On this page, you can find and purchase flights from Bilbao to Madrid. This 323-kilometer route is well-served, with around 86 weekly flights, making it easy to find a convenient departure time.
Regular service is provided by carriers such as Iberia, Air Europa, and Vueling. Airfares are dynamic, so we recommend using price monitoring tools to find the best deals. Before your trip, check how to get to Bilbao Airport and how to get from Madrid Airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Bilbao → Madrid on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h. Regular flights are operated by Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa and Latam Airlines Group. Departures from Bilbao Airport airports, arrivals at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Bilbao — Madrid by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 100 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 123 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Bilbao → Madrid, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 216 | medium | May | AED 231 | medium | Sep | AED 231 | medium |
| Feb | AED 195 | low | Jun | AED 236 | medium | Oct | AED 226 | medium |
| Mar | AED 221 | medium | Jul | AED 271 | high | Nov | AED 201 | low |
| Apr | AED 251 | high | Aug | AED 276 | high | Dec | AED 261 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Madrid is July, with average temperatures reaching 34°C, while the coolest and wettest weather occurs in January and October, with up to 73 mm of precipitation.
The most budget-friendly tickets are available for booking in November, with prices starting AED 100. The peak price period falls in June and July, when minimum fares start AED 123.
September is considered the optimal time for a trip: the sweltering heat subsides, and flight costs remain moderate. In October, be sure to consider the likelihood of frequent rain when planning your movements around the city.
More than 15 airlines provide flights between these cities, with Iberia, Air Europa, and Vueling being the key operators. Direct flights dominate the route, making the journey as fast as possible, while the high frequency—around 86 departures per week—ensures flexibility in scheduling. The full schedule and detailed information for each carrier are provided in the list below.
Flights Bilbao — Madrid depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time on a direct flight is about 1 hour. Including takeoff and landing, the flight across a distance of 323 km is one of the fastest domestic routes in Spain.
Many carriers operate flights, including Iberia, Air Europa, and Vueling. Spanish airlines provide the majority of direct flights.
Yes, there are a large number of direct flights between the cities every day. This is the most convenient way to reach the capital without extra layovers.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on demand. You can always check the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar or on the price trends chart on this page.
All flights from Bilbao arrive at the capital's main international airport—Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
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