Q: How many flights are there between Madrid and Bilbao per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Madrid and land in Bilbao, with an average flight time of 1h 03m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 06:30 and will be landing in Bilbao at 07:35.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Madrid and Bilbao per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Madrid and land in Bilbao, with an average flight time of 1h 03m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 06:30 and will be landing in Bilbao at 07:35.

Question 3

What’s the latest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Madrid to Bilbao jets off at 22:10 and lands at 23:15.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Bilbao flight route.

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Bilbao, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 6

On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Bilbao on a daily basis.

Question 7

What is the carry-on and checked-luggage allowance in economy for flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Carry-on and checked-luggage policies for Madrid to Bilbao route depend on the airline. If you book Air Europa, you can bring an additional bag not exceeding 22 x 14 x 9 inches. The checked baggage shouldn’t weigh more than 22 lbs. For Iberia, the carry-on bag should have dimensions up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and the checked luggage allowance shouldn't exceed 22 lbs. Your luggage should fit in the upper cabin or beneath your seat.

Question 8

Which nearby cities are served by Bilbao Airport (BIO)?

Accepted Answer

BIO airport serves a few nearby cities. Upon arrival, you can go to Erandio to the west, Sopela to the northwest, Llodio to the south, Durango to the southeast, and Ondarroa to the east. You can board a bus at the airport terminal to connect to these cities. Alternatively, you can rent a car and enjoy a flexible journey.

Question 9

Are the origin and destination airports hubs for any airlines?

Accepted Answer

Aldofo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a hub for Iberia and Air Europa. This airport connects major cities in Europe and Latin America, serving millions of travelers each year. At the same time, Bilbao Airport is a hub for Iberia. This airport serves domestic and international flights, linking many cities.

Question 10

What airline has the most sustainable journey from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Air Europa is focused on a sustainable future by replacing plastic packaging with recyclable ones to reduce landfill waste. These airlines also use digital operations on the ground and ensure fuel efficiency to reduce carbon emissions. If you book Volotea, you can rest assured of having sustainable travel. The company's sustainable practices include replacing older fleets with more efficient ones and using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Bilbao is January, where tickets cost ₪315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪412 and ₪389 respectively.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Bilbao. <a href='/flight-routes/Madrid-Barajas-MAD/Bilbao-BIO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bilbao from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Madrid-Barajas-MAD/Bilbao-BIO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bilbao with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Madrid-Barajas-MAD/Bilbao-BIO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bilbao from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Madrid-Barajas-MAD/Bilbao-BIO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Bilbao, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bilbao?

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Bilbao is January, where tickets cost ₪315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪412 and ₪389 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Bilbao, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Madrid and Bilbao per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 06:30 and will be landing in Bilbao at 07:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Madrid to Bilbao?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Madrid to Bilbao jets off at 22:10 and lands at 23:15.

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What is the carry-on and checked-luggage allowance in economy for flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Which nearby cities are served by Bilbao Airport (BIO)?

Are the origin and destination airports hubs for any airlines?

What airline has the most sustainable journey from Madrid to Bilbao?

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Bilbao?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Bilbao flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Bilbao, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Bilbao?

There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Bilbao on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Bilbao.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Bilbao?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bilbao from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Bilbao?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bilbao with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bilbao from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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