Cheap Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
Cheap Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
Looking for cheap flights from Madrid to Bilbao? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Madrid to Bilbao vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Madrid to Bilbao for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
2026-11-10
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
2026-11-14
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
2026-11-17
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
2026-11-18
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
2026-11-19
MAD - BIO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $44
Madrid to Bilbao flight facts
Distance
197 mi
317 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Bilbao is in the same time zone as Madrid.
Airports in Madrid
MAD · Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Airports in Bilbao
BIO · Bilbao
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Madrid - Santander · Santander is 47 mi from Bilbao
Flights Madrid - San Sebastian · San Sebastian is 56 mi from Bilbao
Flights Madrid - Logroño-Agoncillo · Logroño-Agoncillo is 65 mi from Bilbao
Flights Madrid - Pamplona · Pamplona is 74 mi from Bilbao
Flights Madrid - Bordeaux · Bordeaux is 152 mi from Bilbao
Flights Madrid - Aviles · Aviles is 158 mi from Bilbao
Premium cabin flights from Madrid to Bilbao
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
MAD - BIO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $44
Selected hotels for your next stay
Brinas (Spain)
Palacio Tondon, La Rioja Brinas
From Pts or $171
San Sebastian (Spain)
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
From Pts or $360
Bilbao (Spain)
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $123
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Madrid to Bilbao depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Madrid to Bilbao.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Madrid to Bilbao.
Madrid and Bilbao are about 197 miles (317 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 197-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bilbao is in the same time zone as Madrid.
Departures from Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Arrivals in Bilbao: Bilbao (BIO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bilbao, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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