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Find the cheapest month to fly from Malaga to Bilbao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Malaga to Bilbao flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Malaga to Bilbao

Malaga to Bilbao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Malaga to Bilbao below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bilbao.

Málaga to Bilbao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 465
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineVueling Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Malaga to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Malaga to Bilbao is R 930. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Malaga to Bilbao.
Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Qatar Airways fly direct from Malaga to Bilbao.
As of June 2025, there are 36 flights per week flying from Malaga to Bilbao.
The cheapest month to fly from Malaga to Bilbao is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bilbao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bilbao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

Flying from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Málaga.

  • Take your pick of 25 weekly Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 21:30.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AGP to BIO flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Volotea has direct flights from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bilbao — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering AGP to BIO flights is Vueling. Its services arrive without delay 75.26% of the time.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AGP and BIO:

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Porto Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport flight is R 465. A round-trip ticket is currently R 930. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AGP to BIO.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AGP to BIO.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport.

Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)

  • 72.02% of flights departing from Malaga Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • To get to Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near AGP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • If you're getting in on a late Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BIO:

  • Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and explore Bilbao and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao

  • Bilbao Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.

  • It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Bilbao based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Malaga Airport to Bilbao Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bilbao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AGP to BIO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Bilbao is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Bilbao, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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