15Oct
Thu
Aircraft Aircraft
US$ 3,000
whole aircraft
Private jet from Madrid to Bilbao
We have seen 2 empty legs from Madrid to Bilbao, from US$ 3,000. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 171 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 171 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,990
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,000
- Median price
- US$ 3,000
- Latest flight
- 15 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 15 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation Excel/XLS | US$ 4,990 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h01 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,990, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 58% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Madrid
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport MAD0 km from the centre
- Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base TOJ10 km from the centre
- Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport LECU23 km from the centre
Airports in Bilbao
- Bilbao Airport BIO0 km from the centre
- Vitoria Airport VIT49 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Madrid to Bilbao?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,000, with a median of US$ 3,000.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Bilbao?
It is 171 nautical miles (317 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Madrid → Bilbao?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from Madrid to Bilbao right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 3,000. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ), Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU). In Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO), Vitoria Airport (VIT). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Bilbao to Madrid?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.