Flights Budapest → Madrid
BUD → MAD
Route overview
The flight route operates between Budapest and Madrid, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931 and currently serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Budapest (BUD) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Ryanair, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Budapest (BUD) to Madrid (MAD) heads west for about 1,974 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about BUD-MAD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Ryanair, Wizz Air.
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The Budapest-Madrid route is about 1,974 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
