MAD → IST
Cheap flights from Madrid to Istanbul
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MAD → IST
FROM $73 · 1 STOP
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Flights to Istanbul from Madrid: what the fares show
Madrid to Istanbul starts at $73 one-way in our latest price check, a Tarom fare, departing May 8, 2027 with one stop. Across the 10 months we track, May 2027 is the cheapest month to fly (from $73) and August 2027 the most expensive (from $135), a difference of $62. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $81, about $8 more than the cheapest connection. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 4h 10m. Low fares we found on this route include Tarom.
The cheapest fares connect along the way. If a connection is in another country, check its transit rules for your passport: some countries require a visa or travel authorisation even if you stay in the airport. Fares are searched across every airport we group under Istanbul (IST, SAW): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- MAD → IST
- Lowest fare found
- $73 one-way
- Cheapest month
- May 2027
- Non-stop fares
- From $81
- Typical stops
- 1 stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 4h 10m
- Airlines in our data
- Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air, Tarom
- Price range in our data
- $73 – $135
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
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Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
Madrid to Istanbul fares by departure date
The 30 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
| Departure date | Day | From | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Fri | $103 | Ajet | 1 stop | Search November 13, 2026 |
| Tue | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 1, 2026 | |
| Tue | $97 | Tarom | 1 stop | Search December 8, 2026 | |
| Thu | $101 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 10, 2026 | |
| Fri | $104 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 11, 2026 | |
| Sat | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 12, 2026 | |
| Mon | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 14, 2026 | |
| Tue | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 15, 2026 | |
| Wed | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 16, 2026 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Wed | $93 | Ryanair | 1 stop | Search December 30, 2026 |
| Thu | $102 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search December 31, 2026 | |
| Cheapest | Tue | $81 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 5, 2027 |
| Wed | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 6, 2027 | |
| Thu | $103 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 7, 2027 | |
| Fri | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 8, 2027 | |
| Sat | $91 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 9, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Sun | $104 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 10, 2027 |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Tue | $88 | Ryanair | 1 stop | Search January 12, 2027 |
| Wed | $99 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 13, 2027 | |
| Thu | $104 | Ryanair | 1 stop | Search January 14, 2027 | |
| Sat | $93 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 16, 2027 | |
| Mon | $91 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 18, 2027 | |
| Tue | $98 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 19, 2027 | |
| Thu | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 21, 2027 | |
| Fri | $102 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 22, 2027 | |
| Sun | $104 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 24, 2027 | |
| Mon | $100 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 25, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Wed | $98 | Air Serbia | 1 stop | Search January 27, 2027 |
| Thu | $98 | Ryanair | 1 stop | Search January 28, 2027 | |
| Sat | $103 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search January 30, 2027 |
Cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $103 | Ajet | 1 stop | 16h 30m | Search November 13, 2026 | |
| December 2026 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $93 | Ryanair | 1 stop | 35h 40m | Search December 30, 2026 | |
| January 2027 | $81 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 4h 10m | Search January 5, 2027 | |
| February 2027 | $85 | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 11h 15m | Search February 2, 2027 | |
| March 2027 | $81 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 4h 10m | Search March 3, 2027 | |
| April 2027 | $75 | Tarom | 1 stop | 10h | Search April 13, 2027 | |
| May 2027 Cheapest | $73 | Tarom | 1 stop | 9h 20m | Search May 8, 2027 | |
| June 2027 | $92 | Tarom | 1 stop | 9h 20m | Search June 26, 2027 | |
| July 2027 | $91 | Tarom | 1 stop | 10h | Search July 20, 2027 | |
| August 2027 | $135 | Tarom | 1 stop | 8h 45m | Search August 2, 2027 | |
| September 2027 | $78 | Tarom | 1 stop | 9h 20m | Search September 11, 2027 | |
| October 2027 | $83 | Tarom | 1 stop | 9h 20m | Search October 9, 2027 |
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Madrid to Istanbul flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $73 (1 stop, departing May 8, 2027). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
In our latest data, May 2027 has the lowest fares (from $73) and August 2027 the highest (from $135). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Yes. Non-stop fares from Madrid to Istanbul appear in our recent data from $81. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from Madrid to Istanbul?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air and Tarom. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 4h 10m, including any connections. Cheaper fares often take longer because of layovers; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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