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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
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Flights from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:45, the last at 19:20. The fastest flight covers the 1234 miles (1987 km) distance in 2h 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1234 miles (1987 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 3:45 AM |
Last flight 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$642
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Flights per day
68
Distance
1987 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $642 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 68 flights that leave Madrid for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport onMon, Jun 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct flights cover the 1987 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the longest flights will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FR 5713
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SN3728 · SN2829
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FR 5713
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SN3732 · SN2823Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $45, and a bus costs an average of $146.
Distance: 1234 miles (1987 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $384 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 47m Average total duration 45h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A flight is $102 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $211 (€170).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 45h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:05 AM Madrid | 3h10 | 11:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Madrid | 3h20 | 12:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Madrid | 3h10 | 7:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
OS7456+ OS206 · OS635 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872+ LO382 · LO537 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7456+ OS204+ OS635 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872 · LO4892+ LO537 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872+ LO382 · LO531 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h50 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872 · LO4892+ LO531 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h50 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121 · LH1338 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 1:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4872+ LO382 · LO533 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872+ LO378 · LO533 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872 · LO4896+ LO533 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872+ LO380 · LO533 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4872 · LO4892+ LO533 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1500+ KL1369 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h00 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1494 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 5:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1694 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1371 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h15 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1367 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1294 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 11:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1365 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 12:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN2823 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 11:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH1678 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH1676 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA866 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA866+ BA3271 | 7:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA866 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123 · LH106 · LH1678 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h25 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1123 · LH1338 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 1:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123 · LH108 · LH1678 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h25 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7066+ BA866 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Service charges may be included. If not, round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Small tips for taxi drivers are appreciated but not required.
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