Madrid to Budapest (MAD–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–BUD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Wizz Air and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,227 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: VY | 12 | 320 | 3h10-3h17 | – | Oneworld | VY |
| W6 Wizz Air | 10 | 32Q | 3h06-3h10 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| QS Smartwings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BUD | VLC→BUD | BIO→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 10 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 21m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Spanish passport holders enter Hungary with no restrictions. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no passport checks. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is your only requirement. No visa, no registration for stays under 90 days.
If you stay longer than 90 days, register at the local district immigration office (regionalis igazgatosag) for an EU registration certificate (regisztracios igazolas). The certificate is free and takes about 2 weeks to process. Bring your passport or ID, proof of address in Hungary, and evidence of employment or funds. EU citizens can work in Hungary without a work permit. Hungary uses the forint (HUF), not the euro.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BUD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Wizz Air, Ryanair and Smartwings. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BUD is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,227 miles (1,974 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Zürich and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).