Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Istanbul flight
Flights from Madrid to Istanbul depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €77 if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2737 km distance in 3h 45m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2737 km |
Average flight duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €77 |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 3h 45m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€89
Average price
€546
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Flights per day
45
Distance
2737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Istanbul will cost around €546 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €89.
Of the 45 flights that leave Madrid for Istanbul onTue, Jan 13, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 13 the direct flights cover the 2737 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jan 13 the longest flights will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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TK1360Live departures
Madrid to Istanbul flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Istanbul flights for today, Monday, January 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1500 · KL1959 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL3102 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h20 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL3100 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH1300 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 3:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6949+ QR245 | 7:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h30 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6949+ QR239 | 7:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h10 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6949+ QR237 | 7:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h50 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6949+ QR241 | 7:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9400 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h45 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1683 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h45 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1502+ KL3102 | 10:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h20 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 | 10:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 3:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR5981+ QR110 · QR237 | 11:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h00 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
PC1100 | 11:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h10 | 3:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR6939+ QR146 · QR237 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h00 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
A3701+ A33150 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h15 | 9:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3701 · A3994 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 6:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5345+ QR12 · QR241 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h50 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5345+ QR9711+ QR241 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h50 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5345+ QR106 · QR241 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h50 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
RO416 · RO261 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h10 | 7:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO416 · RO9165 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h25 | 3:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO416 · RO265 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 8:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO416 · RO9161 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h05 | 9:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO416 · RO9163 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 9:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6538+ QR38 · QR241 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h45 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1358 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 5:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3905 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 5:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR6889+ QR142 · QR241 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h15 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5346+ QR12 · QR241 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h05 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5346+ QR9711+ QR241 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h05 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5346+ QR106 · QR241 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h05 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR150 · QR245 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h20 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR237 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR239 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h00 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR241 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h50 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO434 · LO133 | 2:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h30 | 11:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO434 · LO137 | 2:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 9:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6877+ QR114 · QR241 | 2:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6894+ QR142 · QR241 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h20 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5065+ QR38 · QR241 | 3:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h05 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5099+ QR118 · QR241 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1506+ KL3102 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h30 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1959 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h05 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL3100 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h35 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8077+ QR142 · QR241 | 3:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h15 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8010+ QR114 · QR241 | 4:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h05 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1860 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 9:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
A3703+ A33154 | 5:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h30 | 9:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3703 · A3990 | 5:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h20 | 7:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1805 · LH93 · LH1300 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h20 | 2:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6924+ QR142 · QR241 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h10 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6924+ QR142 · QR239 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h20 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR152 · QR245 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h15 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR239 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h55 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Istanbul Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Madrid to Istanbul generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.2 km from Istanbul city centre.
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Popular airports from Madrid to Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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