฿6,895 Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿6,895 for one-way flights and ฿16,870 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

KLM
Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿16,870 Return, found 1 day ago
฿16,870
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 29 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Tue, 2 Sep, priced at ฿16,870 found 1 day ago
Aegean
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿17,650 Return, found 3 days ago
฿17,650
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at ฿17,650 found 3 days ago
Air France
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿17,785 Return, found 5 days ago
฿17,785
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Sun, 3 Aug, priced at ฿17,785 found 5 days ago
KLM
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿17,890 Return, found 3 days ago
฿17,890
Return
found 3 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at ฿17,890 found 3 days ago
Aegean
Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿17,905 Return, found 1 day ago
฿17,905
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 29 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Tue, 2 Sep, priced at ฿17,905 found 1 day ago
Air France
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿18,205 Return, found 5 days ago
฿18,205
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Sun, 3 Aug, priced at ฿18,205 found 5 days ago
Air France
Sat, 19 Jul - Thu, 24 Jul
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿18,635 Return, found 1 day ago
฿18,635
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sat, 19 Jul from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 24 Jul, priced at ฿18,635 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿18,820 Return, found 3 days ago
฿18,820
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at ฿18,820 found 3 days ago
Aegean
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿18,885 Return, found 3 days ago
฿18,885
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at ฿18,885 found 3 days ago
TAP Portugal
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MAD
Madrid
IST
Istanbul
฿19,205 Return, found 3 days ago
฿19,205
Return
found 3 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Madrid to Istanbul, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at ฿19,205 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,824 - ฿8,571 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Madrid to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, ITA Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿16,870
Distance
2687 km
Average flight time
5 hours 9 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and Istanbul Airport is ฿16,870. But you better act soon. This price is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MAD to Istanbul Airport?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from MAD to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from Madrid--Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Madrid--Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Madrid--Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Airport?
Around 2,700 kilometres separates Madrid and Arnavutkoy, so pack something to help you while away a couple of hours. That novel you haven't finished will be ideal.
Which airlines fly direct from Madrid--Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport?
You won't find any airlines operating directly between Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and IST, so be prepared to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a good way to break up a trip!
Are Madrid--Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Madrid Airport to Istanbul Airport can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to find a bargain, but then again, you could miss out entirely! If you'd rather start your trip planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just keep in mind that not all airlines list their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as prices are updated frequently.

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