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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Bilbao from £33

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — BIO
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 July 2026.

Mon 7/921:00
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Iberia
Wed 9/921:35
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 28/7£56
Fri 11/907:25
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Iberia
Mon 14/921:35
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 26/7£57
Mon 7/921:00
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Iberia
Mon 21/921:35
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 28/7£59
Fri 23/1006:30
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Air Europa
Tue 27/1021:05
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 29/7£62
Fri 23/1006:30
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Air Europa
Fri 23/1021:05
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 27/7£62
Wed 5/806:30
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Air Europa
Wed 5/812:45
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 05m
Air Europa
Deal found 28/7£71
Tue 29/910:55
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 00m
Air Europa
Tue 29/921:05
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 29/7£74
Fri 11/923:10
MAD
-
BIO
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/921:35
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£77
Sun 9/806:30
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 05m
Air Europa
Mon 10/821:05
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 26/7£80
Wed 19/810:55
MAD
-
BIO
Nonstop1h 00m
Air Europa
Sun 23/808:20
BIO
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 29/7£81
Thu 10/907:25
MAD
-
BIO
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/918:30
BIO
-
MAD
1 stop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£82

Find 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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£56

One-way from

£33

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£93

Good one-way deal

£44 or less
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 7/9-9/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Madrid to Bilbao
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  • Iberia
  • 7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Madrid to Bilbao
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao.
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Bilbao that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 28/9

08:20-12:45

1 stop4h 25m

Bilbao

Wed 7/10

21:05-22:05

Nonstop1h 00m

£92

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/9

06:30-07:35

Nonstop1h 05m

Bilbao

Sat 19/9

17:50-22:35

1 stop4h 45m

£104
Fastest return journey

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/8

06:30-07:35

Nonstop1h 05m

Bilbao

Sun 23/8

21:05-22:05

Nonstop1h 00m

£107

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/8

06:30-07:35

Nonstop1h 05m

Bilbao

Sun 16/8

08:20-09:30

Nonstop1h 10m

£107

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/8

19:15-20:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Bilbao

Sun 23/8

08:20-09:30

Nonstop1h 10m

£111

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 21/8

10:55-11:55

Nonstop1h 00m

Bilbao

Sun 23/8

08:20-09:30

Nonstop1h 10m

£111

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 7/9

09:10-12:45

1 stop3h 35m

Bilbao

Mon 21/9

21:05-22:05

Nonstop1h 00m

£117

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 27/8

10:55-11:55

Nonstop1h 00m

Bilbao

Fri 28/8

12:45-13:50

Nonstop1h 05m

£125
Cheapest one-way

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/12

06:40-07:45

Nonstop1h 05m

£37

MadridBilbao

MAD - BIO

MADBIO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/8

06:30-07:35

Nonstop1h 05m

£42

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Bilbao

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

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 £71). Flying from Madrid to Bilbao in June is currently the most expensive (average of £107). 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 29 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Madrid to Bilbao in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Bilbao flights typically cost between £76 and £116 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £56 on Iberia (7 Sept–9 Sept).

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Madrid to Bilbao flight route?

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

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

    A quick flight from Madrid to Bilbao can take about 4h 25m. Air Europa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £92. The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is about 197 mi.

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

    Consider TAAG (98%), SAUDIA (93%) or Royal Air Maroc (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Bilbao.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £42. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Bilbao) can be booked for £62 on average, our data indicates £91 when flying from Madrid to Bilbao.

  • 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 holiday 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 £71). Flying from Madrid to Bilbao in June is currently the most expensive (average of £107). 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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