C$79 Cheap Flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

• 4 hours 17 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

• Every week, there are 34 flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to jet off early, pick the 06:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from MAD to IST is 20:50 with Turkish Airlines.

• You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

• Traveling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

• We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and IST include:

  • Venice Marco Polo Airport

  • Geneve Airport

  • Naples International Airport

• Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before booking your cheap ticket from MAD to IST, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

• The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is C$79. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$166. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

• Book 10 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to IST.

• The cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

• Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MAD to IST. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll update you as soon as the price changes.

• Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

• Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.

• Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:

  • Air Rooms Madrid by HelloSky

  • Kris Cazadora

  • Kris Suites Aeropuerto

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

• The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Pilot Hotel

  • Stone House Apart Hotel

  • YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport, Duty Free - International Transit Area

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

• From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the center driving.

• If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

• August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.

• When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.

• Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

• Once you've locked in your flights from MAD to IST, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Istanbul. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:

  • Miray Apart Hotel Sultanahmet

  • Serene Hotel

  • AddresSuitesHotel

• There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

• There's more than one way to get to Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another great choice. Consider the range of flights offered at this international airport.

Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental

• Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Istanbul getaway.