Flight from Madrid to Istanbul

From Barajas (MAD), Spain Europe  →  Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey Europe

↔ Flying the other way? Istanbul → Madrid

How long is the flight from Madrid to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3 hours 58 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 1,680 miles (2,703 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.7× a car driven alone over the same distance.

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