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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madrid to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madrid to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to Istanbul.
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Uzbekistan Airways Logo
MAD-IST
4h 20mdirect
Uzbekistan Airways Logo
IST-MAD
5h 30mdirect
Uzbekistan Airways
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Thai Airways Logo
MAD-IST
4h 20mdirect
Thai Airways Logo
IST-MAD
4h 30mdirect
Thai Airways
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Air Europa Logo
MAD-IST
3h 45mdirect
Air Europa Logo
IST-MAD
4h 40mdirect
Air Europa
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Avianca Logo
MAD-IST
4h 10mdirect
Avianca Logo
IST-MAD
4h 30mdirect
Avianca
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LATAM Airlines Logo
MAD-IST
4h 15mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
IST-MAD
4h 40mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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Turkish Airlines Logo
MAD-IST
4h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
IST-MAD
4h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MAD

For Schengen departures, head to Terminal 4. Allow extra time for the train to T4S, which takes 5–15 minutes.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
IST

Use the M11 metro line for a direct connection to Istanbul city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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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.

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 C$ 349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 634 and C$ 554 respectively.

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 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Madrid to Istanbul flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to Istanbul?

    Iberia, and Qatar Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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 C$ 838 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid 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,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Friday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Avianca,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Avianca,Thai Airways, +2 more

Air Europa,Avianca, +3 more

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