Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,712
miles
2,756
kilometers
1,488
nautical miles

🕐 3h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 E (78°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,712 2,739
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,712 2,739
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,712 2,568
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,712 2,568
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,712 3,424
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,712 2,568
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 Madrid and Istanbul 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 MAD to SAW route connects Madrid, Spain with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,712 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Spain to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 78° from Madrid. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,712 miles (2,756 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to SAW typically take around 3h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,712 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.