How to get from Istanbul to Madrid

International travel from Istanbul, Turkey to Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Can I enter Spain if coming from Turkey?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Madrid if travelling from Istanbul?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

What measures do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 28/07/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Istanbul to Madrid.

The current restriction level for returning to Istanbul, Turkey from Spain is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Istanbul, Turkey from Madrid, Spain?

Reentering Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Istanbul from Madrid?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Turkey must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 03/08/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Istanbul from Madrid here.

There are 4 travel options from Istanbul to Madrid: coach, flight, ferry or train.

A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Madrid, which costs on average £3.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:

A train is about £3 less than a coach, which costs on average £5 for this journey.

A train journey is usually £134 less than a journey to Madrid by plane, which costs on average £137 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Istanbul is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Madrid that can usually take longer:

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The distance between Istanbul and Madrid is around 1696 miles.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Istanbul to Madrid:

• Coaches mostly depart from Istanbul, Büyük Otogari and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Pegasus can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with pegasus from Istanbul to Madrid for £137 on Omio.

Before travelling from Istanbul to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this route is on average £5 one way.
• The price of a plane ticket for this journey is on average £137 one way.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is on average £3 one way.

But we recommend booking Istanbul to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.