Madrid to Bilbao (MAD–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Madrid to Bilbao
3 carriers, 297 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
297 Flights/wk
197 mi
0h 56m nonstop
53 1-stop hubs
MAD–BIO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Air Europa and Nesma Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MAD–BIO service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| IB Iberia Also: AT, AV, AY, BA, BT, CX, LA, QR, VY | 40 | 319, 320, 32A, CRK | 0h56-1h34 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, AY, BA, BT, CX, LA, QR, VY |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SV | 27 | 73H, 7S8 | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SV |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 1 | 320 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to BIO direction.
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45
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Nonstop flights
297
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to BIO.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Madrid
Nearby airports with service to Bilbao Airport.
| Metric | MAD→BIO | VLC→BIO |
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| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 297 | 15 |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 1h 15m |
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Bilbao Airport.
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Time Difference
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MAD: CEST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
MAD: CEST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
Distance & Flight Time
197 mi / 317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 1h 34m.
Getting to MAD
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
Facts
MAD–BIO Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Madrid to Bilbao route.
Route details
Distance197 mi / 317 km
Flight time0h 56m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights297 out / 295 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MAD to BIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 1h 34m. The route covers 197 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia, Nesma Airlines and Air Europa. Plus 17 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 297 nonstop flights per week from MAD to BIO. The return direction has about 295 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, DUB, BUD, ZRH, OPO, VCE, FUE, AGP, SCQ, SVQ, BCN, BRU, NAP, CDG, ORY, LIS, AMS, PMI, VIE, FRA, LGW, VLC, DUS, LTN, KRK, WAW, LPA, MAH, IBZ, ALC, MUC, MXP, GVA, BRS, ATH, TFN, BSL, SAW, FCO, EIN, ACE, TNG, MAN, CPH, IST, EDI, BER, HAM, LHR, OSL, PRG, CMN and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIO to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flights from MAD to BIO
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Nesma Airlines and Air Europa. With 297 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BIO ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 297 weekly flights outbound and 295 return, totaling 592 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).