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$127+ 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$127
(CheapOair)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$436 or less

Good one-way deal

$396 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 September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/83:45 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1510:35 amMAD - IST
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$274
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 11/144:40 pmIST - MAD
1 stop26h 50mAir Serbia
Mon 11/176:20 pmMAD - IST
1 stop20h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 9/10$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:30 pmIST - MAD
1 stop22h 05mLOT
Tue 10/143:30 pmMAD - IST
1 stop7h 20mLOT
Deal found 9/11$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/239:10 amIST - MAD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/278:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/304:45 amIST - MAD
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/308:10 pmMAD - IST
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$293
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/304:35 pmIST - MAD
1 stop18h 10mAir Serbia
Mon 10/65:50 pmMAD - IST
1 stop8h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 9/11$294
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/174:20 amIST - MAD
1 stop12h 15mAir France
Wed 10/2210:05 amMAD - IST
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Deal found 9/10$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:50 pmIST - MAD
1 stop9h 35mAegean Airlines
Sat 10/2512:20 amMAD - IST
1 stop14h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 9/10$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/83:50 pmIST - MAD
1 stop20h 55mAegean Airlines
Tue 10/141:20 amMAD - IST
1 stop24h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 9/10$306
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 11/210:00 pmIST - MAD
1 stop16h 05mAegean Airlines
Sun 11/96:15 pmMAD - IST
1 stop14h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 9/10$307
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:55 pmIST - MAD
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/92:25 pmMAD - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$308

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Fri 11/14

4:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/17

6:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$277

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Sat 10/11

5:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

3:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$281

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Thu 10/23

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/26

10:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$294

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

9:10 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$296

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Thu 10/23

3:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/25

12:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$299

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Sun 11/2

10:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/9

6:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 20m

$307

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

4:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/3

5:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop8h 40m

$314

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Sat 12/20

7:55 am-10:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/2

2:25 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$316

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Tue 12/30

10:45 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/3

5:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$334

IstanbulMadrid

IST - MAD

ISTMAD

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

7:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/12

7:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Madrid

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

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 August 29, 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 50 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 $1,054). 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
556 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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. 3 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 16 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Air Serbia, LOT, and Air Europa can get you from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in just under 4h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 35m. There are 1678 mi between Istanbul Airport and Madrid. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Pegasus Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $165. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Europa and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $294 and $322, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 (72%), Avianca (67%), Air Europa (64%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $552 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $260 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $260.

  • 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 $1,054). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Madrid

Discover the top 3 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$165Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air EuropaCheapest$294Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$322Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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