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$46+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — BUD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 amMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Fri 1/163:55 pmBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/16$113
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Sun 12/286:10 amBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/16$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Wed 1/143:55 pmBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/15$133
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:20 amBUD - MAD
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$145
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Tue 12/235:30 amBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/17$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Sat 12/205:30 amBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/16$154
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Thu 12/183:55 pmBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/16$160
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Sat 12/203:55 pmBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/14$172
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:55 amMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 25mRyanair
Sat 1/35:45 amBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 20mRyanair
Deal found 12/16$175
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:15 pmMAD - BUD
Nonstop3h 15mWizz Air
Fri 12/193:55 pmBUD - MAD
Nonstop3h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 12/15$177

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(WAYA)

One-way from

$46
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$216

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Budapest that are best for you.

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Madrid

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/13

8:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/15

5:50 am-9:10 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$117

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/23

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/28

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$118

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/16

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/21

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$125

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/18

6:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$125

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/1

6:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/4

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$125

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/24

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/30

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$126

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/30

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$130

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/6

10:15 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/13

3:45 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$130

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/19

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$130

MadridBudapest

MAD - BUD

MADBUD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/27

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 12/28

6:10 am-9:45 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$130

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/14

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Budapest, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Budapest (average of $63). Flying from Madrid to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of $113). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Madrid to Budapest by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Iberia, Ryanair, and Lufthansa from Madrid to Budapest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sylvie,Dec 2025

MAD - DSS

No space ,no confortable, and not organised at all àd very tiring and I booked my seat in advance
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sylvie,Dec 2025

MAD - DSS

No space ,no confortable, and not organised at all àd very tiring and I booked my seat in advance
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,222 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sylvie,Dec 2025

MAD - DSS

No space ,no confortable, and not organised at all àd very tiring and I booked my seat in advance
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,635 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sylvie,Dec 2025

MAD - DSS

No space ,no confortable, and not organised at all àd very tiring and I booked my seat in advance
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
1,068 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,052 reviews

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sylvie,Dec 2025

MAD - DSS

No space ,no confortable, and not organised at all àd very tiring and I booked my seat in advance

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Madrid to Budapest?

    To fly from Madrid to Budapest, you need to book a flight from Barajas (MAD) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD). Nonstop flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl from Madrid Barajas take 3h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Barajas to Ferenc Liszt Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Madrid to Budapest flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Madrid Barajas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Budapest?

    Departing from Madrid to Budapest will take you 3h 15m. There are 1226 mi between Madrid and Budapest. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to Budapest is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $47 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Wizz Air and Iberia, starting at $89 and $142 round-trip. Ryanair is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Wizz Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $37. Users have also found prices from $41 and $79 on Ryanair and Iberia, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Budapest?

    Before booking your flight to Budapest from Madrid, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (93%), Vueling (92%), American Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    While on average a flight from Madrid to Budapest is generally $268, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $53. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), you can expect to pay $70 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Budapest (average of $63). Flying from Madrid to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of $113). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Madrid to Budapest

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest$76Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Wizz AirCheapest$89Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
IberiaCheapest$142Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$266Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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