Flights Bilbao → Madrid
BIO → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Bilbao and Madrid, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A321, A319, A320, and Embraer 190. The destination airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931 and currently serves over 66 million passengers annually.
The Bilbao (BIO) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) heads south for about 317 km, a flight time of roughly 49m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.7 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BIO-MAD
Frequently asked questions about BIO-MAD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Iberia Airlines.
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The Bilbao-Madrid route is about 317 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
