Madrid to Bilbao (MAD–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–BIO is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Azul and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 40 | 319, 320, 321, CRK | 1h05-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AD Azul | 28 | 73H | 1h-1h05 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 28 | 73H, 7S8 | 1h-1h05 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 25 | 319, 321, 32A | 1h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| UX Air Europa | 21 | 738, 73H | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 12 | 320, CRK | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 7 | 319 | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 73H | 1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 321 | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 5 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BIO | VLC→BIO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 180 | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · BIO: CET
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 Azul, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, ITA Airways, British Airways, airBaltic, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Iberia and Air Europa. With 180 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BIO ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 180 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 358 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).