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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Budapest takes 3h 12m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest range from C$ 200 to C$ 372, with an average of C$ 271 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 200 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the C$ 271 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 195 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to C$ 271 for direct.

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: 73% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 25–C$ 140 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 and Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 108, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

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 Madrid to Budapest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Madrid to Budapest. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 238 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 299, a difference of C$ 62.

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 Madrid and Budapest. 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 at 5h 30m, compared with 5h 34m via Charleroi Brussels (CRL) and 5h 42m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Nyugati Tér and Buda Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Budapest flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; 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:

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