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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 198 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Madrid.143 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.

Madrid.162 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Madrid on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.

Madrid.163 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Madrid on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.

Madrid.163 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Madrid on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.

Madrid.170 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.

Madrid.172 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.

Madrid.173 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Istanbul on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.

Madrid.175 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Madrid on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.

Madrid.176 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.

Madrid.176 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.

Madrid.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Madrid.179 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.

Madrid.179 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.

Madrid.180 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Madrid on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.

Madrid.180 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Madrid on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.

Madrid.180 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.

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Istanbul to Madrid: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Madrid: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	143 €
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	4 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	244

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Madrid?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Madrid is 143 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Madrid?

4 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Madrid.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Madrid?

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Madrid.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Madrid?

As of June 2026, there are 244 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Madrid.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Madrid?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Madrid is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport on Saturday, 9 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Madrid?

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 Madrid 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Madrid?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid with?

Currently, Wizz Air UK and Air Europa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 31 Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, jump on the 06:55 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and MAD:
- Barcelona Airport
- Rome Fiumicino Airport
- Milan Malpensa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Madrid Airport (MAD)

66 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts at 143 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IST to MAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from IST to MAD is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:

Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)

Reserve a hotel near MAD if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to MAD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.