What percentage of Madrid to Budapest flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 30% of flights from Madrid to Budapest were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This means that a majority of routes typically involve at least one stop. When planning your trip, consider that direct options are available but constitute a minority of the total flights.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Budapest?

The direct flight from Madrid to Budapest typically takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1974 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 8 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a significantly shorter experience.

How often do Madrid to Budapest flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Madrid to Budapest route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. While specific timing can vary, the route has consistently demonstrated a pattern of price fluctuations across the trailing 30 days, indicating a dynamic pricing environment.

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Madrid to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Budapest

A typical journey from Madrid to Budapest, including connections, takes about 9h 40m. This route covers a distance of 1974 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Madrid to Budapest, fares right now are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $103–$403 and a median of $218. Currently, about 14% of recent fares are considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so frequent checks can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Budapest? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $80, followed by January at $84, and December at $92. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Regarding direct flights from Madrid to Budapest, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 30% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Budapest

Regular price: €79 - €230

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Budapest is 79 EUR to 230 EUR. The current lowest deal is 56 EUR with Wizz Air, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 31.

now 56 €

Low 79 €

High 230 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Budapest is February, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $351. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 80 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 351 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Budapest

Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Budapest

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Wizz Air

308 €

169 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

291 €

147 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

286 €

148 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Wizz Air

277 €

144 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Wizz Air

233 €

126 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Budapest

Madrid (MAD) - Budapest (BUD)

Wizz Air

237 €

133 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Budapest

2 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 7

291 € → 147 €

50%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

308 € → 169 €

45%

1 night

Aug 7 - Aug 8

286 € → 148 €

48%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

277 € → 144 €

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Budapest

Madrid - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Budapest are above the typical level of $218.

📅 Best time to fly

February is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Budapest, with a median price of $80.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 40m

The median flight time for this route is 9 hours and 40 minutes, with 30% direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Wizz Air offers direct flights

Wizz Air provides direct flights for this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air offers a $56 deal

Wizz Air has a recent deal for $56 from October 18-October 31 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Madrid to Budapest are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a great option for flights from Madrid to Budapest.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$66

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Budapest.

📍 ~16 km from Budapest (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Consider Vienna International for its extensive route network and excellent rail and bus connections to Budapest.

📍 ~210 km from Budapest (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$73

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, booking flights from Madrid to Budapest 60+ days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within this window averaged around $157. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $448, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. For optimal savings, consider securing your flight more than two months ahead of your travel date.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Budapest is considered to be around $103 or less. The median price for this route has been $218. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights costing $403 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly option should target fares at or below the $103 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Budapest have been February, with a median price of $80, and January, with a median price of $84. December also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $92. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $218, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Madrid to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Budapest

Regular price: €79 - €230

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Budapest is 79 EUR to 230 EUR. The current lowest deal is 56 EUR with Wizz Air, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 31.

now 56 €

Low 79 €

High 230 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Budapest

February

Cheapest

Flights from 80 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 351 €

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