Cheap flights to Bilbao
The region's primary aviation hub is Bilbao Airport, located just 5 km from the city center. An extensive route network connects this airport to numerous destinations across Europe, providing convenient access to the Basque Country. The highest flight frequency is recorded from cities such as Madrid (249 flights per week), London (96 flights), Paris (90 flights), and Barcelona (78 flights).
A total of 61 airlines operate flights to the city, offering passengers a wide range of travel options. The largest carriers by number of flights are Vueling, Iberia, and Volotea. Below on this page, you will find detailed cards for departure cities with a convenient search form to help you find the best flight to Bilbao.
Ibiza — Bilbao
Palma — Bilbao
Porto — Bilbao
Valencia — Bilbao
Milan — Bilbao
Krakow — Bilbao
Malaga — Bilbao
Seville — Bilbao
Alicante — Bilbao
Santa Cruz de Tenerife — Bilbao
Rome — Bilbao
Barcelona — Bilbao
Flight insights to Bilbao
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Bilbao — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Bilbao come from Madrid, London and Paris. Madrid leads with around 249 flights a week.
- Madrid249 flights/week
- London96 flights/week
- Paris90 flights/week
- Barcelona78 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main77 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Bilbao depart from Spain, Germany and United Kingdom. Spain alone accounts for about 50% of all direct routes.
- Spainavg $37
- Germanyavg $73
- United Kingdomavg $42
- Italyavg $44
- Franceavg $45
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Bilbao range from Barcelona at $26 to Frankfurt am Main at $87 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Madridfrom $42
- Londonfrom $32
- Parisfrom $45
- Barcelonafrom $26
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $87
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Bilbao from right now are Valencia from $16, Ibiza from $16 and Castellón de la Plana from $17.
- Valenciafrom $16
- Ibizafrom $16
- Castellón de la Planafrom $17
- Milanfrom $18
- Palmafrom $19
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Bilbao is from New York City at about 7h 49m, followed by Istanbul (3h 53m) and Athens (3h 28m).
- New York City7h 49m
- Istanbul3h 53m
- Athens3h 28m
- Stockholm3h 26m
- Oslo3h 9m
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ItalyFrequently asked questions
- From which cities are flights to Bilbao most frequent?
- The most popular destination is Madrid, with 249 flights per week. Flights from London (96 flights), Paris (90 flights), Barcelona (78 flights), and Frankfurt am Main (77 flights) are also in high demand.
- How many airlines operate flights to Bilbao?
- The city is served by 61 airlines. The leaders in terms of flight volume are Vueling, Iberia, Volotea, and Lufthansa.
- Which airports handle flights to Bilbao?
- All regular international and domestic flights arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO). It is located in close proximity to the city, just 5 km from the central area.
- From how many cities can you fly to Bilbao?
- Direct air links are established with many departure points, 15 of which are among the most popular. These include major European hubs such as Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, and Munich.
- How to find cheap flights to Bilbao?
- To find great deals, we recommend using the list of departure cities on this page. Comparing prices between low-cost carriers like Vueling or Easy jet and legacy carriers will help you find the most budget-friendly options.
- When is the best time to buy flight tickets to Bilbao?
- It is recommended to book flight tickets in advance, ideally 2–3 months before the trip. This is especially relevant for flights during the summer season, when demand for flights to Spain increases significantly.