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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest (MAD-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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MAD-BUD
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MAD-BUD
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Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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
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
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
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
Airports
MAD

For a smooth departure from MAD, use the metro for a quick 30-40 minute ride to the airport, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
BUD

Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct, cost-effective ride from BUD to Budapest city center, ending at Deák Ferenc tér metro station.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
Our travel experts
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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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Ryanair and Wizz Air

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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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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Booking Insights

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 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 C$ 186 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 343 and C$ 319 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)

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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Budapest?

    The Airbus A321neo 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 direct flights from Madrid to Budapest on a daily basis.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 C$ 239 or less one-way and C$ 172 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
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

American Airlines,Iberia,Ryanair, +2 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Iberia,Ryanair, +2 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Iberia,Vueling, +1 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +2 more

Thursday

Iberia,Ryanair,Vueling, +2 more

Iberia,Ryanair, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Iberia,Vueling, +1 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Iberia,Ryanair, +2 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Iberia,Vueling, +1 more

American Airlines,Iberia, +2 more

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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, +2 more

Iberia,LATAM Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Iberia,Ryanair,Vueling, +2 more

Iberia,Ryanair, +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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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
6.8
Wizz AirOverall score based on 1057 reviews
6.6Comfort
5.9Food
5.6Entertainment
6.7Boarding
7.5Crew
Airline reviews

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

2.0 MediocreZahid, Jul 2025LTN - SJJ
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Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

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.

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