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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Budapest

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to Budapest.
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8:15 pm - 11:25 pmMAD-BUD
3h 10mnonstop
7:25 pm - 8:30 amBUD-MAD
13h 05m1 stop
Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 21
8:15 pm - 11:25 pmMAD-BUD
3h 10mnonstop
10:45 am - 8:30 amBUD-MAD
21h 45m1 stop
Wed, May 7 - Tue, May 20
8:15 pm - 11:25 pmMAD-BUD
3h 10mnonstop
4:00 pm - 7:30 pmBUD-MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$92Wizz Air
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 21
8:45 pm - 11:50 pmMAD-BUD
3h 05mnonstop
5:45 am - 9:05 amBUD-MAD
3h 20mnonstop
$94Ryanair
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Mon, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 5
8:15 pm - 11:25 pmMAD-BUD
3h 10mnonstop
4:00 pm - 7:30 pmBUD-MAD
3h 30mnonstop
$100Wizz Air
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 5
8:45 pm - 11:50 pmMAD-BUD
3h 05mnonstop
8:10 pm - 11:30 pmBUD-MAD
3h 20mnonstop
$116Ryanair
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
1:40 pm - 8:50 pmMAD-BUD
7h 10m1 stop
9:05 pm - 9:25 amBUD-MAD
12h 20m1 stop
$182easyJet
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
6:20 am - 11:00 pmMAD-BUD
16h 40m1 stop
6:35 am - 11:25 pmBUD-MAD
16h 50m1 stop
$201Brussels Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
8:30 pm - 7:45 amMAD-BUD
11h 15m1 stop
8:50 pm - 8:00 pmBUD-MAD
23h 10m1 stop
$208easyJet
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Mon, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 10
6:20 am - 5:10 pmMAD-BUD
10h 50m1 stop
6:00 pm - 11:25 pmBUD-MAD
5h 25m1 stop
$223Brussels Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Mon, May 19

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Budapest 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Wizz Air

WIZZ Air's Smart bundle includes priority check-in and boarding for a faster airport experience.


WIZZ Air offers a Discount Club for fare and baggage discounts, ideal for frequent travelers.

Read more about Wizz Airby Duncan Madden
Ryanair

Ryanair's Basic fare includes one small cabin bag; check dimensions to avoid extra fees.


Ryanair's Regular fare adds priority boarding and a large cabin bag to the basic offer.

Read more about Ryanairby Duncan Madden
Iberia

Iberia offers priority boarding and baggage delivery for business class on short-haul flights.


Iberia provides Wi-Fi on most flights, with free messaging for Iberia Plus members.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Airports
MAD

Madrid Airport's metro line connects to the city center in 30-40 minutes, offering a fast, clean, and frequent service with a small fare supplement.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
BUD

Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct shuttle from BUD to Budapest city center, running 24/7 with frequent departures.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Wizz Air and Ryanair

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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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.

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 Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays 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 $135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $225 and $208 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $91 for a one-way ticket and $83 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 A320-100/200 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 $176 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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.

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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 $63 or less one-way and $158 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Budapest?

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, Wizz Air

Iberia, Wizz Air

Thursday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Iberia, Wizz Air

Iberia, Wizz Air

Saturday

Iberia, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Iberia, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Iberia, Wizz Air

Iberia, Wizz Air

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Ryanair, +2 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Ryanair, +2 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Vueling, +1 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Ryanair, +2 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Vueling, +1 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Ryanair, +2 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Vueling, +1 more

Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

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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 2646 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.3Food
6.6Entertainment
7.1Boarding
7.6Crew
Airline reviews

Couldn’t keep my luggage and had no choice. Ground staff didn’t even bother to explain why.

6.0 GoodTiago, Mar 2025MAD - ORY
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Couldn’t keep my luggage and had no choice. Ground staff didn’t even bother to explain why.

We upgraded to Business class paying approx. $1,300. Despite the upgrade, we were still required to pay an additional €70 for a checked bag. Furthermore, we were informed that another €70 would have been charged for our carry-on bag, as it was 3kg over the limit. To avoid this, we had to move clothing from the carry-on into the checked bag, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the significant amount paid for the Business Class upgrade, we found this treatment to be quite appalling and disappointing. We expected a higher level of service and consideration for our luggage, and this experience did not meet those expectations.

Great flight, short and good attention. Didn't took any food so can't say thing about it

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

Excellent with no delays and according to the time schedule.

Its a bus taking you on and off the plane so if you have big luggage … more muscles needed

Flight LIN MAD. Checkin was fine (but I must admit that being a Platinum member I skip the lines). Security was fine (they have the new machines where you need not take laptops or liquids out). Longe was OK (BA). Boarding was a mess, the boarding gate personnel were rude and some should simply not be in a customer facing position. Flight in itself was fine, usual Iberia European coach. We were on time and actually time to deliver luggage was better than normal for Barajas

Bad business class. Staff totally not helping. Lights and chargers not working

Great food, excellent service. Did not manage to make wifi work but in a flight of less than an hour it was not a big deal

Very well, except that my luggage didn’t arrive in the corresponding flight, but they brought to me the next day.

The punctuality of f the flight was super: we left on time and arrived about 20 minutes early - and the cabin crew were both friendly and efficient. The only downside was that Ryanair appears to have resumes its old obsession with sizing cabin bags again after a long and welcome absence.

Boarding was fast and efficient. The crew was super friendly. Since it’s a budget airline and it’s a short flight, I can’t expect food or entertainment.

Boarding waiting outside in storm and rain is not OK

Flight diverted to Warsaw and passengers offloaded onto coaches whilst the plane took off again and flew to Gdansk…

People at the gate were the worst I ever met from Ryanair

Flight details on public information screen were misleading and wrong.

Seats are very small, I’m not a big person, but the person beside me was using his seat and half of mine… and this person was a bit gross but not a lot…

all fine - did not have food - there was no entertainment

expedite passengers through passport control when the airport authorities are processing inefficiently.

The staff were very helpful with getting the wheelchair for me and bringing my carryon down the stairs from the plane.

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.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

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!

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

All in all is not bad, but the boarding by walking outside in the airport airplanes area in the wind and rain to go up the stairs to board the plane that’s too much inconvenient. Hopefully that will change and we use the normal gates at the airport to board the plane! Thank you!

The plane was 5 1/2 hours late. Scheduled for 19.50 take off - Actual take off 01.30am

The flight was delayed again. I had a bad experience with Wizz Air, and I don't want to travel with them 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.

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