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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs20,132. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bilbao to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Bilbao to Madrid

Bilbao to Madrid: Alternative routes

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

Bilbao to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs8,495
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 8 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week562

Finding cheap flights from Bilbao to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bilbao to Madrid is Rs20,132. 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 8 minutes is the average flight time from Bilbao to Madrid.
Iberia, Azul Airlines and Etihad Airways fly direct from Bilbao to Madrid.
As of June 2026, there are 562 flights per week flying from Bilbao to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Madrid is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 8 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid.

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.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport.

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.

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