CAD 87 : Cheap Flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as CAD 87 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAD to SAW on Thu, Jan 15), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 157 departing on Tue, Dec 16 and returning on Sat, Dec 20.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Madrid to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Air Europa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)?

  It takes about 4 hours 15 minutes to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Madrid to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 54 flight per week flying from Madrid to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Europa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UX3905 (14:52)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

  To find best deals on flights from Madrid to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 15, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 87.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Istanbul to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid to Istanbul on December 16, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at CAD 77.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Istanbul from Madrid?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Madrid Barajas Airport to Istanbul Airport (MAD-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

• What is the time difference between Madrid and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Madrid is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Madrid to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.