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Among airlines operating Bucharest to Madrid flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Bucharest and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM
• Iberia

Flights from Bucharest to Madrid may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucharest to Madrid.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪501 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to ₪589 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪49–₪303 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Bucharest to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Bucharest to Madrid route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₪557 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪682, a difference of ₪124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to Madrid flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Atocha Railway Station, Puerta del Sol and Madrid City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 10:00
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 02:20.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 46% above the route average of ₪591. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest to Madrid takes 4h 05m, covering 3,955 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

TAROM is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bucharest to Madrid flights are:

• TAROM: 90% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Wizz Air: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 6h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Madrid is 1 hour behind Bucharest (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from Bucharest to Madrid range from ₪428 to ₪835, with an average of ₪591 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪428 counts as a good deal.