Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Bilbao and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 86 weekly Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Arrive at 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 prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
With a reliable 83.61% of services arriving on schedule, Air Europa has the best on-time record for BIO to MAD flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and MAD:
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, Rs5,328 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs13,492. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BIO to MAD by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to MAD.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BIO:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
