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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$246
Typical prices: $210-$365
Aegean Airlines
Fri 12/4Tue 12/8
MAD - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$279
Typical prices: $281-$392
Air Europa
Wed 10/28Thu 10/29
MAD - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $246 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with Air Europa and Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 4h 10m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $136 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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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

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
Aegean Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 3:10 am
MAD
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IST
12h 05m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:05 pm
IST
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
$246Aegean Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Nov 15
Lufthansa Logo
2:55 pm - 2:05 am
MAD
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IST
10h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
4:45 am - 5:50 pm
IST
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
$247Lufthansa
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 3:40 am
MAD
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IST
7h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 8:40 am
IST
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MAD
24h 15m
2 stops
$248Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
MAD
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IST
23h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 12:35 pm
IST
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MAD
28h 10m
1 stop
$249Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 pm - 3:40 am
MAD
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IST
7h 55m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 11:40 am
IST
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MAD
20h 55m
1 stop
$252Air Serbia
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 pm - 3:40 am
MAD
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IST
7h 55m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:25 am - 6:00 pm
IST
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MAD
14h 35m
1 stop
$253Air Serbia
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
Air Serbia Logo
12:30 pm - 3:40 am
MAD
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IST
14h 10m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 6:00 pm
IST
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MAD
27h 15m
1 stop
$254Air Serbia
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 22
Air Serbia Logo
12:30 pm - 3:40 am
MAD
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IST
14h 10m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 6:00 pm
IST
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MAD
26h 20m
1 stop
$255Air Serbia
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
Air Serbia Logo
6:20 pm - 5:00 pm
MAD
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IST
20h 40m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 5:30 pm
IST
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MAD
26h 50m
1 stop
$256Air Serbia
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
Lufthansa Logo
2:55 pm - 2:05 am
MAD
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IST
10h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 5:40 pm
IST
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MAD
14h 55m
1 stop
$258Lufthansa
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport departing in December.

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Madrid, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday 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 $226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $470 and $395 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 $423 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Istanbul

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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

Expert on Air Europa

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport was $119 for a one-way ticket and $246 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?

    Only Iberia offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Istanbul, with oneworld 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 $251 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 $380 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $244 or less one-way and $478 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Istanbul

Monday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

Air Europa,Turkish Airlines

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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 886 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.6Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentAnita, Apr 2025
BCN - ATH
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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.

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

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.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

I love flying with Aegean. Crew is always polite and empathetic. Boardi

The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

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different entrance during the boarding for gold members and business class

Very delayed. Plus lack of entertainment on board. Crew members were very nice

Crew was excellent. Food was ok for a short flight. Plane was a regular airliner without any entertainment. Crew members were delightful. Pilot took off and landed without ever feeling that it had touched down. Very professional pilot and staff

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

My seat/bed broke. Flight was delayed. Most of the cabin crew were very pleasant. Amenity kit was nice. Chairs and cabin was worn. Food was mostly quite nice.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

I had 2 flights on the same day ( beautiful sunny non windy day)both had a touch and go -around on the runway. My husband said they were training a co pilot. The bathrooms were stinky dirty and the the floor was sticky. On one flight I had the worst food option I have ever had on an overseas flight.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Staff are friendly and the pilot when we landed very smooth.

Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

Clean, well presented, comfortable business class seats. Good service and attention and good privacy when needed. Excellent trip and would use them again.

Boarding in Madrid was among the worst. Not the worst, but pretty bad. Cabin crew was very professional and friendly, as usual, I might add. Somebody needs to adjust the temperature in the cabin (i.e. too hot) and also the ventilation (there was none until arrival). Entertainment console didn't work (not the first time I have reported this incidence). Overall, TK is still one of my favorite airlines because of Istanbul and the lounge in Istanbul.

There are often trade-offs involved with flying cheaper airlines. With Air Europa, their crowd control is terrible--the line at check-in in Madrid was absolutely hideous 3 hours before departure. These 787 "Dreamliners" are cheaply-made and uncomfortable. And disembarking at JFK was horrid...it was 11 p.m., yet we were force to deal with those off-site shuttle buses, presumably because Air Europa doesn't want to pay what it costs for an actual gate. But as usual, the worst aspect of Air Europa flights are tones fellow passengers: unruly and oblivious to such concepts as personal space. The crew was, on the other hand, lovely.

The flight was long but everything went well. Crew was helpful and very attentive. Food was good and the entertainment options were many.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

We experienced a delay of almost two hours before takeoff. For a flight of more than 10 hours, sitting on the runway for two hours is quite exhausting. The airline did nothing to attend to the passengers during that time. We were not given any courtesy drinks or snacks—only the bare minimum during the flight. The crew seemed very apologetic, but apparently they have restrictions imposed by the airline, because despite their friendliness, they provided strictly what was necessary and, of course, everything else was for sale. However, after a two-hour delay, one would expect at least complimentary beverages. In addition to this, the space between the rows of seats is inhumanely narrow. Air Europa should review this for such long flights and be a bit more considerate and humane with its customers.

No WiFi on the plane. Crew was insensitive to my medical supplies and medicine in my carry on. If the crew was monitoring passengers putting 2 bags in overhead bins there would be room. We sat for 2 hours extra. Iberojet is horrible never again.

There was no water in one of the sinks in the executive area, which is unacceptable as we could not wash our hands after using the restroom

Like I said the experience was mediocre. Nothing special about this airline.

This flight was delayed by more than an hour. The seats are uncomfortable ans do not recline properly. I prepurchased a wifi pass, but wifi was not working on this flight at all. The food was bland.

Food situation was bad. Also movie choices when compared to other airlines was terrible. Seats very narrow. My tv didn’t work.

Great staff, just very far from the main terminal, had to run to connect my flight. I had 90 minutes to spare. But my flight from Chicago was delayed also.

All four segments of my trip on Iberia were late for various reasons. No apparent effort to stay on schedule. Never flying Iberia again.

The flight from Madrid to Boston was awful. Without prior warning, I was seated in the row in front of an exit row where my seat did not recline. The person in front of me reclined, reducing my already tiny space further. This was the WORST flight I've ever had.

Overall it was okay. Just the lost baggage and how they are handling it

Puddle-hopper. Quick-ish flight. Don’t expect to have much/any in-flight entertainment (movies/TV, etc).

Worst flight I ever experienced, what was supposed to a 7 hour flight ended being 13 hours on a plane with no ac and the worst cabin I have ever seen. Never again.

Horrible seat at the back. Crew was very kind. Packed plane. Wordy pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual when many of us came from Alicante flight that was delayed an hour and many lost connection and we lost our luggage. Still waiting for it

Excellent plane, 787. Very good seat and additional stuff they provide. Good food. Very good staff.

Excellent except WiFi is a Must on Biz class 10 hour flight ! Didn’t work entire flight. SW doesn’t do that.

Excellent crew, food and service. Boarding via bus is always a pain but overall really good

Stewardess was not attentive at all asked for a bottle of water never came by 15 minutes later I asked her she said that she forgot there was only 12 people in first class and two stewardess unacceptable I ordered the fish was the last person to order. They said that they did not have any had to have a different item pasta at the inside of it because I was diabetic. Worst experience I ever had will never travel this airline again.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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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.

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.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

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