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

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 09:54
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 02:19.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bucharest to Madrid.

A direct flight from Bucharest to Madrid takes 4h 04m, covering 3,955 km.

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.

Return flights from Bucharest to Madrid range from €124 to €242, with an average of €172 over the past 12 months. Anything below €124 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 46% above the route average of €172. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €145 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with €171 for direct.

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

• Iberia: 92% on time
• TAROM: 90% on time
• Wizz Air: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €14–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €97, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire 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 Bucharest to Madrid may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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.

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 Bucharest to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Bucharest to Madrid route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €162 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €198, a difference of €36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Bucharest and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM
• Iberia

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 06m, compared to 6h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Madrid is 1 hour behind Bucharest (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Santa Ana, Plaza de Isabel II, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest to Madrid flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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