£43 Cheap Flights from Madrid (MADR) to Bilbao (BIO)

Q: How much are return flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Bilbao is £43. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Bilbao.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao?

Iberia, Air Europa and KLM fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Madrid to Bilbao?

As of June 2025, there are 486 flights per week flying from Madrid to Bilbao.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao is usually June 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid to Bilbao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Madrid to Bilbao Airport on Saturday, 9 August 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Madrid to Bilbao Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Bilbao?

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.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Bilbao?

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.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Bilbao with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Bilbao is Air Europa .

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Bilbao.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Air Europa and Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Bilbao on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Bilbao.£44 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.

Bilbao.£45 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Bilbao on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.

Bilbao.£45 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.

Bilbao.£47 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.

Bilbao.£48 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.

Bilbao.£48 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Bilbao on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.

Bilbao.£48 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Sat, 21 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 Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Madrid to Bilbao Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.

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Cheapest month:August

Most expensive month:June

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Madrid to Bilbao: Alternative routes

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Madrid to Bilbao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£43
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	1 hr, 4 mins
Most popular airline	Iberia
Average flights per week	486

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

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Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao?

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid to Bilbao Airport on?

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How to find cheap flights to Bilbao from Madrid

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