Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for MAD→IST. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business: 22,500 points + $55.90 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Data as of
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MAD to IST at a glance
- From
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Baltic (BT), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS), Austrian (OS), Croatia Airlines (OU), Brussels Airlines (SN) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul (IST)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $55.90 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Baltic (BT), Air Dolomiti (EN) +10 more | 9+ | 193 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $29.20 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 123 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $55.90 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Baltic (BT), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 4 | 211 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $29.20 | Nonstop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 12 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $55.90 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 27,000 pts + $29.20 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 5,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 314 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 22,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MAD to IST on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (16 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (29 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | 25,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | |
| — | 40,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
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What's the lowest Madrid to Istanbul award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 04:38 UTC). In business, 22,500 points + $55.90 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 211 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 17:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MAD→IST?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 193 dates, business 211 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 123 dates, business 12 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 314 dates, business 314 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MAD to IST?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MAD→IST award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 15,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 22,500 points with Aeroplan (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.