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$43 Find cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao

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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao (MAD-BIO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Bilbao that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:40 am - 7:40 amMAD-BIO
1h 00mnonstop
8:30 am - 9:35 amBIO-MAD
1h 05mnonstop
$83Air Europa
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 13
6:40 am - 7:40 amMAD-BIO
1h 00mnonstop
9:05 pm - 10:10 pmBIO-MAD
1h 05mnonstop
$84Air Europa
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 1
7:25 am - 8:30 amMAD-BIO
1h 05mnonstop
1:40 pm - 2:50 pmBIO-MAD
1h 10mnonstop
$89Iberia
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 19
6:40 am - 7:40 amMAD-BIO
1h 00mnonstop
7:35 pm - 8:30 amBIO-MAD
12h 55m1 stop
$92
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 3
7:25 am - 8:30 amMAD-BIO
1h 05mnonstop
8:30 am - 9:35 amBIO-MAD
1h 05mnonstop
$93
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 7
9:25 am - 11:00 pmMAD-BIO
13h 35m1 stop
7:35 pm - 8:30 amBIO-MAD
12h 55m1 stop
$126Vueling
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 3
11:05 pm - 10:35 amMAD-BIO
11h 30m1 stop
7:35 pm - 8:30 amBIO-MAD
12h 55m1 stop
$152Vueling
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 7
10:15 pm - 11:25 amMAD-BIO
13h 10m1 stop
12:30 pm - 7:20 pmBIO-MAD
6h 50m1 stop
$276TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 14
11:05 am - 7:30 pmMAD-BIO
8h 25m1 stop
4:40 pm - 9:25 pmBIO-MAD
4h 45m1 stop
$304TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 15
3:50 pm - 4:55 pmMAD-BIO
1h 05mnonstop
5:35 pm - 6:45 pmBIO-MAD
1h 10mnonstop
$318Iberia
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Tue, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 13

Flights from Madrid to Bilbao - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Bilbao to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

The average price of all flights from Madrid to Bilbao clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to Bilbao, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Bilbao, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madrid to Bilbao, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Bilbao is January, where tickets cost $79 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of tickets is $103 and $97 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madrid to Bilbao, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Bilbao, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Air Europa offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $43. KAYAK users also found Madrid to Bilbao round-trip flights on Air Europa from $83 and on Iberia from $89.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Madrid and Bilbao?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Madrid to Bilbao.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Madrid to Bilbao. They are Air Europa and Iberia. The cheapest airline for this route is Iberia, with the best one-way deal found costing $53. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Europa.

How many flights are there between Madrid and Bilbao per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Madrid and land in Bilbao, with an average flight time of 1h 03m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Madrid to Bilbao take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 00m to travel the 197 miles between Madrid and Bilbao.

What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 6:40 am and will be landing in Bilbao at 7:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Madrid to Bilbao jets off at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$43
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Madrid to Bilbao

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Bilbao based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Bilbao

  • What is the carry-on and checked-luggage allowance in economy for flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Carry-on and checked-luggage policies for Madrid to Bilbao route depend on the airline. If you book Air Europa, you can bring an additional bag not exceeding 22 x 14 x 9 inches. The checked baggage shouldn’t weigh more than 22 lbs. For Iberia, the carry-on bag should have dimensions up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and the checked luggage allowance shouldn't exceed 22 lbs. Your luggage should fit in the upper cabin or beneath your seat.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Bilbao Airport (BIO)?

    BIO airport serves a few nearby cities. Upon arrival, you can go to Erandio to the west, Sopela to the northwest, Llodio to the south, Durango to the southeast, and Ondarroa to the east. You can board a bus at the airport terminal to connect to these cities. Alternatively, you can rent a car and enjoy a flexible journey.

  • Are the origin and destination airports hubs for any airlines?

    Aldofo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a hub for Iberia and Air Europa. This airport connects major cities in Europe and Latin America, serving millions of travelers each year. At the same time, Bilbao Airport is a hub for Iberia. This airport serves domestic and international flights, linking many cities.

  • What airline has the most sustainable journey from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Air Europa is focused on a sustainable future by replacing plastic packaging with recyclable ones to reduce landfill waste. These airlines also use digital operations on the ground and ensure fuel efficiency to reduce carbon emissions. If you book Volotea, you can rest assured of having sustainable travel. The company's sustainable practices include replacing older fleets with more efficient ones and using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao was $43 for a one-way ticket and $83 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Bilbao?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Bilbao?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Bilbao flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Bilbao, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao?

    There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Bilbao on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Bilbao, Iberia or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Bilbao are Iberia and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of $109 and an overall rating of 7.1, Iberia is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $105 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Bilbao.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Bilbao?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bilbao from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bilbao with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and BIO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bilbao from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MAD to Bilbao

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $52 or less one-way and $82 or less round-trip.
  • The Madrid to Bilbao route is short. Therefore, airlines fly nonstop, so don’t expect a layover after booking cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao.
  • The most convenient way to travel from downtown Madrid to Aldofo Suarez Madrid-Bajaras Airport (MAD) is taking the C1 train to arrive at the airport in approximately 26 minutes. Another option is the Line 203 bus, which arrives at the airport terminal in about 42 minutes.
  • If you upgrade to a business-class ticket for flights from Madrid to Bilbao, expect a smooth travel experience. Business-class amenities include larger legroom, comfortable seats, and high-quality meals and drinks. However, these amenities vary from one airline to another.
  • MAD airport offers VIP services to celebrities and other notable persons who need a more relaxed journey on Madrid to Bilbao route. Some of these services include fast-track screening, meet and assist upon arrival, priority boarding and chauffer services, and other exclusive services from boarding to arrival.
  • You can find cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao if you're on a tight budget. Most airlines, including Air Europa, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Volotea, Iberia, and Vuelin, charge competitive prices on this route. All you need to do is book an airline with prices within your budget.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Madrid to Bilbao?

Find which airlines fly direct from Barajas to Bilbao, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Madrid Barajas to Bilbao

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +23 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +24 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +23 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +19 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

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Nonstop returns

Bilbao to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +23 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +24 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +23 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +24 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +19 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

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Top airlines flying from Madrid to Bilbao

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Bilbao. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madrid to Bilbao? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
IberiaOverall score based on 2752 reviews
7.7Crew
7.2Boarding
6.4Food
6.8Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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Boarding process was chaotic and disorganized. The plane needs updating in the interior. Things are broken, worn out, and dated

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024MAD - SDQ
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Boarding process was chaotic and disorganized. The plane needs updating in the interior. Things are broken, worn out, and dated

My luggage never arrived in Miami; still waiting a day later.

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

Seats, comfort level ugh. Crew was not attentive, only to coach

All corners have been cut and it’s a cheap experience that no longer is distinguished from most other cheap airlines

The entertainment system got stuck in the ABBA music channel. The headsets were not loud enough. My pre purchased aisle seat was not honoured

it would good to have at least something to drink...

I can’t comment on food as it was necessary to buy it. No entertainment.

Everything was fantastic except the Iberia website and app… they left a lot of questions and induced much stress. But once on the plane, all was awesome.

Premium economy class is pathetic. Rubbed shoulders with passenger next to me all flight. Only about 20 passengers in that class but they ran out of one food option shortly after started serving the main meal. Flight attendant was curt and acted annoyed when asked any questions.

Very BAD crew service They ignore at all any call for service . Very rude from the check in process to all the tripularion members in the fight .

Extremely efficient and incredibly friendly staff. Very organized to board and to de-plane. They were all very attentive during the flight.

The flight, the staff and the airplane were all fantastic. I highly recommend.

Boarding, crew and flight were very smooth and efficient. It was a bit difficult to understand the announcements on board, but it is a minor thing. What was quite bad was the very long time it took to retrieve the luggage at the Frankfurt airport.

Service on plane was appalling. Cabin crew did not want to help with anything. Window darkening screen did not work so we had to sit in the sun for a few hours until it went down. TV screen did not work and cabin crew just shrugged their shoulders and did not care. We waited for over 2 hours for headphones so we could try watch one screen between 2 people. We had to go to back of plane to request basic water as crew never responded to call request. Will be letting many others know to warn them off ever using Air Europa. Total disaster of their own making

Terrible app. Working off paper stickies for seat reservations doesn’t work anymore.

Impossible to check in via the App. Kept on getting emails offering upgrade. When followed through not available. Wasn't any food anyway.

I like Air Europa in the way you make passengers feel important, well attended the whole trip.!It was first time in your company and hope I can repeat this experience many more times!

Place above head to place the rucksack in is smaller than in other planes, so it needed to be located under the front seat.

Great experience, I just wish airline seats were more comfortable in general.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
nonstopAir Europa
1h 00mMAD-BIO
$43
7/27Sat
nonstopAir Europa
1h 00mMAD-BIO
$44
7/27Sat
nonstopAir Europa
1h 00mMAD-BIO
$47
9/26Thu
nonstopVueling
1h 05mMAD-BIO
$55
9/26Thu
1 stop
10h 40mMAD-BIO
$58
5/29Wed
1 stop
11h 00mMAD-BIO
$75
6/7Fri
1 stopVueling
5h 40mMAD-BIO
$82
5/30Thu
nonstopIberia
1h 05mMAD-BIO
$108
5/19Sun
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
29h 10mMAD-BIO
$134
5/30Thu
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
24h 35mMAD-BIO
$155

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Last minute flights from Madrid to Bilbao

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Madrid to Bilbao that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
nonstopAir Europa
1h 00mMAD-BIO
5/13Mon
nonstopAir Europa
1h 05mBIO-MAD
$107
5/8Wed
nonstopAir Europa
1h 00mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
nonstopAir Europa
1h 05mBIO-MAD
$115
5/8Wed
multi-stop
9h 30mMAD-BIO
5/13Mon
nonstop
1h 05mBIO-MAD
$121
5/8Wed
multi-stop
12h 50mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
nonstop
1h 05mBIO-MAD
$135
5/8Wed
multi-stop
12h 50mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
multi-stop
8h 30mBIO-MAD
$146
5/8Wed
multi-stop
12h 50mMAD-BIO
5/13Mon
multi-stop
6h 55mBIO-MAD
$158
5/8Wed
nonstop
1h 00mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
nonstop
1h 10mBIO-MAD
$163
5/8Wed
multi-stop
14h 50mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
multi-stop
8h 30mBIO-MAD
$227
5/8Wed
multi-stop
10h 05mMAD-BIO
5/13Mon
multi-stop
4h 55mBIO-MAD
$765
5/8Wed
multi-stopIberia
10h 05mMAD-BIO
5/14Tue
multi-stopIberia
12h 10mBIO-MAD
$1,240

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Madrid - Bilbao Flights

Departure:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Destination:

Bilbao (BIO)Spain

Return flight deals:

Bilbao - Madrid

Cabin classes:

$169
$322
$73

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Compare transportation modes for Madrid to Bilbao

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$791h 00m
Trains$454h 35m
Buses$314h 25m