Flights Madrid → Budapest
MAD → BUD
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, whose airport opened in 1931, with Budapest, where the destination airport, which has been operational since 1950, sees over 14.7 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using either a Boeing 737-800 or an Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Madrid (MAD) → Budapest (BUD) route is operated by Ryanair, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Budapest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) heads north-east for about 1,974 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Budapest it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about MAD-BUD
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 Madrid-Budapest 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.
