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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid, Spain

IST — MAD
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or December, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£400
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, andPegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Madrid. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
548 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Madrid, you will be flying into Barajas. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city. Barajas is the only Madrid airport and it handles 15 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Madrid Barajas from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Madrid round-trip from £85. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Europa, from £197, and Turkish Airlines, from £244. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Before booking your flight to Madrid from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (80%), Air Europa (74%), Avianca( 74%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Madrid

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£85Average£129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air EuropaCheapest£197Average£230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£244Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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