Madrid to Budapest

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How the cheapest fare moved

Jul 24: €30 €30 Jul 18 Jul 24 low €28 · high €77

Departure-day prices · August 2026 Madrid → Budapest

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Return-day prices · August 2026 Budapest → Madrid

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Best time to visit Budapest — climate

Jan: ~6°C daytime, 5 rainy days JanFeb: ~5°C daytime, 4 rainy days FebMar: ~14°C daytime, 13 rainy days 14° MarApr: ~19°C daytime, 8 rainy days 19° AprMay: ~20°C daytime, 12 rainy days 20° MayJun: ~30°C daytime, 2 rainy days 30° JunJul: ~29°C daytime, 7 rainy days 29° JulAug: ~29°C daytime, 8 rainy days 29° AugSep: ~24°C daytime, 6 rainy days 24° SepOct: ~15°C daytime, 6 rainy days 15° OctNov: ~9°C daytime, 11 rainy days NovDec: ~5°C daytime, 5 rainy days Dec

Best value: Oct — fares from €26 and ~15°C daytime.

Flights from Madrid to Budapest start around €26 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €26–38, based on 16 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Madrid → Budapest; direct flights available (e.g. W6). · Based on 16 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Budapest

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Oct 26 – Oct 29 Wizz Air · Direct · 3h 15m €61 Book
Sep 16 – Sep 23 Wizz Air · Direct · 2h 55m €62 Book
Nov 11 – Nov 24 Wizz Air · Direct · 3h 15m €75 Book
Nov 5 – Nov 18 Ryanair · Direct · 3h 10m €81 Book
Nov 8 – Nov 21 Ryanair · Direct · 3h 10m €84 Book
Nov 12 – Nov 25 Wizz Air · Direct · 3h 15m €85 Book
Nov 3 – Nov 16 Wizz Air Malta · 1 stop · 3h 55m €86 Book
Nov 6 – Nov 19 Wizz Air Malta · 1 stop · 3h 55m €90 Book

Weather in Budapest

Fri 🌤️ 26° 15° 💧2%
Sat ☁️ 30° 18° 💧0%
Sun 🌦️ 35° 21° 💧22%
Mon 🌦️ 32° 20° 💧20%
Tue ☁️ 30° 20° 💧0%
Wed ☀️ 32° 19° 💧0%
Thu ☀️ 34° 21° 💧0%

In Aug, Budapest typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 8 rainy days.

Where to stay in Budapest

3★+ hotels from €78/night (39 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out). Best first-timer areas in Budapest: District V (central, walkable) and District VII (ruin-bar nightlife, cheaper). The Buda side is quieter and greener.

Dean's Home Budapest hotel · Budapest
from €78/night★ 3
IntercityHotel Budapest hotel · Budapest
from €91/night★ 4
Danubius Hotel Arena hotel · Budapest
from €93/night★ 4

Good to know

CurrencyHUF · €1 ≈ 364.45
Power plugsType C/F
BorderSchengen — no passport control from Schengen countries
Time differenceSame time zone
Time in the air2h 55m

Things to do in Budapest

Top-rated tours and tickets from €39 — book ahead for the popular ones.

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About Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Due to the exceedingly scenic setting, and its architecture it is nicknamed "Paris of the East". The modern-day Budapest results from the amalgamation of two historic cities lying right opposite each other over the Danube river.

Read the full Budapest guide

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA).

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-07-24. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.