How long is the flight to Bilbao?

The average flight time to Bilbao is 2 hours and 13 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Bilbao?

Currently, Aer Lingus is the only airline that flies direct to Bilbao.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Bilbao?

The cheapest month to fly to Bilbao is usually January.

How can I find the best flight deal to Bilbao?

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.

Can I get a direct flight to Bilbao Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

How much are return flights to Bilbao?

The best price we found for a return flight to Bilbao is 96 €. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Bilbao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bilbao Airport is Wednesday, 15 January 2025 .

When is the best time to book flights to Bilbao?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Bilbao with?

Currently, Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

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Bilbao.96 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jan, returning Wed, 22 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Dublin on Wed, 15 Jan, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Wed, 22 Jan, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.

Bilbao.96 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jan, returning Tue, 4 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Dublin on Tue, 7 Jan, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Tue, 4 Feb, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.

Bilbao.112 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 20 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Dublin on Mon, 17 Jun, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Bilbao on Thu, 20 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 112 €, select.

Bilbao.114 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 May, returning Thu, 16 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Dublin on Tue, 14 May, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Bilbao on Thu, 16 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.

Bilbao.130 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 24 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Dublin on Wed, 20 Nov, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Sun, 24 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 130 €, select.

Bilbao.131 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 May, returning Wed, 5 Jun.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Dublin on Mon, 27 May, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Bilbao on Wed, 5 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.

Bilbao.137 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Sat, 1 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Dublin on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Bilbao on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.

Bilbao.144 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 2 Jul.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Tue, 25 Jun, arriving in Bilbao.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Bilbao on Tue, 2 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 144 €, select.

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Airports near Bilbao

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Bilbao is 2 hours and 13 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
: Currently, Aer Lingus is the only airline that flies direct to Bilbao.
: The cheapest month to fly to Bilbao is usually January.
: 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.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Bilbao is 96 €. 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.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bilbao Airport is Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
: 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 and Aer Lingus offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

Flying to Bilbao

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	96 €
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	2 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	Aer Lingus
Average flights per week	6

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How to find cheap flights to Bilbao airport (BIO) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets to Bilbao airport? Return tickets to Bilbao start from 96 € and one-way flights to Bilbao start from 56 €.

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Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Bilbao airport to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden charges - what you see is what you pay.
Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Bilbao airport? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct BIO flights available, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct to Bilbao: Aer Lingus
Depart from Ireland. Look out for flights from Ireland, this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Bilbao airport.
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