Bilbao to Madrid flights
Madrid lies 323 km (201 mi) south of Bilbao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bilbao | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 347,342 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | BIO, 4 km out | MAD, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 48001–48080 | 04810–28087 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bilbao
Bilbao is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bilbao Airport (BIO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vitoria Airport (VIT, 45 km), Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 75 km), San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 92 km).
Arriving in Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | MAD | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,271 ft | 1,998 ft |
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Staying in Madrid
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Bilbao?
323 km (201 mi) in a straight line, south of Bilbao.
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Madrid by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bilbao and Madrid?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bilbao to Madrid flights?
Typically Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.