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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$85 18 Dec – 22 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $114 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 22 Dec | $54 | Iberia | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 22 Dec | $74 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 26 Dec | $84 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $92 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $99 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $54.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $35 | Iberia | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $43 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $42 | Vueling | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $37 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $37 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Mar 2027 | $38 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Apr 2027 | $55 | Air Europa Express | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 May 2027 | $38 | Air Europa | Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $35.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa Express.
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.
Today's prices for 18 Dec – 22 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $54 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $37 | $24 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 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
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
Santander → Madrid
75 km from Bilbao
$32
$3 less than flying from Bilbao
28 Dec · SDR → MAD · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Biarritz → Madrid
115 km from Bilbao
$106
$71 more than flying from Bilbao
24 Apr 2027 · BIQ → MAD · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Vitoria-Gasteiz → Madrid
50 km from Bilbao
$244
$209 more than flying from Bilbao
20 Nov · VIT → MAD · 3 stops
found 3 days ago
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
