVA), Valencia (VLC), and London (LHR).
  • Families with young children are given priority boarding and assigned seats close to each other on flights from Madrid to Istanbul with Air Europa. The airline also provides special meals for children that are age-appropriate and meet dietary requirements and offers children-friendly entertainment in the form of movies, TV shows, and games.
  • Pegasus Airlines provides wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Madrid to Istanbul. The airline assists the passenger with boarding, disembarking, and during transit at the airport. The airline can also provide special seating arrangements designed to provide extra comfort and space to the passengers.
  • Turkish Airlines allows passengers to travel with their pets on flights from Madrid to Istanbul. Passengers can take cats, dogs, and birds on board in a special carrier to be placed under the seat in front of them. The weight of the pet and the carrier can't exceed 17 lb. Turkish Airlines also permits pets checked in as baggage if they do not exceed 70 lb.
  • Lufthansa offers flights from Madrid to Istanbul and has been replacing its older planes with new and fuel-efficient models. The airline also aims to increase the use of SAF to reduce carbon emissions and has conducted a test flight using 50 percent SAF made from biomass in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Madrid to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Istanbul. 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 Madrid to Istanbul? 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.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 758 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.4Food
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Ove Aegean Airlines! Used them for several flights over past 4.months. never flown w them before but will certainly use in the future!!!

10.0 ExcellentBobbi, Jun 2025TIA - CAI
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Ove Aegean Airlines! Used them for several flights over past 4.months. never flown w them before but will certainly use in the future!!!

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

Turkish airlines have improved a lot, please keep up the good work.

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

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,

Terrible experience - we won’t be flying with Air Europa again

The crew was not kind , just doing their job but very cold people

The United flight was excellent! The flight attendants were attentive and nice, and the food was very good! And the glasses are larger than on Lufthansa flights! I don’t want to have to ask for 15 glasses of water because their glasses are ridiculously small!

It was good although we could not land in Munich due to weather and we had to go to Stuttgart. Missed our second flight. They did get us on another flight but the seats where not the ones I paid for in the flight that we missed.

The food not that great. Did not like the fact that we could not purchase upgrade at the airport

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

Very helpful crew, including airport people, getting us in wheelchairs and working so hard to get us where we need on time!

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

For such long flight we were expecting more comfortable seat , which were to close to each other , the backrest we could only lean a few inches to the back and you really couldn't stretch your legs.

Flight was cancelled and I got rebooked with anther airline. Also had booked a direct flight and got a layover.

Plane was crowded, seats narrow, legroom nearly nonexistent. The entertainment feature didn't work for my row and nobody was able to/interested in trying to repair it. This flight was in direct contrast to a very comfortable Lufthansa flight from RDU to Frankfurt about a week earlier.

Rushed due to connecting Lufthansa flight delay Seating very tight and uncomfortable with poor leg room Long lines for rest room

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

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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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