$84+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — IST
Jan 13 — Jan 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul
Cheapest flights from Madrid to IstanbulExplore 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 December 14, 2025.
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 December 14, 2025.
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:55 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mPegasus Airlines
Tue 12/1611:45 pmIST - MAD
1 stop15h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Pegasus Airlines logo]()
$218
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:10 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 35mPegasus Airlines
Tue 12/2311:45 pmIST - MAD
1 stop15h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/14![Pegasus Airlines logo]()
$239
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Tue 12/165:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/13![Air Europa logo]()
$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/149:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Sun 12/215:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/13![Air Europa logo]()
$256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Wed 12/175:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/11![Air Europa logo]()
$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/217:00 amIST - MAD
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$264
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/319:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Wed 12/315:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/12![Air Europa logo]()
$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/261:55 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mPegasus Airlines
Thu 1/111:45 pmIST - MAD
1 stop15h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/13![Pegasus Airlines logo]()
$280
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Thu 12/189:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Sun 12/215:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/12![Air Europa logo]()
$281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Wed 12/315:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/12![Air Europa logo]()
$285
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/179:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Tue 12/235:15 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 12/14![Air Europa logo]()
$287
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:10 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 35mPegasus Airlines
Tue 1/611:45 pmIST - MAD
1 stop15h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/13![Pegasus Airlines logo]()
$290
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 December 14, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $170 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $84 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $287 |
Good round-trip deal | $412 or less |
Good one-way deal | $248 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Madrid
Fly to
Istanbul
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sun 1/18
5:55 am-10:45 pm
1 stop14h 50m
Istanbul
Sat 1/24
7:00 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$200
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Wed 2/4
7:15 pm-7:50 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 2/11
1:55 pm-8:20 am
1 stop20h 25m
$212
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sun 1/25
2:05 pm-3:55 pm
1 stop23h 50m
Istanbul
Thu 1/29
5:20 am-3:45 pm
1 stop12h 25m
$217
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sat 3/7
7:25 am-10:45 pm
2 stops13h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 3/10
7:00 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$230
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Mon 3/16
6:45 am-6:50 pm
1 stop10h 05m
Istanbul
Sat 3/21
2:10 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$243
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Fri 1/2
1:55 pm-6:45 am
1 stop14h 50m
Istanbul
Tue 1/6
11:45 pm-1:20 pm
1 stop15h 35m
$246
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Fri 1/30
7:25 am-10:45 pm
2 stops13h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 2/2
7:00 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$250
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Sat 2/28
9:10 am-2:55 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul
Tue 3/3
5:15 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$269
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Wed 1/28
11:55 am-6:15 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Istanbul
Sun 2/1
2:15 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
$274
MadridIstanbul
MAD - IST
MADIST
Madrid Barajas
Mon 1/26
11:55 am-6:15 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Istanbul
Sat 1/31
1:55 pm-4:25 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$274
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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 December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
Booking 12 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul Airport (average of $148). Flying from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 14, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Istanbul Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Madrid to Istanbul delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Madrid and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 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?
Monday 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 last year, Air Europa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% 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 December 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to Istanbul Airport, such as Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Europa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Top 5 airlines flying from Madrid to Istanbul
Discover the top 5 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 December 14, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$169 | Average$284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$251 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time87% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% |