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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:24 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Madrid takes 3h 24m, covering 1,226 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Madrid range from $126 to $236, with an average of $173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $126 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $173 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $170 round-trip, compared to $236 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Budapest to Madrid flights are:

• Ryanair: 91% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Wizz Air: 88% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Madrid flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Budapest to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $53, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Flights from Budapest to Madrid usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Madrid route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 32% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Budapest to Madrid. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $161 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $209, a difference of $48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Budapest and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Iberia

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 07m via Sevilla (SVQ).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Madrid flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

When connecting from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) to various parts of Madrid, you can use Exprés Aeropuerto 203, 200, N27 Exprés and 101. Additionally, Intercity bus lines 822, 824, 827 and 828 also provide affordable and reliable means of transport from the airport.

Some of the most environmentally friendly flights from Budapest to Madrid are provided by Austrian Airlines. The majority of its competitors emit more carbon dioxide emissions than this airline does. The airline actively researches and uses sustainable aviation fuels to power its aircraft. It also places a strong emphasis on operational efficiency methods.

After stepping off your flight from Budapest to Madrid at MAD, you might like to visit some significant cities like Rascafria, El Escorial, Toledo, and Segovia. By using public transportation, such as the Exprés Aeropuerto 203 buses or a car hire from one of the on-site car rental companies at MAD, you can reach these surrounding cities.

By upgrading your ticket and class at a subsidized rate, you can fly first class on a Delta Air Lines aircraft that was originally booked in business or economy class. The airline may email you after you board asking for an upgrade, so you may take the open First Class seats at a discounted rate.