Bilbao to Madrid (BIO–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BIO–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, AV, AY, BT, CX, JL, LA, QR, VY | 41 | 319, 320, 321, CRK | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, AY, BT, CX, JL, LA, QR, VY |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AZ, EY, JU, KL, MU, RO, SK, SV | 27 | 73H, 7S8 | 1h05-1h10 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AZ, EY, JU, KL, MU, RO, SK, SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Bilbao
| Metric | BIO→MAD | VIT→MAD | SDR→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIO | – | 30 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 298 | 4 | 80 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 5m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
BIO–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to MAD
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Air Europa. With 298 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIO to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to MAD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 298 weekly flights outbound and 296 return, totaling 594 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FEZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alava (VIT), Santander (SDR) and Hondarribia (EAS).