Flights Madrid → Istanbul
MAD → IST
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid to Istanbul, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A330-200 and various Boeing 737 models as well as the Airbus A321. The journey departs from Madrid's historic airport, which opened in 1931, heading towards Istanbul's more recently established airport that began operations in 2018, serving over 84 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 2,701 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating MAD-IST
Frequently asked questions about MAD-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Madrid-Istanbul route is about 2,701 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
