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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.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Iberia

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on 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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 186 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to C$ 273 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 29–C$ 139 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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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.

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 C$ 232 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 305, a difference of C$ 74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 55 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Kelenfold Railway Station, and Keleti railway station. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:50 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 274. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Budapest takes 3h 10m, 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 85, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

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: 91% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time
• Wizz Air: 72% on time

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

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.

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).

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest range from C$ 203 to C$ 371, with an average of C$ 274 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 203 counts as a good deal.