Madrid to Bilbao (MAD–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, AV, AY, BA, BT, CX, JL, LA, QR, VY | 34 | 319, 320, 321, CRK | 1h05-1h10 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, AY, BA, BT, CX, JL, LA, QR, VY |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV | 27 | 738, 73H, 7S8 | 0h55-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BIO | VLC→BIO | CDT→BIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 193 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 309 | 12 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 15m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao.
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).
MAD–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BIO
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Air Europa and Nesma Airlines. With 309 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BIO is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 309 weekly flights outbound and 289 return, totaling 598 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Valencia, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Seville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).