Madrid to Ankara (MAD–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,913 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 6 | 7M8 | 4h26 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Spanish passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 5 months from the date of entry (not 6, Turkey is specific about this). No eVisa, advance application, or fee is required. You get stamped in at the airport.
The 90-in-180-day rule is enforced strictly. If you stay 90 consecutive days, you must leave Turkey for 90 days before re-entering. Breaking the stay into shorter trips within the 180-day window is fine as long as the total does not exceed 90 days. Overstaying triggers entry bans ranging from 1 month to 5 years depending on the length of the overstay.
Turkey is not in the Schengen zone or the EU. Flights from Spain go through full passport control on both departure from Turkey and re-entry to Spain. Turkish immigration does check the stamp dates in your passport, so do not lose track of your 90-day count if you make multiple trips.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ESB
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ESB is about 4 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,913 miles (3,078 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.