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Cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Bilbao

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 5 mFlights between Madrid and Bilbao take, on average, 1 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£24Cheapest price for a flight between Madrid and Bilbao found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportWhen flying from Madrid to Bilbao

Destination airportBilbao AirportFor the route from Madrid to Bilbao

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Madrid to Bilbao

Airlines flying this routeAir Europa, IberiaAirline(s) with flights between Madrid to Bilbao

One-way average Price£61The average price for a flight Madrid - Bilbao at Opodo is £61, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMayAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Bilbao when departing from Madrid

Airlines that fly from Madrid to Bilbao

Air Europa

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 201 mi

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Bilbao airports

Bilbao Airport (BIO)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Madrid to Bilbao flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Madrid to Bilbao (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £24, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Madrid to Bilbao takes roughly 1 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Madrid–Bilbao route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arrival airport: Bilbao Airport (BIO)

The weather in Bilbao

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Bilbao, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Madrid to Bilbao

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Madrid to Bilbao:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Bilbao. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Bilbao

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

When you fly from Madrid to Bilbao the average price is £61. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao is 24 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

The most popular months to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao are September, November and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?

The best time of the year to go to Bilbao when flying from Madrid depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Bilbao from Madrid in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Madrid - Bilbao.

How long does the flight take to go from Madrid to Bilbao?

The total flight time between Madrid and Bilbao is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 200.6 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Bilbao compared to Madrid?

While in Madrid temperatures can reach an average of 24º ºC in summer, Bilbao can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Bilbao, compared to the 7º ºC average in Madrid.

Which airports have flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

The main airport route flying between Madrid and Bilbao is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport(BIO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Madrid to Bilbao are:

Air Europa.
Iberia.

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