MadridtoIstanbulFlight Time
MAD–IST · Nonstop
Madrid (Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) is about 4h 3m, covering 1,679 miles. Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, and Avianca fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 07:40 to 18:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 3m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,679 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Madrid to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, and Avianca operate 4-5/day flights from MAD to IST. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at MAD.
- First departure
- 07:40
- Last departure
- 18:40
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to MAD flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MAD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 31 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Madrid to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) is about 4h 3m, based on the 1,679-mile flying distance.
How far is Madrid from Istanbul?
Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1,679 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Madrid to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, and Avianca fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, and Avianca fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Madrid to Istanbul?
The MAD–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW