$195 Cheap Flights to Bilbao

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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Bilbao Airport? If you want to travel to Bilbao Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $603. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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      Frequently asked questions

      Lufthansa and United both fly non-stop to Bilbao.
      The cheapest month to fly to Bilbao is usually November.
      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 7 hours and 30 minutes.
      The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Bilbao is $513. 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 Thursday, November 5, 2026.

      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, TAP Air Portugal and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bilbao.

      Flying to Bilbao

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$513
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time7 hrs, 30 mins
      Most popular airlineLufthansa
      Average flights per week6

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      How to find cheap flights to Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • Right now, $195 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Bilbao Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BIO for $513.

      • Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to BIO. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

      • It's generally recommended to book about one month before your departure date. This is when you're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located.

      • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Bilbao by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.

      • Search for plane tickets to Bilbao Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

      Best time to go to Bilbao

      • June is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Bilbao.

      • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BIO.

      • May is the most popular month for flights to BIO. Travel then if you're eager to experience Bilbao at its liveliest.

      • Travel in January if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bilbao are typically less expensive.

      • Check the weather before you travel. August brings the warmest days in Bilbao, with averages of between 61ºF and 79ºF.

      • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 41ºF to 55ºF.

      • Hoping for clearer skies? July is the driest month in Bilbao, averaging five days of rain.

      • January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

      Flying to Bilbao Airport (BIO): What you need to know

      • Offering direct flights to Bilbao Airport, these leading airlines make traveling to Bilbao nice and easy:

      • If you want to travel with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your BIO plane ticket with transavia. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.

      • On arrival at BIO, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.

      • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Bilbao Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to BIO:

      • Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Bilbao Airport, there's a good chance you'll arrive on time. BIO performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 85% of departing flights landing on schedule.

      Getting to central Bilbao from Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • BIO is located about 7 miles from central Bilbao.

      • If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to BIO, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the center.

      • You can expect the ride to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

      • Bilbao has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:

      Bilbao highlights

      • These top sights have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Bilbao:

        • Guggenheim: A memorable preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.4 miles north of the center.

        • Bilboko Donejakue katedrala: Take on this landmark next. Around 1 mile southeast of the city center, it's well worth visiting for the full Bilbao experience.

      How to get to Logroño from Bilbao Airport (BIO)

      • Starting your trip in Logroño? From BIO, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 95 miles from the airport.

      • Allow roughly 4 hours 50 minutes if you plan to travel to Logroño on public transport.

      Traveling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Irun

      • Located about 55 miles away, Irun is another city within easy reach of Bilbao Airport. It takes around 3 hours to make the journey on public transport from BIO.

      • The drive time to Irun is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

      Explore more of Spain

      • Craving more adventure? Zaragoza will keep things interesting on your trip through Spain. It's around 150 miles southeast of Bilbao and features Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

      • Another city in Spain that earns its place on your itinerary is Logroño. From Bilbao, it's around 65 miles south and serves up highlights like Bodegas Faustino and Bodegas Campo Viejo. Find time for Bodegas Valoria too.

      • About 55 miles east of Bilbao, Irun is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include Castillo de Gazteluzar, Oiasso Roman Museum and Museo Mariposas del Mundo.

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