Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) flights
An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO): 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 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Benlloch, Valencia and Santiago De Compostela and more.
How many miles MAD to BIO 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 MAD to BIO
- Air EuropaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MAD to BIO 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
MAD to BIO with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Benlloch (CDT)Iberia, then Volotea
- Via Valencia (VLC)Iberia the whole way
+1 - Via Santiago De Compostela (SCQ)Iberia the whole way
- Via Alicante (ALC)Iberia and Air Europa, then Vueling and Volotea
- Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way+2
- Via Porto (OPO)Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more, then Volotea and Vueling
+1 - Via Granada (GRX)Iberia, then Vueling
- Via Ibiza (IBZ)Ryanair, Iberia and 1 more, then Volotea and Vueling
- Via Sevilla (SVQ)Iberia and Air Europa, then Volotea and Vueling
- Via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Iberia and Air Europa the whole way+1
- Via Malaga (AGP)Iberia and Air Europa, then Volotea, Vueling and 1 more
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
+2
- Via Faro (FAO)Iberia and Ryanair, then Vueling
- Via Menorca (MAH)Iberia and Ryanair, then Vueling and Volotea
- Via Tangier (TNG)Air Arabia Maroc the whole way3O+23O
MAD to BIO: common questions
How many miles does MAD to BIO 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 MAD to BIO?
Air Europa (SkyTeam) and Iberia (oneworld) fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO).
How far is Madrid from Bilbao by plane?
Madrid (MAD) and Bilbao (BIO) 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 MAD to BIO 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 Madrid and Bilbao?
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.