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$95+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MAD
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or December, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD). 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 March 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$426 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Mon 9/294:30 amIST - MAD
1 stop13h 35mAir Serbia
Mon 11/36:20 pmMAD - IST
1 stop20h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 3/4$227
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 11/2710:00 pmIST - MAD
1 stop16h 05mAegean Airlines
Mon 12/16:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/4$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:40 pmIST - MAD
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$255
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:00 pmIST - MAD
1 stop10h 25mLufthansa
Sat 5/178:35 amMAD - IST
1 stop11h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/4$264
This Transavia Smart Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Transavia Smart Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:45 amIST - MAD
1 stop11h 10mTransavia France
Tue 6/171:05 pmMAD - IST
1 stop10h 00mTransavia France
Deal found 3/4$272
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sun 9/283:45 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mAir Europa
Sat 11/19:10 amMAD - IST
Nonstop3h 45mAir Europa
Deal found 3/4$309
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 9/304:20 amIST - MAD
1 stop13h 25mAir France
Fri 10/3110:00 amMAD - IST
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/4$310
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:00 amIST - MAD
1 stop8h 35mLOT
Wed 4/93:30 pmMAD - IST
1 stop20h 35mLOT
Deal found 3/3$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/2812:55 amIST - MAD
1 stop19h 40mWizz Air
Tue 4/18:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop11h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 3/4$355
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:55 amIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/312:55 pmMAD - IST
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4$388
This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 TAROM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2512:15 amIST - MAD
1 stop13h 10mTAROM
Sun 3/3012:30 pmMAD - IST
1 stop8h 55mTAROM
Deal found 3/4$408

Find flights from Istanbul to Madrid within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Madrid 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 March 4, 2025.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

4:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/23

10:30 am-3:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$261

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Wed 5/14

2:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/17

8:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$264

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Wed 6/11

6:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/17

1:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 00m

$272

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Sat 3/29

10:30 am-7:30 am

2 stops23h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/1

8:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 15m

$283

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

3:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/8

9:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$309

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/9

3:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$345

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Fri 3/28

12:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/1

8:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 15m

$355

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/25

12:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/30

12:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$408

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Tue 7/1

6:55 am-10:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/9

6:20 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$424

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

1:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop11h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/14

1:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

$483

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Madrid

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 Istanbul to Madrid in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Istanbul Airport-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Madrid 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 Istanbul Airport-Madrid 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 Istanbul to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Madrid

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Madrid. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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 IST to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Madrid. 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 March 4, 2025.

The most flights from IST to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Madrid by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, 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 77.0 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 Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Istanbul to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, KLM and LOT. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,067 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Transavia France
7.3
Good
337 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
730 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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 Istanbul to Madrid. 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 into for flights to Madrid from Istanbul?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Madrid. 4 airlines have flights to Barajas from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Madrid Barajas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

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

    Flying on Air Serbia is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $261. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Transavia France and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $263 and $264, respectively. Air Serbia is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wizz Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aegean Airlines and Transavia France, with prices starting from $113 and $122, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Madrid on time: Thai Airways (83%), Avianca (81%), LATAM Airlines (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $442 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $196.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid 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 Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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 Istanbul to Madrid

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Madrid. 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 March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$166Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LOTCheapest$255Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air EuropaCheapest$304Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$322Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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