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Cheapest round-trip
$95
Typical prices: $141-$246
Ryanair
Sat 9/12Mon 9/14
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$97
Typical prices: $140-$242
Wizz Air, Ryanair
Tue 9/8Mon 9/14
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Budapest

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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5:50 am - 8:55 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:30 am
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3h 20mnonstop
$95Ryanair
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:10 pm - 11:10 pm
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BUD
3h 00mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:30 am
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3h 20mnonstop
$97Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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5:50 am - 8:55 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:30 am
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3h 20mnonstop
$98Ryanair
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
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9:55 am - 5:15 pm
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BUD
7h 20m
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5:00 am - 8:30 am
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3h 30mnonstop
$99Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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5:45 am - 8:50 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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9:50 am - 1:10 pm
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3h 20mnonstop
$100Ryanair
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:10 am - 9:20 pm
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BUD
15h 10m
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5:10 pm - 8:40 am
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15h 30m
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$102Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:45 pm - 8:50 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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9:50 am - 1:10 pm
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$103Ryanair
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:45 pm - 8:50 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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9:50 am - 1:10 pm
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$104Ryanair
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:10 pm - 11:10 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
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3h 30mnonstop
$105Wizz Air
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Aug 25
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6:20 am - 9:25 am
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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 September.

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 Saturdays 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 Mondays.

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 February, where tickets cost $145 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $227 and $223 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $142, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 26% 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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July

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Budapest was $43 for a one-way ticket and $97 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 Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Budapest are Iberia and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $297 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $188 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 $54 or less one-way and $141 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.
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Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Sunday

Iberia,Wizz Air

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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Tuesday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Wednesday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Thursday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Friday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Saturday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Madrid to Budapest

 
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IberiaOverall score based on 3257 reviews
6.3Food
6.6Entertainment
6.7Comfort
7.1Boarding
7.7Crew
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All four segments of my trip on Iberia were late for various reasons. No apparent effort to stay on schedule. Never flying Iberia again.

2.0 MediocreDaniel, Jun 2026
MAD - DFW
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All four segments of my trip on Iberia were late for various reasons. No apparent effort to stay on schedule. Never flying Iberia again.

The flight from Madrid to Boston was awful. Without prior warning, I was seated in the row in front of an exit row where my seat did not recline. The person in front of me reclined, reducing my already tiny space further. This was the WORST flight I've ever had.

Overall it was okay. Just the lost baggage and how they are handling it

Puddle-hopper. Quick-ish flight. Don’t expect to have much/any in-flight entertainment (movies/TV, etc).

Worst flight I ever experienced, what was supposed to a 7 hour flight ended being 13 hours on a plane with no ac and the worst cabin I have ever seen. Never again.

Horrible seat at the back. Crew was very kind. Packed plane. Wordy pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual when many of us came from Alicante flight that was delayed an hour and many lost connection and we lost our luggage. Still waiting for it

Excellent plane, 787. Very good seat and additional stuff they provide. Good food. Very good staff.

Excellent except WiFi is a Must on Biz class 10 hour flight ! Didn’t work entire flight. SW doesn’t do that.

Excellent crew, food and service. Boarding via bus is always a pain but overall really good

Stewardess was not attentive at all asked for a bottle of water never came by 15 minutes later I asked her she said that she forgot there was only 12 people in first class and two stewardess unacceptable I ordered the fish was the last person to order. They said that they did not have any had to have a different item pasta at the inside of it because I was diabetic. Worst experience I ever had will never travel this airline again.

Ground staff a baggage drop in Palma were generally unhelpful. The flight was delayed and the boards were never updated and there was no communication on the length of the delay.

Over 2 hours delay, communicated last minute - and no acknowledgement by flight crew

Boarding was terrible. We were all cooped up in a small, claustrophobic space awaiting to be let out to walk to the plane. Very cramped and very uncomfortable.

Shady baggage policy that forces you to pay more money at the gate, even after you checked your bag dimensions during the bag drop. Will never fly again with this airline.

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

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

The table at my seat was dirty, the crew was nice, the boarding was swift. An average Ryanair experience but this time the plane was not properly cleaned between flights.

Affordable and plenty of leg room. Left seat assignment up to airline for the benefit of reduction in cost. They split my family of four up into different rows, leaving a minor on her own. Grateful for cabin staff asking someone to move to allow daughter to sit with my wife.

Is good airline but their check in process is not simple

The seats were not very comfortable and very close together.

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.

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.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

After adding baggage costs, and considering the necessity to re-checkin at each stop, and the €50 I was tricked out of for the ridiculous 3 hour min check in, I’ll never fly this very hungry Hungarian airline again!

Wizz is the worst airline in the world, The firm behavior is similar to the Italian mafia, For booking, check in at the desk and not on line that charge 48euro each, the truly that was included in the confirmation is only half way the continuous flight after the connection is not included although ordered together as on flight with one stop,(no direct flight), they asked for another 58euro each, unbelievable behavior of the staff, actually you feel threatened by them, as I said Italian mafia. Last time ever in my life. Keep out of this airline and enjoy your vacation.

After the flight. Waiting to long to get off the plane

Very very very…… uncomfortable seats /does nor reclain/ and so little space /this was 5:30 hours flight- and quite expensive no longer low cost airline/ 5:30 hours flight and no water or snacks was offered anly very expensive sales.

The crew was not very friendly or did not seem like very approachable. The plane was quite dirty and it didn’t sound too good when landing.

The crew was exceptionally kind. Communication in terms of gate changes could be better

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