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$34+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Bilbao (MAD - BIO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — BIO
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao are usually found in January or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$69
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$34
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$107
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Bilbao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Bilbao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1811:00 amMAD - BIO
Nonstop1h 00mAir Europa
dom. 12/225:00 pmBIO - MAD
2 stops4h 40mAir Europa
Deal found 12/18$387
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2511:00 amMAD - BIO
1 stop5h 30mKLM
dom. 12/2911:55 amBIO - MAD
1 stop7h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/18$389
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/309:30 amMAD - BIO
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/3010:55 pmBIO - MAD
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$462
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/196:25 amMAD - BIO
1 stop6h 25mBrussels Airlines
jue. 12/261:40 pmBIO - MAD
1 stop9h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/18$4,138
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/2210:05 amMAD - BIO
2 stops8h 00mSWISS
lun. 12/2311:35 amBIO - MAD
2 stops21h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/18$5,422

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Bilbao that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

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MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

mié. 1/8

7:50 am-10:20 am

2 stops26h 30m

Bilbao

jue. 1/9

6:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$165

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/17

11:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Bilbao

sáb. 2/22

11:55 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$277

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 1/4

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Bilbao

vie. 1/10

9:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$313

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

mié. 1/15

6:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Bilbao

mié. 1/22

1:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$4,149

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/24

7:35 pm-11:45 am

2 stops16h 10m

Bilbao

vie. 2/28

9:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$5,350

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

dom. 5/25

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$34

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

mar. 1/28

10:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$41

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 12/28

6:30 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$43

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

jue. 2/27

9:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop10h 40m

$56

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

mar. 5/20

10:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 50m

$138

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Bilbao flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Bilbao flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Bilbao flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Bilbao flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Bilbao flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Bilbao

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Bilbao including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Bilbao. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Bilbao is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao (average of $541). Flying from Madrid to Bilbao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to BIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Bilbao. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madrid to Bilbao in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Bilbao

Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Bilbao. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from MAD to BIO are scheduled on a Tuesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in Bilbao by month

Plan your trip to Bilbao by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bilbao ranges from 2.4 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bilbao when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Bilbao by month

Plan your trip to Bilbao by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bilbao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bilbao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bilbao. Reviews last updated diciembre 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to Bilbao, such as Air Europa, Iberia and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
353 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Vueling
7.1
Good
1,193 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,877 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Bilbao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

    To fly from Madrid to Bilbao, you need to book a flight from Barajas (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO). Nonstop flights to Bilbao from Madrid Barajas take 1h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 40 outbound flights from Barajas to Bilbao offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Madrid to Bilbao flight route?

    The Madrid Barajas to Bilbao flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Bilbao round-trip?

    Flying on Air Europa is currently your cheapest option to Bilbao, with prices starting at $69. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and Vueling, with the lowest prices starting at $125 and $152, respectively. Air Europa is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Bilbao one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $34. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vueling and Air Europa, as they are both options that can get you from Madrid to Bilbao for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Bilbao?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madrid to Bilbao consider choosing Iberia Express (100%), TAAG (92%) or Japan Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    While on average a flight from Madrid to Bilbao is generally $74, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $34. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Bilbao), you can expect to pay $75 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Bilbao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Bilbao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao (average of $541). Flying from Madrid to Bilbao in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Madrid to Bilbao

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Bilbao. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$52Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$74Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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