Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bastia - Corsica Airport (BIA): what you need to know
Bastia - Corsica's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAD to BIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAD and BIA include:
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bastia - Corsica Airport (BIA)
At the moment, 73 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 168 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to BIA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to BIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bastia - Corsica Airport (BIA)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BIA:
Grab a Bastia - Corsica Airport rental car and discover Bastia - Corsica and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and ADA are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bastia - Corsica Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bastia - Corsica Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
Bastia - Corsica Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Bastia - Corsica. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bastia - Corsica Airport (BIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Bastia - Corsica in March.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Bastia - Corsica Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bastia - Corsica, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to BIA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Bastia - Corsica, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey about 338 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bastia - Corsica, Nice is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.