Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Madrid Airport MAD
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Airliners including RwandAir, Air Europa, Thai Airways, Avianca, Uzbekistan Airways and Turkish Airlines all offer direct flights between Istanbul Airport to Barajas. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 59 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Barajas please note the time difference, the time zone at Barajas is 1.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Istanbul Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from Istanbul Airport to Barajas Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you are renting a car at Barajas Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Barajas Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Istanbul Airport:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Ensure your arrival at Barajas Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Barajas Airport
- Private transfers at Barajas Airport
- Buses from Barajas Airport
- Taxis from Barajas Airport
- Train services at or near Barajas Airport
Need a place to stay when you get to Madrid? See a range of hotels near Barajas Airport
Please see below the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Barajas (MAD) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 07:05 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Uzbekistan Airways | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 07:05 | 21:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Avianca | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 07:05 | 17:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 07:05 | 13:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Europa | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 07:05 | 17:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 26 a week with times that vary between 07:05 and 18:20.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 07:05
10:00
10:35
13:30
13:45
17:15
18:20
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| Tuesday | 07:05
10:00
10:30
13:30
13:45
17:15
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| Wednesday | 07:05
10:30
13:30
13:45
16:35
18:20
21:55
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| Thursday | 07:05
10:00
10:30
13:30
13:45
17:15
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| Friday | 07:05
10:00
13:30
13:45
17:15
18:20
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| Saturday | 07:05
10:00
10:30
13:30
13:45
13:55
17:15
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| Sunday | 07:05
10:00
17:15
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Flights to Barajas are also available from airports close to Istanbul Airport. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Madrid | 0 | 4 Hours 3 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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