Cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $80
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao is currently $80
Cheapest one-way flight $50
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Bilbao is currently $50
Last-minute weekend getaway $153
Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Bilbao is currently $153
Cheapest business class flights $340
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao is currently $340
Fastest flight 1 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Bilbao takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–105
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $85–155

Popular airlines from Madrid to Bilbao

  • Iberia
    Nonstop
    from $80
    Typical price: $80–195
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
    10 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every Wed, Thu
  • Air Europa
    Nonstop
    from $85
    Typical price: $70–140
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
    38 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $910
    Typical price: $1,000–5,500
    70 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
  • KLM
    from $376
    Typical price: $415–710
    65 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
  • Air France
    from $4,106
    Typical price: $4,050–5,900
    52 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every day
  • Tap Air Portugal
    31 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BIO Every day

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid Spain 33 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    València Spain 3 hr 34 min 182 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Bilbao

  • Bilbao Airport (BIO)
    Bilbao Spain 10 min 2 mi
  • Santander Airport (SDR)
    Santander Spain 1 hr 6 min 45 mi
  • Vitoria Airport (VIT)
    Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain 44 min 28 mi
  • San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
    Donostia / San Sebastián Spain 1 hr 20 min 57 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Bilbao

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $55 to $105.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $50.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $80, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $85, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $910, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $376, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $4,106, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao starts at $80 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $50 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Bilbao.
Bilbao has a temperate climate with frequent rain Oct–May. The warm midsummer (Jul–Aug) is the busiest period, coinciding with events like Bilbao BBK Live (Jul), a rock and pop festival, and Semana Grande (Aug), one of northern Spain's biggest festivals, which is a boisterous 9-day street party celebrating Basque culture. Carnaval (Feb) is another festive time, with colorful parades and costumes.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Bilbao.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madrid to Bilbao really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madrid to Bilbao.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 31 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 70 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Bilbao are:
  • Air Europa offers 27 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .
  • KLM offers 65 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .
  • Air France offers 52 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .
  • Tap Air Portugal offers 31 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madrid and Bilbao.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $50.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $80, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $85, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $910, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $376, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Bilbao is $4,106, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao.
  • There are 31 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Bilbao at price $153 is offered by Air Europa from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao.
  • There are 31 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Bilbao start at $80 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27 with Iberia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Bilbao, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madrid and Bilbao start at $340 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Iberia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Bilbao start at $80 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Bilbao, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madrid and Bilbao starts at $153 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Europa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Bilbao at price $153 is offered by Air Europa from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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