Cheapest airlines flights from Madrid to Budapest

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Madrid to Budapest, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Iberia. Wizz Air has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Madrid to Budapest according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Madrid to Budapest in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$37, and round-trip direct flights start at US$68.

Displayed flight fares from Madrid to Budapest are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Madrid to Budapest Flight Details

The distance between Madrid and Budapest is about 1,975.23 km. The average flying time from Madrid to Budapest is around 3 hours 13 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$36
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$68
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,975.23 km
Average flight time3 hours 13 minutes
Popular airlineWizz Air
Flight statistics for the Madrid–Budapest route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Madrid to Budapest

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Madrid to Budapest?

The average price of one-way flights from Madrid to Budapest purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Budapest is Jan, with an average price of US$68; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Apr, with an average price of up to US$157.

US$157
US$113
US$68
US$24
  • US$68
    Jan
  • US$81
    Feb
  • US$93
    Mar
  • US$157
    Apr
  • US$99
    May
  • US$102
    Jun
  • US$139
    Jul
  • US$131
    Aug
  • US$86
    Sep
  • US$117
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$90
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest?

The average price of round-trip flights from Madrid to Budapest purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Budapest is Jan, with an average price of US$160; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$300.

US$300
US$230
US$160
US$90
  • US$160
    Jan
  • US$184
    Feb
  • US$185
    Mar
  • US$263
    Apr
  • US$169
    May
  • US$196
    Jun
  • US$247
    Jul
  • US$300
    Aug
  • US$226
    Sep
  • US$249
    Oct
  • US$209
    Nov
  • US$212
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Budapest?

Average weekly flight prices from Madrid to Budapest by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to Budapest is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$154
US$128
US$101
US$74
  • US$111
    Mon
  • US$100
    Tue
  • US$120
    Wed
  • US$128
    Thu
  • US$154
    Fri
  • US$114
    Sat
  • US$123
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Budapest (MAD-BUD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers one-way fares as low as US$36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAD to BUD on Wed, Mar 11), while Wizz Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$68 departing on Sat, Feb 21 and returning on Wed, Feb 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Madrid to Budapest with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Ryanair Iberia Vueling Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Madrid to Budapest.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Madrid to Budapest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Iberia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IB871 (12:07) Vueling Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VY5192 (12:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Madrid to Budapest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$36.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Wizz Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Budapest travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Budapest is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid to Budapest on January 23, 2026 with Wizz Air, with prices starting at US$21.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Madrid Barajas Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (MAD-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
  • The time difference between Budapest and Madrid is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.