Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport.
Bilbao and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 56 weekly Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this airline.
Iberia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating BIO to MAD flights. A dependable 91.07% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIO and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Porto Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, Rs8,495 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs20,132. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIO to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to MAD.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.