
Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest
Cheap Flights from Madrid to Budapest
Looking for cheap flights from Madrid to Budapest? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Madrid to Budapest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Madrid to Budapest for specific travel dates.
2026-11-24
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.1

2026-11-25
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.1

2026-11-14
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.3

2026-11-18
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.3

2026-11-19
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.3

2026-11-21
MAD - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $72.3

Madrid to Budapest flight facts
Distance
1,226 mi
1,974 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Budapest is in the same time zone as Madrid.
Airports in Madrid
MAD · Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Airports in Budapest
BUD · Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Madrid - Vienna · Vienna is 133 mi from Budapest
Flights Valencia - Budapest · Valencia is 177 mi from Madrid
Flights Madrid - Krakow · Krakow is 184 mi from Budapest
Premium cabin flights from Madrid to Budapest
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MAD - BUD
Business | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $41.7

Premium cabin
2026-11-28
MAD - BUD
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $41.7

Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MAD - BUD
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $41.8

Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MAD - BUD
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $41.8

Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MAD - BUD
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $41.8

Premium cabin
2026-11-08
MAD - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $79.5

Selected hotels for your next stay

Budapest (Hungary)
Kozmo Hotel Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 63,000 Pts or $200

Budapest (Hungary)
Budapest Marriott Hotel
From Pts or $286
Budapest (Hungary)
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $316
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Madrid to Budapest depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Madrid to Budapest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Madrid to Budapest.
Madrid and Budapest are about 1,226 miles (1,974 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,226-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Budapest is in the same time zone as Madrid.
Departures from Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Arrivals in Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Budapest, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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