Flying a bike from Madrid to Athens

5 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines. Cheapest paid option: Iberia, $50–66 per bike each way.

Nonstop: Iberia from MAD, Aegean from MAD and Air Europa from MAD (seasonal). Prices are per bike, each way, within Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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Airline	Bike, each way	Good to know
British Airways	Free	Register bike 3 days ahead
Lufthansa	Free	Register bike 3 days ahead
Swiss	Free	Register bike early
Austrian	Free	Register bike ahead
Brussels Airlines	Free	Register bike ahead
Iberia	$50–66	Nonstop, Soft bags cost $75 more
Vueling	~$53–76	—
Aegean	~$64	Nonstop
Air France	~$64	Register bike 2 days ahead
KLM	~$64	Register bike 2 days ahead
ITA Airways	~$111	Prepay bike, not at airport
Turkish Airlines	~$164–234	Over 23 kg pays double
Air Europa	$210	Seasonal nonstop
TAP Air Portugal	from $57	Price varies by route

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Madrid to Athens?

British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Madrid to Athens?

Free on 5 airlines. Paid options range from $50–66 (Iberia) to $210 (Air Europa) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Madrid to Athens?

Nonstop: Iberia from MAD, Aegean from MAD and Air Europa from MAD (seasonal).