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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Málaga to Bilbao.

A nonstop flight from Málaga to Bilbao takes 1h 36m, covering 465 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 Málaga to Bilbao range from $87 to $164, with an average of $121 over the past 12 months. Anything below $87 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $121 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $120 round-trip, compared to $193 via a layover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$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 Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Málaga to Bilbao flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Málaga to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $36, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Málaga to Bilbao usually depart from Malaga (AGP) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

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 Málaga to Bilbao route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Connecting flights from Málaga to Bilbao most commonly pass through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Málaga to Bilbao. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $109 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $146, a difference of $37.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Málaga and Bilbao. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• Volotea
• Wizz Air

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 29m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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.