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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £114. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£52 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.
Istanbul.£53 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £53, select.
Istanbul.£54 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £54, select.
Istanbul.£60 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £60, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
Istanbul.£64 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £64, select.
Istanbul.£70 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.
Istanbul.£70 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.
Istanbul.£74 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £74, select.
Istanbul.£76 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £76, select.
Istanbul.£80 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Madrid on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £80, select.
Istanbul.£83 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Madrid on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from £53
May
from £54
Jun
from £52
Jul
from £70
Aug
from £80
Sep
from £60
Oct
from £64
Nov
from £61
Dec
from £76
Jan
from £61
Feb
from £61
Mar
from £61

Direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Alternative Madrid to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Madrid to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul
Closest
from £57
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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from £52
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Madrid to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£52
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week183

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Istanbul is £109. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Madrid to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 185 flights per week flying from Madrid to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 21.4 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £109.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and Pegasus Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Madrid.

  • The busiest route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). There are 31 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from MAD to IST is the 06:10 Turkish Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 18:20 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your MAD to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • You can book a direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your journey at MAD and end it at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul include:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from MAD to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • MAD is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:

  • Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul flight is £52. The cheapest price for a return flight is £109. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MAD to Istanbul.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from MAD to Istanbul is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MAD to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • After stepping off your MAD to Istanbul flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before booking a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from MAD to Istanbul around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are major attractions which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kms (220 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kms (200 miles) southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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