Flights Madrid → Bilbao
MAD → BIO
How long is the flight from Madrid to Bilbao?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 49 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid to Bilbao, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A319, A320, A321, and Embraer 190. Originating from an airport established in 1931, the journey ends at Bilbao's airport, which opened in 1948 and currently serves over six million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Bilbao (BIO) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bilbao the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Bilbao: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) heads north for about 317 km, a flight time of roughly 49m.
Departures from Madrid on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 100% of MAD-BIO flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Bilbao 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) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
Airlines operating MAD-BIO
Frequently asked questions about MAD-BIO
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) takes about 49 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Bilbao, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Madrid-Bilbao 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.
