How to get from Malatya to Madrid
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
26h 10m
3 transfers
Bus + Flight
€318
Cheapest
32h 30m
4 transfers
Bus + Flight
€259
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malatya to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 32h 30m by bus, flight, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 3582 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €169, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
3582 km
Malatya to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Malatya Erhaç Airport → AkçadağbusLocal bus·45m
- 2Akçadağ → IstanbulbusMalatya Zafer Turizm·15h 12m
- 3Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·50m
- 4Istanbul Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·3h 50m - 5Barcelona El Prat → Madrid–Barajasflight
Air Europa·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Malatya to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€140October 2026
€116Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingIstanbul Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →Air EuropaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Metro TurizmMalatya-İstanbul DudulluBook →
IberiaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Air Europa, Metro Turizm, Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Malatya to Madrid works
Start with a Local bus bus from Malatya to Akçadağ, about 45 min. Transfer in Akçadağ and continue by Malatya Zafer Turizm bus on to Istanbul (15h 12m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Vueling flight on to Barcelona (3h 50m). Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Air Europa flight on to Madrid (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €259 over 32h 30m, 4 transfers.
Malatya to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malatya to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 32h 30m by bus, flight, 4 transfers.
How far is Madrid from Malatya?
About 3582 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Malatya to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €231 to €346. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Malatya to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 32h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Malatya to Madrid?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 32h 30m. About 10h 28m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Malatya and Madrid?
Malatya is MLX and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written MLX to MAD.
Which operators run Malatya to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Air Europa, Metro Turizm, Iberia.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malatya to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Air Europa
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 6 Aug 2026