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$86+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — IST
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 January 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$240
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2710:05 amMAD - IST
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/39:10 amIST - MAD
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1212:25 pmMAD - IST
1 stop28h 15mTAROM
Wed 2/1911:15 pmIST - MAD
1 stop14h 00mTAROM
Deal found 1/15$177
This easyJet worldwide deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure easyJet worldwide is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/208:30 pmMAD - IST
1 stop21h 50measyJet
Mon 3/248:50 pmIST - MAD
1 stop25h 05measyJet
Deal found 1/15$186
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop6h 55mAegean Airlines
Mon 3/1710:00 pmIST - MAD
1 stop16h 05mAegean Airlines
Deal found 1/16$193
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/512:25 pmMAD - IST
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Wed 2/125:10 amIST - MAD
1 stop12h 15mAir France
Deal found 1/15$197
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/48:35 pmMAD - IST
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Mon 2/105:55 pmIST - MAD
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Deal found 1/15$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:45 pmMAD - IST
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Mon 2/246:55 pmIST - MAD
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/15$206
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:50 pmMAD - IST
1 stop20h 05mAir Serbia
Sat 10/114:30 amIST - MAD
1 stop6h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 1/16$234
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/311:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$254
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/239:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Fri 5/303:45 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 1/16$258

Find flights from Madrid to Istanbul within your budget

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/27

10:05 am-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$161

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/12

12:25 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

11:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 00m

$177

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/20

8:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

8:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$186

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/6

6:15 pm-3:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

10:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$193

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/5

12:25 pm-4:10 am

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$197

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/4

8:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 2/10

5:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 20m

$202

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/21

1:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 2/24

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$206

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/22

6:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 3/31

1:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$254

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/23

9:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 5/26

3:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$258

MadridIstanbul

MAD - IST

MADIST

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/1

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

4:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$288

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 January 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from MAD to IST are scheduled on a Saturday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 January 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, TAROM and Lufthansa from Madrid to Istanbul. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Vueling
7.1
Good
1,181 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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?

    For a flight from Madrid to Istanbul, you will be flying from Barajas. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city. Barajas is the only Madrid airport and it handles 11 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 4 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Madrid Barajas on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are easyJet, from $186, and Aegean Airlines, from $193. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on Wizz Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aegean Airlines from $95 and Vueling from $98 one-way.

  • 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: Thai Airways (84%), RwandAir (84%), Air Europa( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,243 for a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $238 while the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Istanbul) is currently priced at $142.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Madrid to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$158Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$162Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$191Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$259Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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