Cheap flights to Bilbao (BIO)
Compare live fares to Bilbao, Spain from 100+ airlines.
From €67 return (Madrid MAD–BIO) · updated 23 Jul 2026
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Bilbao transformed itself around the Guggenheim and is now the cultural anchor of the Basque Country. Vueling and Ryanair lead on price, and the green north makes a refreshing change from the Mediterranean coast.
Bilbao airport is about 12 km from the centre with a frequent Bizkaibus service in around 20 minutes.
Bilbao Airport: Large airport · 4 runways · 58 direct connections · international.
Airlines flying to Bilbao
Vueling
Ryanair
Iberia
Aer LingusCarriers and schedules vary by season; the live search above shows who is flying on your dates.
Best time to book
Late spring to early autumn is driest; the north is greener and wetter than southern Spain year-round.
Why visit Bilbao
- The Guggenheim Museum
- Pintxos bars in the Casco Viejo
- Coastal trips to San Sebastián
Flight distance and time to Bilbao
| From | Distance | Est. flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London LON–BIO | 927 km | 1h 44m | |
| New York NYC–BIO | 5,684 km | 8h 2m | |
| Madrid MAD–BIO | 317 km | 55m | Route data |
| Paris PAR–BIO | 761 km | 1h 31m | |
| Dubai DXB–BIO | 5,594 km | 7h 55m | |
| Frankfurt FRA–BIO | 1,149 km | 2h 1m |
Great-circle distances and estimated flight times — our own calculation from airport coordinates.
Arriving in Bilbao? See the full Bilbao airport guide — facts, runways, airlines, nearby cities and catchment.
Local time and daylight
Bilbao
- Current time00:30
- Time zoneEurope/Madrid
- Sunrise06:52
- Sunset21:43
Price history: Madrid to Bilbao
Lowest return fare, MAD–BIO, over the last 47 updates. Fares have edged up about 17% recently — booking sooner may pay off.
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