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Cheap flights from Bilbao to Madrid from $35 BIO → MAD

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

The cheapest return found recently is $85 with Air Europa, 18 Dec – 22 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$35, Iberia, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$85, 18 Dec to 22 Dec
Usual return price
$77 to $97
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $54 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air Europa, Iberia, Air Europa Express
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 10 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $77 to $97.

Cheapest return found recently

$85

18 Dec – 22 Dec · Air Europa

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Leaves 8:30 a.m. · Return leaves 7:25 a.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$85

18 Dec – 22 Dec · Air Europa

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Leaves 8:30 a.m. · Return leaves 7:25 a.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $85 18 Dec – 22 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $54 17 Dec – 22 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $54 to $96.

$85, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $54 to $96.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 25 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

53 fares on 6 departure dates

13 Nov – 15 Nov: $114, found 4 days ago17 Dec – 22 Dec: $54, found 5 days ago18 Dec – 22 Dec: $74, found 4 days ago22 Dec – 26 Dec: $84, found 7 days ago25 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027: $92, found 7 days ago25 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027: $99, found 7 days agoNovDecMarApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 15 Nov$114VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 22 Dec$54IberiaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 22 Dec$74VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 26 Dec$84Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027$92Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027$99Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $54.

November 2026From $1141 departure date13 Nov – 15 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $54Cheapest seen3 departure dates17 Dec – 22 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $921 departure date25 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $991 departure date25 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $37 to $42.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$35

21 Nov · Iberia

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Leaves 9:35 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$35

21 Nov · Iberia

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Leaves 9:35 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $35 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $24 to $38.

$35, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $24 to $38.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 21 Nov to 5 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 8 departure dates

21 Nov: $35, found 2 days ago18 Dec: $43, found 5 days ago25 Dec: $42, found 2 days ago1 Jan 2027: $37, found 7 days ago2 Jan 2027: $37, found 3 days ago25 Mar 2027: $38, found 7 days ago25 Apr 2027: $55, found 5 days ago5 May 2027: $38, found 4 days agoNovDecJanMarAprMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Nov$35IberiaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Dec$43VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
25 Dec$42VuelingBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jan 2027$37Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
2 Jan 2027$37Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
25 Mar 2027$38Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
25 Apr 2027$55Air Europa ExpressBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
5 May 2027$38Air EuropaBilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $35.

November 2026From $35Cheapest seen1 departure date21 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $422 departure dates25 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $372 departure dates1 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $381 departure date25 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $551 departure date25 Apr 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $381 departure date5 May 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Bilbao to Madrid

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Bilbao to Madrid?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$112$82+37%42
7–13 days$113$57+38%35
14–29 days$93$63+13%37
30–59 days$82$54Cheapest seen46
60–89 days$95$93+16%15
90–179 days$82$57+0%19
180+ days$104$64+27%10

One-way

Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$37$24Cheapest seen15
14–29 days$37$25+0%20
30–59 days$37$27+0%21
60–89 days$38$29+3%25
90–179 days$38$28+1%44
180+ days$38$38+3%26

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Santander → Madrid

75 km from Bilbao

$131

$46 more than flying from Bilbao

30 Nov – 1 Dec · SDR → MAD · out 1 stop, back 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

San Sebastian → Madrid

76 km from Bilbao

$31

$4 less than flying from Bilbao

6 Dec · EAS → MAD · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Santander → Madrid

75 km from Bilbao

$32

$3 less than flying from Bilbao

28 Dec · SDR → MAD · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Biarritz → Madrid

115 km from Bilbao

$106

$71 more than flying from Bilbao

24 Apr 2027 · BIQ → MAD · 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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Vitoria-Gasteiz → Madrid

50 km from Bilbao

$244

$209 more than flying from Bilbao

20 Nov · VIT → MAD · 3 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 22 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Bilbao to Madrid?

The cheapest return found recently is $85 with Air Europa, 18 Dec to 22 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $54 with Iberia, 17 Dec to 22 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $77 to $97.

How much is a one-way flight from Bilbao to Madrid?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $37 to $42.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Madrid?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $54, 17 Dec to 22 Dec, found 5 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $35, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.

Is there a direct flight from Bilbao to Madrid?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $85 with Air Europa, 18 Dec to 22 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Madrid?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iberia on 21 Nov, takes 1 h 10 min from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bilbao to Madrid?

Between 13 Nov and 25 Apr 2027, Air Europa has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Vueling on 2 and Iberia on 1. Between 21 Nov and 5 May 2027, Air Europa has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Vueling on 2 and Iberia on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work