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2 airlines operate flights between Málaga and Bilbao. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Vueling
• Volotea

Flights from Málaga to Bilbao usually depart from Malaga (AGP) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volotea: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Málaga to Bilbao.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 173 round-trip, compared to C$ 256 via a layover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 36–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Málaga to Bilbao most commonly pass through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Málaga to Bilbao route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 153 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 215, a difference of C$ 63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Málaga to Bilbao route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Málaga to Bilbao flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Málaga to Bilbao:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 40% above the route average of C$ 174. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Málaga to Bilbao takes 1h 36m, covering 1,205 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Málaga to Bilbao are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 78, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 29m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Bilbao Airport (BIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Rentbycar
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from Málaga to Bilbao range from C$ 127 to C$ 234, with an average of C$ 174 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 127 counts as a good deal.