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$47 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$102
Typical prices: $131-$260
Wizz Air
Sat 5/23Tue 5/26
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$47
Typical prices: $73-$172
Ryanair
Wed 4/8
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
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Ryanair's Regular fare includes priority boarding.
Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct ride to Budapest.
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Wizz Air
Cheapest • from $102 (round-trip)
Iberia
Best reviews • 7.0 score
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $210 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 5h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest (MAD-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Budapest

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 10mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$102Wizz Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 15
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9:40 am - 12:45 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$103Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 10mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$107Wizz Air
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 10mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$108Wizz Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:35 pm - 10:50 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 15mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 6:50 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 35mnonstop
$109Wizz Air
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 10mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$110Wizz Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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10:05 am - 1:10 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 05mnonstop
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7:55 pm - 1:15 am
BUD
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MAD
5h 20m
1 stop
$111Ryanair
Fri, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
MAD
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BUD
3h 15mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 6:50 pm
BUD
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MAD
3h 35mnonstop
$113Wizz Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 15
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9:40 am - 12:45 pm
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BUD
3h 05mnonstop
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7:55 pm - 1:15 am
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5h 20m
1 stop
$114Ryanair
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 21
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pm
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BUD
3h 10mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
BUD
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3h 30mnonstop
$118Wizz Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to Budapest departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Madrid to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Madrid, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Budapest is January, where tickets cost $157 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $259 and $245 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Madrid to Budapest?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $172 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Budapest, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Budapest

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Wizz Air and Ryanair

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Madrid to Budapest

When to book flights from Madrid to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Budapest

  • What public transport options do I have from Budapest Airport to downtown?

    BUD has an extensive bus network service that offers transit from the airport to downtown Budapest and the surrounding regions from the airport. You can take Bus 200 E linking the airport to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station, where you can take a metro train, M3 Line, to downtown Budapest. You can also use Bus 100E, offering direct transit to the downtown area. You can also use the minibus to the city center from the airport in about 30 minutes to an hour.

  • Can a minor travel unaccompanied from Madrid to Budapest?

    Consider booking Lufthansa Airlines, which allows kids between 5 and 11 years to travel alone at an additional fee under the unaccompanied minor services. You will have to accompany the child to MAD for check-in, where you will present your identification documents and those of the child, including your birth certificate or passport. You must also provide the contact and identification details of the adult who will get the child at the destination airport.

  • Which airline offers pet travel from Madrid to Budapest?

    Consider flying KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which allows passengers to bring small pets, including cats and dogs, in the cabin for an additional charge. Ensure your pet is in a carrier with maximum dimensions of 18 x 11 x 9.5 inches and has a combined weight of up to 17.6 lb to travel in the cabin.

  • What are the common layovers for flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Airlines flying from MAD to BUD have single and multiple layovers. The layover city depends on your airline and the number of layovers. Most of the airlines have layovers in their hub airports. Some common layover cities include Amsterdam by KLM Airlines, Frankfurt by Lufthansa, Paris by Air France, and Vienna by Austrian Airlines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Budapest was $47 for a one-way ticket and $102 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Budapest?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Budapest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and Budapest.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Budapest?

    There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Budapest on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Budapest, Iberia or Ryanair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Budapest are Iberia and Ryanair. With an average price for the route of $283 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. Ryanair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $234 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $87 or less one-way and $170 or less round-trip.
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a hub for Iberia Airlines and a focus city for Ryanair. When flying to Budapest from Madrid to Budapest, consider flying Iberia and Ryanair, as the airlines have various flight options. Iberia Airlines primarily operates from Terminal 4, and Ryanair operates from Terminal 1.
  • Iberia Airlines allows Economy passengers flying from Madrid to Budapest Airport (BUD) to bring one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to 22 lb, with maximum dimensions of 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches. You can also bring a personal item for free weighing up to 17.6 lb with no specified dimensions as long as it fits under the seat in front of you.
  • Consider flying Ryanair from Madrid to Budapest as the airline offers low-cost fares, which are budget-friendly for flying the route. The airline also runs the MyRyanair membership program, where you can manage your booking, receive special offers on flights and upgrades, and access a faster booking process.
  • Consider flying Iberia offering special meals for passengers with various dietary requirements upon request. The airline provides meals for pregnant passengers, kids, and people with allergies, including gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and vegetarian meals.
  • Iberia Airlines offers a seat selection option for families to choose and reserve seats close together so they can travel together at no additional cost and subject to availability. The airline also offers seat preferences and requirements, including infant bassinets, upon request.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Madrid to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madrid to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
IberiaOverall score based on 3127 reviews
6.8Comfort
6.4Food
6.6Entertainment
7.2Boarding
7.7Crew
Airline reviews

30 minutes still don't have gate number, ask many people can't get answer.

2.0 Mediocrepofeng, Jan 2026
MAD - NAP
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30 minutes still don't have gate number, ask many people can't get answer.

The boarding procedure got confusing because they wanted to weigh everyone’s carry-on. Apparently mine was 3 1/2 kg over their limit. I didn’t know they had a limit. And at the check-in desk, nothing was said about this. They wanted me to check the carry-on at no charge and that would have been fine except then they told me at my connection in London I would have to go outside to baggage claim retrieve my bag, and then recheck it. In other words, they could not check it to my final destination, only to London. I told him this was unacceptable so after a few minutes of discussion, they came back and said that my bag would be OK to carry on the plane. It seems that if you have a connection then the weight is not as important. Then when I actually went to board the boarding agent said I needed a tag indicating that my bag had been weighed, even though she had just five minutes ago talked to the same person who cleared me. Lots of confusion seems like a very bad process. They need to improve this.

The crew was super friendly and helpful. The food was quite good. An overall positive experience.

the seats were bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

The crew was amazing. I appreciate the level of professionalism in the Iberia crew.

A more organized boarding experience and better food would have made the experience better.

Flight cancelled, lost a day of travel where we were trying to meet friends we couldn't meet. Iberia website is very difficult to navigate and has lots of dead links. If you do not speak Spanish it is even harder. Tried communicating on their WhatsApp and that was also close to impossible. We were told we'd be compensated 150EU's for this cancelled flight but there is no avenue towards rectifying this issue. I've had to take it up with my credit card to contest the charges and not pay for a flight that didn't happen but doubt I will ever be reimbursed for my two Ubers to the airport where we never even departed or the 150EU's we were told we would receive. I would never fly Iberia again. Clown show.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

why can't planes be boarded from back to front?? everything was great otherwise

We flew into Barcelona and the plane was so cramped and very uncomfortable and dirty. But we flew out of Madrid and that plane was much better. Would fly Iberia again.

Waiting outside for a long time is not really necessary

I liked almost everything (e.g. ease of booking, price, punctuality, efficiency, friendliness, courtesy). A slam landing in Dublin airport took some of the gloss off it, though. Being able to paste here the text of the review of the same flight that I just wrote for Ryanair would make me feel better about Kayak too.

Delay in boarding with no explanation why. Stood for about 40 mins waiting to board

The plane had only a few passengers, we got lucky. The crew was visibly inexperienced

Rubbish moved my seat don’t know why same seat configuration cost me extra so me and my wife could sit together now I know why no paper ticket so they can do this

Nothing unexpected considering it is a Ryanair flight. It does the job. Nothing above, at all.

Flying from Newquay was an absolute dream! Would 100% recommend flights from there!

Staff were very professional. Much better than the outgoing flight from Dublin. Seat cushions were practically non existent. Making for a very uncomfortable flight.

What we can expect? Soon we will have to travel standing on the hallway. Let me be fair, I had worse experiences with Ryanair.

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

Low-cost airline. Airbus A-320 and 321 series are not comfortable on flights taking more than 3 hours. Seats are uncomfortable. Very limited foot space, especially when having a bag under the seat in front of you.

Typical wizzair flight, nothing special , but as there were flight in the evening we got sandwiches with 50% discount. Terminal wizzair is using is awful. Separate from normal airport, no duty free and only one cafe. Also was late for more than 2 hours but we didn’t got any food or water vouchers.

Timely departures and arrivals. The seat was slightly forward leaning which made it uncomfortable

Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

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