Travelling from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Madrid is two hours behind Istanbul. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), with 31 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to MAD is the 6:55am Turkish Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:50pm with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to MAD, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport departing from IST.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and MAD is Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to MAD departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket from this hub.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to MAD leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Pegasus Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to MAD route.
The most reliable carrier is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights land without delay 76.84% of the time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to MAD flight:
68% of flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is Rs17,544. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs37,009. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to MAD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Plan your visit to Madrid in December for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Istanbul to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Madrid when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Museo del Prado followed by Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
