Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Budapest and Madrid share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 25 Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport flights. To jet off early, select the 05:00 Wizz Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with Ryanair.
Your BUD to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Madrid, Spain. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
With a dependable 85.29% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time performance for BUD to MAD flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, ر.ق. 103 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 207. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUD to MAD, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUD to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BUD.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel close to MAD if you're on a late Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Madrid Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BUD to MAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
