Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,679
miles
2,703
kilometers
1,459
nautical miles

🕐 3h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 W (279°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,679 2,686
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,679 2,686
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,679 2,519
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,679 2,519
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,679 3,358
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,679 2,519
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Istanbul and Madrid follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to MAD route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 1,679 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Spain. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 279° from Istanbul. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 1,679 miles (2,703 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to MAD typically take around 3h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,679 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.