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

• Earliest: departs at 05:25 and lands at 08:49
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 01:14.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Budapest to Madrid takes 3h 24m, covering 3,175 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 Budapest to Madrid range from €107 to €214, with an average of €154 over the past 12 months. Anything below €107 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the €154 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €99 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with €152 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €18–€89 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% 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 €54, which is 43% 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
• Centauro
• Alamo

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Budapest to Madrid. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €125 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €185, a difference of €61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct 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 of 5h 04m, compared to 5h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 07m via Sevilla (SVQ).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Isabel II, Spain Building, and Teatro la Latina. 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

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