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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bilbao to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Bilbao to Madrid takes 1h 09m, covering 197 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Bilbao to Madrid range from $90 to $150, with an average of $114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $90 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $114 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bilbao to Madrid flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 22%, and evening flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $71 to $677. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Bilbao and Madrid is around $71 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent train fares are around $44, with a trip time of about 4h 35m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 39% lower. However, taking the train takes about 3+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Bilbao to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $37, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Bilbao to Madrid usually depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Bilbao to Madrid route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Bilbao to Madrid. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $109 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $130, a difference of $21.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Bilbao and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bilbao to Madrid flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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