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Flights from Madrid to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) take about 2h 58m (1,974 km). Ryanair, Wizz Air and Iberia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $25 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Madrid to Budapest

Carriers on MAD–BUD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Madrid to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $25 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7126 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air$67 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026 · Ryanair
Nov 2026$4118 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air—
Dec 2026$3414 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air—
Jan 2027$2513 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$4310 Mar 2027 · Wizz Air—
Apr 2027$10315 Apr 2027 · Ryanair$89 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027
May 2027$3511 May 2027 · Wizz Air—
Jun 2027$5317 Jun 2027 · Wizz Air—
Jul 2027$582 Jul 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $25 in January 2027, against $41 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Budapest, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 2h 58m, covering 1,974 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Madrid from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 1,974 km (1,227 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–BUD route include Ryanair, Wizz Air and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–BUD was $25 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 13 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $25 one-way, against $89 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Budapest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Budapest visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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