Madrid to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Madrid to Istanbul is €81 with Wizz Air (checked on 8 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Feb€155
- 2 Feb€81
- 3 Feb€135
- 4 Feb€140
- 5 Feb€95
- 6 Feb€128
- 7 Feb€131
- 8 Feb€90
- 9 Feb€93
- 10 Feb€93
- 11 Feb€103
- 12 Feb€118
- 13 Feb€94
- 14 Feb€100
- 15 Feb€96
- 16 Feb€95
- 17 Feb€114
- 18 Feb€113
- 19 Feb€112
- 20 Feb€135
- 21 Feb€98
- 22 Feb€116
- 23 Feb€96
- 24 Feb€96
- 25 Feb€96
- 26 Feb€93
- 27 Feb€145
- 28 Feb€113
- Lowest observed
- €81, departing 2 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 8 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 172Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €140, departing 15 Jun 2027, back 29 Jun 2027 (Last checked: 7 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, Buzz, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Sky Express, SunExpress, TAROM, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta (18)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Madrid to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,739 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 45m
- Airlines seen
- Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, Buzz, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Sky Express, SunExpress, TAROM, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta (18)
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | 37 / 169 |
| Air Europa | 4 / 169 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Madrid–Barajas (MAD) → Madrid, city gazetteer reference point (40.4167, -3.7003): ≈ 13 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Madrid to Istanbul: February 2027, from €81 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €94 | 21 |
| December 2026 | €93 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €92 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €81 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €84 | 31 |
| April 2027 | €86 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Madrid to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €81 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €90 | 24 |
| Tuesday | €81 | 25 |
| Wednesday | €86 | 25 |
| Thursday | €86 | 25 |
| Friday | €92 | 25 |
| Saturday | €84 | 24 |
| Sunday | €92 | 24 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Madrid to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €81 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €94 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €94 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €92 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €81 | 111 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Madrid to Istanbul: Air Serbia, from €81 (checked 2 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air Serbia | €81Jan 18, 2027 | 9 |
| Ryanair | €83Jan 16, 2027 | 12 |
| AJet | €84Nov 15, 2026 | 7 |
| easyJet | €94Jan 29, 2027 | 4 |
| Air Europa | €97Nov 18, 2026 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €81, found on 8 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Madrid to Istanbul: February 2027, from €81 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, Buzz, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Sky Express, SunExpress, TAROM, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta (18).
How long does the flight from Madrid to Istanbul take?
Across the 9 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 10h 59m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Madrid to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
2 of the 21 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Madrid to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €140, departing 15 Jun 2027, back 29 Jun 2027 (checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Madrid to Istanbul?
For Madrid to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Pegasus Airlines (37), Air Europa (4). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Madrid to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Madrid to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €81 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Madrid to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Madrid to Istanbul: Air Serbia, from €81 (checked 2 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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