How to get from Istanbul to Madrid
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2739 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 €78, on Fri, Aug 28.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2739 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €106Checked Sep 8 | 4h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €453Reading date not recorded | 57h 20m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€106Checked Sep 84h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€453Reading date not recorded57h 20m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Pegasus Airlines·4h 30m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€177October 2026
€167Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaIstanbul Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
RenfeLyon-Barcelona, Barcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Air Europa, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Madrid works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Madrid, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €106 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Istanbul?
About 2739 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €90 to €172. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 4h 30m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Madrid?
About 4h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Madrid?
Istanbul is SAW and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written SAW to MAD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Air Europa, FlixBus, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul 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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