Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Bilbao takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Madrid and Bilbao?

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The flight distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 317 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Several carriers operate flights between Madrid and Bilbao. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham, Toronto, Edinburgh, Athens, Thessaloniki, Vancouver, Reykjavik, Glasgow, Bristol, Tallinn, Liverpool, Montreal, Copenhagen, Paris, Newcastle upon Tyne, Malta, Vienna.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Bilbao?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and London, Dublin, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Tallinn, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Malta, Athens, Toronto, Cork, Amsterdam, Paris, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Riga, Aberdeen, Brussels, Nottingham.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Madrid?

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Madrid is mainly served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. But there are other airports nearby, including Torrejon Airport, Cuatro Vientos Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 8

What airports are near Bilbao?

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The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, San Sebastián, Biarritz Pays Basque, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Santander, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Pau Pyrénées, Logroño–Agoncillo.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Madrid and Bilbao thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Madrid and Bilbao can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Bilbao with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, easyJet, Volotea.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Madrid and Bilbao?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid and Bilbao, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Traveling between Madrid and Bilbao, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid

Question 15

How many airports are there near Bilbao?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bilbao. The main one is Bilbao and other nearby airports include Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, San Sebastián, Biarritz Pays Basque, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Santander, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Pau Pyrénées, Logroño–Agoncillo.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Bilbao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Madrid and Bilbao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Madrid and Bilbao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Bilbao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£40
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£57
Cheapest round-trip	£61
Average round-trip	£103
Nonstop flights in May	£57 – £316

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Air Europa	5	3	3	4	1	5	2
Iberia Airlines	3	3	2	1	---	---	2
Vueling	2	3	1	---	---	---	1

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Air Europa	4	6	4	3	4	4	2
Iberia Airlines	1	1	---	1	2	1	2
Vueling	---	1	---	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Air Europa	5	4	5	4	4	4	3
Iberia Airlines	4	6	4	4	2	3	2
Vueling	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Air Europa	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Iberia Airlines	5	5	5	6	2	3	4
Vueling	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Volotea	VOE	V7	No	Opens 96 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	11°C	7°C
February	12°C	7°C
March	14°C	8°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	17°C	11°C
June	20°C	14°C
July	23°C	16°C
August	23°C	17°C
September	22°C	16°C
October	20°C	14°C
November	15°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C