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Madrid Istanbul

BEST

DEAL

Thu, 21 Dec MAD - IST

Sun, 24 Dec IST - MAD

$320 $310

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Madrid Istanbul

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Tue, 09 Jan MAD - SAW

$80

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Madrid Istanbul

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Sun, 17 Dec MAD - SAW

Tue, 19 Dec SAW - MAD

$151 $147

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Madrid Istanbul

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Wed, 27 Dec MAD - IST

Sat, 30 Dec IST - MAD

$454 $448

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Madrid Istanbul

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Sat, 06 Jan MAD - SAW

Tue, 09 Jan SAW - MAD

$348 $344

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Route information

Find out relevant information on Madrid and Istanbul to help you prepare for your trip.

Local currency and cost comparison

Exchange rate

1.00 USD = 29.12 TRY

US Dollar Turkish Lira

1 TRY = 0.04 USD

Last checked on 11 December 2023

Train

Local, one-way ticket

68%

Trains in Istanbul are 68% cheaper than in Madrid.

Madrid

$1.62

Istanbul

$0.52

Meal

Mid-priced restaurant

38%

A meal in Istanbul is 38% cheaper than a meal in Madrid.

Madrid

$14.01

Istanbul

$8.63

Taxi

Standard daytime start rate

82%

A taxi fare in Istanbul is 82% cheaper than in Madrid.

Madrid

$3.77

Istanbul

$0.66

Coffee

Regular cappuccino

14%

Coffee is 14% more expensive in Istanbul than in Madrid.

Madrid

$2.14

Istanbul

$2.44

Madrid airports

( Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)

How far from city center: 8 miles
( Torrejon (TOJ)

How far from city center: 15 miles

Istanbul airports

( Istanbul Airport (IST)

How far from city center: 21 miles
( Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

How far from city center: 19 miles
( Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL)

How far from city center: 9 miles

K Distance: 1702 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Istanbul

Is it safe to travel from Madrid to Istanbul during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Turkey may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Madrid to Istanbul, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Istanbul is $80. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Istanbul more expensive than Madrid to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.66 USD , 82% cheaper than Madrid, with a fare of 3.77 USD, while train tickets cost 68% less at Istanbul: $ 0.52 USD versus $ 1.62 USD at Madrid. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 8.63 USD euros in Istanbul, 38% less than the 14.01 USD euros in Madrid. The price of the coffee is around 14% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 2.44 USD , while in Madrid the coffee costs 2.14 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Madrid to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book a trip from Madrid to Istanbul are March, February and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Madrid to Istanbul?

The best time of the year to visit Istanbul depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, September is the best month to fly to Istanbul from Madrid in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, January and February are the months with fewer searches for Madrid - Istanbul.

How long does the flight from Madrid to Istanbul take?

Flight length from Madrid to Istanbul is around 04:36 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,912 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Madrid?

While in Madrid the temperatures can reach an average of 37.21 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -3.74 ºC average degrees reported in Madrid. During the winter period, Madrid can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Madrid and Istanbul?

The main route from Madrid to Istanbul is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). The following airlines fly this route:

Turkish Airlines.
Air Europa.
Avianca.
Alternatively, you can find Madrid - Istanbul flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Air Europa.
Avianca.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Madrid to Istanbul are:

Lufthansa, stopping at Frankfurt during at least 130 minutes.
Aegean Airlines, with 95 minutes of layover in Athens.

Alternative routes

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Flying Time 4 h and 36 m When flying from Madrid to Istanbul, this can take around 4 h and 36 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $80 The best price for flights from Madrid to Istanbul offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas is where you'll take off when flying from Madrid to Istanbul

Arrival Airport Istanbul Airport You'll land at Istanbul Airport when flying from Madrid to Istanbul