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Cheapest round-trip
$107
Typical prices: $146-$268
Ryanair
Sat 10/13Sun 10/21
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$107
Typical prices: $146-$268
Ryanair
Wed 12/12Wed 12/19
MAD - BUD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Wizz Air, Ryanair and Iberia. Average duration is 3h 09m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $134 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest (MAD-BUD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Budapest

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:20 am - 9:25 amMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 05mnonstop
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7:55 pm - 1:15 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
5h 20m1 stop Milan Malpensa
$107Ryanair
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
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8:10 pm - 11:20 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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4:15 pm - 7:35 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
3h 20mnonstop
$107Ryanair
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 11
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6:15 pm - 9:30 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 15mnonstop
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5:25 am - 8:55 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
3h 30mnonstop
$107Wizz Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:35 pm - 6:05 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
5h 30m1 stop Alghero-Fertilia
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12:30 pm - 9:55 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
9h 25m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
$107Ryanair
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:20 pm - 7:50 amMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
11h 30m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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10:30 am - 10:25 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
11h 55m1 stop Milan Malpensa
$108Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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8:10 pm - 11:10 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mnonstop
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5:45 am - 12:40 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
6h 55m1 stop London Stansted
$108Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:15 am - 12:25 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:55 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
2h 55mnonstop
$109Wizz Air
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:10 pm - 11:10 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:30 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
3h 30mnonstop
$109Wizz Air
Fri, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 21
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7:20 am - 10:30 amMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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11:10 am - 2:30 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
3h 20mnonstop
$114Iberia
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23
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11:40 am - 2:50 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 11:00 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
3h 20mnonstop
$172Iberia
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Price, demand and travel trends for Madrid to Budapest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Madrid to Budapest with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest start at $107. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $146 to $268. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $107 on Ryanair.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Budapest, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Budapest at $157 round-trip.
  • December ($236) and August ($225) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Madrid to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights from Madrid to Budapest are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Budapest

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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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.

Key details for Madrid to Budapest flights

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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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Your Madrid to Budapest flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Madrid to Budapest flights?

    Among airlines operating Madrid to Budapest 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.

  • What airlines are available from Madrid to Budapest?

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

    • Wizz Air
    • Ryanair
    • Iberia

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Madrid to Budapest?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Madrid to Budapest flights?

    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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Budapest.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Madrid to Budapest?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $134 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to $197 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Madrid to Budapest pass through?

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

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Madrid to Budapest route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $167 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $220, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Madrid to Budapest?

    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 Madrid to Budapest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Madrid to Budapest spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Budapest flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Budapest?

    Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Keleti railway station and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Madrid to Budapest?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:54 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 09m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Madrid to Budapest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $197. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

    A nonstop flight from Madrid to Budapest takes 3h 09m, covering 1,226 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Madrid to Budapest?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Madrid to Budapest looking right now?

    One-way fares from Madrid to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Iberia’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Madrid to Budapest flights?

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

    • Iberia: 90% on time
    • Ryanair: 84% on time
    • Wizz Air: 72% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madrid to Budapest?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 5h 34m via Charleroi Brussels (CRL) and 5h 42m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

  • What car rental options are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Klass Wagen
    · GREEN MOTION
    · Dryyve
    · SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Madrid to Budapest flight?

    Round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest range from $146 to $268, with an average of $197 over the past 12 months. Anything below $146 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Madrid to Budapest flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $167 - about $53 less than Thursday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madrid to Budapest trip for February. Fares historically average $157 round-trip in that month - typically $79 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Iberia is the strongest pick on this route. 90% of Iberia flights from Madrid to Budapest arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 82%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 54 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $134 round-trip on this route - about $63 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.
    - ibis Styles Budapest Airport
    - Tribe Budapest Airport
    - Hotel Ferihegy
  • 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?

 
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Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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Tuesday

Iberia,Ryanair,Wizz Air

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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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