Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Budapest flight
Flights from Madrid to Budapest depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $44 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1974 km distance in 3h 5m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1974 km |
Average flight duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Budapest
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$882
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
1974 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Budapest will cost around $882 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $92.
Of the 63 flights that leave Madrid for Budapest every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1974 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Madrid to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $44, and a coach costs an average of $142.
Distance: 1974 km
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5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Madrid to Budapest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Budapest flights for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1500 · KL1371 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h10 | 10:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL1367 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 12:20 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1394 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1363 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 10:15 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1294 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h10 | 4:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1694 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h40 | 7:40 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1369 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 3:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN2609+ SN7143 | 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 12:50 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1807 · LH105 · LH1340 | 6:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h40 | 5:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1807 · LH1678 | 6:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 3:15 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1807 · LH1676 | 6:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:35 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6949+ QR199 | 7:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h40 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1123 · LH1338 | 7:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:50 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS7468+ OS206+ OS639 | 7:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h30 | 8:55 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
W62392 | 8:50 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h15 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1001 · AF1294 | 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 4:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1001 · AF1694 | 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h40 | 7:40 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5713 | 9:05 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 12:25 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2027+ LX2258 | 9:10 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h00 | 6:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502 · KL1371 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h10 | 10:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
IB871 | 10:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h10 | 1:55 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS7452+ OS188 · OS639 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 8:55 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1801 · LH1680 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 8:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS7452+ OS186+ OS639 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 8:55 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1301 · AF1694 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 7:40 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3722 · SN2615+ SN7147 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 10:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6939+ QR142 · QR199 | 12:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h05 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1504 · KL1371 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 10:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX2763+ LX2258 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 6:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR5345+ QR16 · QR199 | 12:20 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5345+ QR106 · QR199 | 12:20 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1113 · LH116 · LH1680 | 1:10 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 8:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6538+ QR38 · QR199 | 1:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h40 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5346+ QR16 · QR199 | 2:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h00 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5346+ QR106 · QR199 | 2:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h00 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR150 · QR199 | 2:20 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h45 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6894+ QR142 · QR199 | 2:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h15 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5065+ QR38 · QR199 | 3:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h00 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5099+ QR118 · QR199 | 3:10 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h55 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1601 · AF1394 | 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h15 | 10:40 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1506 · KL1371 | 4:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 10:10 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1506+ KL1367 | 4:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h20 | 12:20 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1506 · KL1363 | 4:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h15 | 10:15 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1115 · LH1342 | 4:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 10:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8010+ QR114 · QR199 | 4:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5968+ QR16 · QR199 | 5:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h00 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1801 · AF1394 | 5:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 10:40 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6918+ QR142 · QR199 | 6:10 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h55 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX2033 · LX2250 | 6:35 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h15 | 7:50 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6924+ QR142 · QR199 | 7:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h05 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
W62372 | 7:15 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h15 | 10:30 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR152 · QR199 | 9:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h40 | 12:05 pm Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR152 · QR201 | 9:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h50 | 5:15 am Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Budapest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Budapest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Budapest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in SkyCourt, including duty-free and fashion stores.
- Parking available at Terminal Parking, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the SkyCourt Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2B, open daily.
- Bus 100E
- Bus 200E
- Train
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