MAD → IST
Flights from Madrid to Istanbul
One way from 73 €, and about 97 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 73 €Fri 8 Jan
- Usual price
- 97 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Januaryfrom 73 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Europa
- Flight time
- 3 h 45 mindirect
- Distance
- 2 701 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Madrid to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 88 € | Fri 23 Oct | Ajet | 1 stop | Search |
| November 2026 | 90 € | Mon 23 Nov | easyJet | 1 stop | Search |
| December 2026 | 74 € | Mon 14 Dec | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search |
| January 2027 | 73 € | Fri 8 Jan | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search |
| February 2027 | 81 € | Wed 3 Feb | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search |
| March 2027 | 83 € | Tue 9 Mar | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| April 2027 | 82 € | Sat 10 Apr | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| May 2027 | 82 € | Mon 10 May | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 77 € | Tue 22 Jun | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| July 2027 | 77 € | Sat 24 Jul | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| August 2027 | 83 € | Sat 7 Aug | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| September 2027 | 81 € | Sat 25 Sep | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest, at about 86 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Wizz Air
- Tarom
- Pegasus Airlines
- Ajet
- Wizz Air Malta
- Ryanair
Direct: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Europa
The way back
From Istanbul to Madrid, one way from 76 €. The cheapest month is November.
Flights from Istanbul to MadridA round trip from 150 €
In December: there from 74 €, back from 76 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
One way from 73 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 97 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is January, from 73 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Europa: from 87 €, in about 3 h 45 min.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
About 3 h 45 min direct.
More routes
- MAD → LONLondonfrom 15 €
- MAD → MILMilanfrom 16 €
- MAD → ROMRomefrom 17 €
- MAD → BUDBudapestfrom 20 €
- MAD → LISLisbonfrom 21 €
- MAD → LUXLuxembourgfrom 21 €
- MAD → PMIPalma de Mallorcafrom 21 €
- MAD → PARParisfrom 22 €
- MAD → WAWWarsawfrom 22 €
- MAD → BCNBarcelonafrom 26 €
- MAD → BRUBrusselsfrom 30 €
- MAD → AGPMálagafrom 32 €
Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 20 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.