Cheap flights from Ankara to Madrid

Book early for school holidays, Christmas and summer dates, because the lowest fares sell first.

For calmer weeks, look at midweek departures outside the busiest holiday periods, and compare January to March dates on the fare calendar. December is the cheapest month shown, but festive flights still need early booking, and dated fares run from October to August.

Start by checking what the fare includes, because a low headline price can exclude cabin bags, checked bags, meals and seat choice.

On this route the listed carriers are Wizz Air, Pegasus, Ajet, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Sun Express and Fly Dubai. Direct flights are available, but not every itinerary is nonstop, and some tickets combine separate flights that you must self-connect. Compare baggage rules, change fees and connection times before choosing.

Arriving late in the day changes the journey into Madrid, because night transport, queues and hotel check-in rules all become more important.

Barajas is northeast of the city, and the usual ways into the centre are metro, airport bus, taxi or ride-hailing. If you land after dark, confirm how you will reach your hotel before you board, and keep documents and a payment card in hand rather than packed away.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your nationality needs a visa for Spain and whether your passport is valid for the whole stay.
• Make sure your documents are available at the airport and that names match the booking.
• Confirm whether your fare includes cabin and checked baggage before paying for extras.
• Check if your itinerary is nonstop or has a connection, and whether separate tickets need self-transfer.
• Compare dated fares across the fare calendar, especially around December and holiday dates.
• Verify which terminal your flight uses at Barajas and how you will reach central Madrid after arrival.