Find Cheap Flights from Bilbao to Madrid (BIO - MAD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bilbao to Madrid and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$72	Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Bilbao to Madrid is currently $72
Cheapest one-way flight	$33	Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Bilbao to Madrid is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway	$131	Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bilbao to Madrid is currently $131
Cheapest business class flights	$334	Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bilbao to Madrid is currently $334

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Bilbao to Madrid takes 1 hr 5 min
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 Bilbao to Madrid is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $55–105
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $80–130

Popular airlines from Bilbao to Madrid

Iberia

Nonstop

from $72

Typical price: $80–205

32 weekly nonstop flights

BIO - MAD Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every Tue, Wed
Air Europa

Nonstop

from $84

Typical price: $75–150

27 weekly nonstop flights

BIO - MAD Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Lufthansa

from $6,710

Typical price: $1,350–9,200

62 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every day
Air France

from $4,039

61 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every day
KLM

from $373

Typical price: $405–700

59 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every day
Tap Air Portugal

26 weekly connecting flights

BIO - MAD Every day

Popular airports near Bilbao

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

Bilbao Spain 10 min 2 mi
Santander Airport (SDR)

Santander Spain 1 hr 6 min 45 mi
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)

Donostia / San Sebastián Spain 1 hr 20 min 57 mi
Asturias Airport (OVD)

Aviles Spain 3 hr 6 min 157 mi

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
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)

Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi
Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Bilbao to Madrid

The cheapest flights from Bilbao to Madrid are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $55 to $105.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bilbao to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Iberia flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $72, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $84, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $6,710, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Air France flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $4,039, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest KLM flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $373, flying from May 9 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bilbao to Madrid starts at $72 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Wed, May 20.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Bilbao to Madrid.

Madrid is a year-round destination, with more visitors arriving in the warmer months Apr–Oct, though the city tends to empty in Aug when temperatures soar and shops and restaurants may be closed. Major local events include the San Isidro Festival (2 weeks in May), celebrated with parades, street parties and bullfights; and Madrid Pride Week (Jun or Jul). New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja) is celebrated by thousands in the Puerta del Sol square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bilbao to Madrid.
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 Bilbao to Madrid 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 Bilbao to Madrid.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 32 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 62 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bilbao to Madrid are:

Air Europa offers 27 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Air France offers 61 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
KLM offers 59 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Tap Air Portugal offers 26 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Bilbao and Madrid.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bilbao to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Iberia flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $72, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Air Europa flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $84, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $6,710, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Air France flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $4,039, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest KLM flight from Bilbao to Madrid is $373, flying from May 9 to May 11.

Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Bilbao to Madrid.

There are 32 Iberia direct flights from Bilbao to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Air Europa direct flights from Bilbao to Madrid 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 Bilbao and Madrid at price $131 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.

Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Bilbao to Madrid.

There are 32 Iberia direct flights from Bilbao to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Air Europa direct flights from Bilbao to Madrid 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 Bilbao to Madrid on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Bilbao and Madrid start at $72 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17 with Iberia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bilbao to Madrid, 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 Bilbao and Madrid start at $334 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Iberia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bilbao and Madrid start at $72 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Bilbao to Madrid, 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 Bilbao and Madrid starts at $131 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with Air Europa.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bilbao and Madrid at price $131 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.

To find last-minute flight deals from Bilbao to Madrid, 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.