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

Direct flights from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao

Milan Malpensa to Bilbao: Alternative routes

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

Milan to Bilbao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found38 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineVueling Airlines
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao is 38 €. 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.
2 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao.
Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao.
As of May 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Bilbao is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 2 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.

  • Milan and Bilbao share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Each week, there are ten Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 07:10 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with Vueling.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your MXP to BIO flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Bilbao (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport offered by this popular airline.

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

  • Among carriers operating MXP to BIO flights, Vueling leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MXP and BIO:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • At the moment, 22 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 38 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from MXP to BIO, book your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MXP to BIO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • Book a hotel close to BIO if you're catching a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Bilbao Airport rental car and discover Bilbao and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Click and Rent and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks before you travel.

Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao

  • Bilbao Airport to central Bilbao has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

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

  • The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXP to BIO around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No journey is complete without 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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