Flights Madrid → Istanbul
MAD → SAW
Route overview
The flight route operates between Madrid and Istanbul, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been open since 1931, while the destination airport in Istanbul serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 48,407,318.
The Madrid (MAD) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 (SAW) heads east for about 2,756 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about MAD-SAW
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: Pegasus Airlines.
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The Madrid-Istanbul route is about 2,756 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.
