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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid to Bilbao? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Bilbao.£45 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
      Air Europa
      Sun, 26 OctMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Sat, 1 NovBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £45
      Bilbao.£45 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
      Air Europa
      Fri, 1 AugMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Tue, 5 AugBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £45
      Bilbao.£45 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
      Air Europa
      Sat, 4 OctMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Sat, 4 OctBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £45
      Bilbao.£47 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.
      Air Europa
      Sat, 6 SepMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Sat, 6 SepBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £47
      Bilbao.£47 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.
      Air Europa
      Sat, 1 NovMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Mon, 3 NovBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £47
      Bilbao.£47 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.
      Air Europa
      Sat, 7 MarMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Fri, 13 MarBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £47
      Bilbao.£48 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.
      Air Europa
      Sun, 20 JulMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Wed, 23 JulBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £48
      Bilbao.£48 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.
      Air Europa
      Sat, 2 MayMAD - BIO with Air Europa
      Direct
      Air Europa
      Mon, 18 MayBIO - MAD with Air Europa
      Direct
      from £48
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Madrid to Bilbao found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Bilbao flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from £48
      Aug
      from £45
      Sep
      from £47
      Oct
      from £45
      Nov
      from £47
      Dec
      from £62
      Jan
      from £48
      Feb
      from £48
      Mar
      from £47
      Apr
      from £48
      May
      from £48
      Jun
      from £62

      Direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao

      Madrid to Bilbao: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Madrid to Bilbao below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bilbao.

      Madrid to Bilbao: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£45
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 4 mins
      Most popular airlineIberia
      Average flights per week359

      Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Bilbao is £45. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Bilbao.
      Iberia, Avianca and Vueling Airlines fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao.
      As of July 2025, there are 359 flights per week flying from Madrid to Bilbao.
      The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Bilbao Airport on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bilbao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bilbao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      Currently, Air Europa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

      Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know

      • Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.

      • Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.

      • Flights from MAD to BIO start at 06:40 — the earliest with Air Europa. The latest departure is at 22:10 with Iberia. In total, you can choose from 165 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport flights.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAD to BIO flight.

      • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

      • Flying into Bilbao (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport.

      • Iberia tops the list for bookings on this route.

      • Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to BIO flights. An impressive 83.53% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

      • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and BIO:

        • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

        • Santiago de Compostela Airport

        • Porto Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • £26 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Return flights start from £45. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

      • To secure cheap tickets from MAD to BIO, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to BIO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport.

      Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

      • Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

      • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

        • Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport

        • Holiday Inn Express Madrid - Airport

        • Axor Feria Hotel - Free Airport Shuttle Bus

      Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • Book a hotel near BIO if you're catching a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

        • LATROUPE La Granja

        • Hotel Ilunion Bilbao

        • Moon Hostel Bio

      • Explore without limits with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Bilbao and beyond.

      • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bilbao Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.

      Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao

      • Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

      When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.

      • Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to BIO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.

      Explore more of Spain

      • You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 150 miles south-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Around 210 miles south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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