Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD): Air Europa and Iberia. The two airports are 198 miles (318 km) apart. Air Europa is in SkyTeam and Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Benlloch, Valencia and Santiago De Compostela and more.
How many miles BIO to MAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 3,500–4,750 | $5–75 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air Europa | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Europa | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 6,000 | $5–75 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 7,000–8,750 | $5–75 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 7,500 | $25–50 |
| Finnair PlusOn Iberia | 9,200 | $5–145 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 10,000 | $15–95 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Air Europa | 10,000 | $155–730 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 11,500 | $5–145 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 12,000 | $5–30 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BIO to MAD
- Air EuropaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book BIO to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air Europa
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air Europa
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air Europa
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air Europa
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air Europa
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air Europa
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air Europa
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air Europa
BIO to MAD with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Benlloch (CDT)Volotea, then Iberia
- Via Valencia (VLC)Iberia the whole way
- Via Santiago De Compostela (SCQ)Iberia the whole way
- Via Alicante (ALC)Vueling and Volotea, then Iberia and Air Europa
- Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way+2
- Via Porto (OPO)Volotea and Vueling, then Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more
+1 - Via Granada (GRX)Vueling, then Iberia
- Via Ibiza (IBZ)Volotea and Vueling, then Ryanair, Iberia and 1 more
- Via Sevilla (SVQ)Volotea and Vueling, then Iberia and Air Europa
- Via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Air Europa the whole way+1
- Via Malaga (AGP)Volotea and Vueling, then Iberia and Air Europa
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
+2
- Via Jerez De La Frontera (XRY)Vueling, then Iberia
- Via Faro (FAO)Vueling, then Iberia and Ryanair
- Via Menorca (MAH)Vueling and Volotea, then Iberia and Ryanair
BIO to MAD: common questions
How many miles does BIO to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BIO to MAD?
Air Europa (SkyTeam) and Iberia (oneworld) fly nonstop from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is Bilbao from Madrid by plane?
Bilbao (BIO) and Madrid (MAD) are 198 miles (318 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BIO to MAD award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Bilbao and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Benlloch (CDT), Valencia (VLC), Santiago De Compostela (SCQ), Alicante (ALC) and Barcelona (BCN). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iberia through Valencia.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.