Non-stop flights to Bilbao (BIO)
Bilbao Airport is a medium sized airport in Spain. It is an international airport. In total there are 47 airports around the world that have direct flights to Bilbao, spread around 44 cities in 11 countries. Currently, there are 19 domestic flights to Bilbao.
Bilbao is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
Most tourists that come to Bilbao visit one of the following sights:
- Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
- Museo Guggenheim Bilbao
- Picos De Europa
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All direct flights to Bilbao Airlines flying to Bilbao Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 391 flights arriving at Bilbao Airport, which are 91 flights per week or 13 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Bilbao are routes from Madrid (MAD) in Spain and Barcelona (BCN), also in Spain. These two routes together are operated 148 times this month, and make up for 38% of all monthly arrivals at Bilbao Airport.
The longest flight to Bilbao BIO is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,614 miles (2,597 km).
List of all direct flights to Bilbao
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Bilbao, ordered by popularity.









Airlines flying to Bilbao
Currently, there are 18 airlines that fly to Bilbao. Most flights to Bilbao are operated by Vueling, as they connect 25 airports to BIO. That’s around 2 times as much as Volotea, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Bilbao. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most BIO flights:












Business class flights to Bilbao
There are 6 airports that have flights to Bilbao in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BIO are listed below:






Intercontinental flights to Bilbao
The only intercontinental flights to Bilbao Airport (BIO) are from the Middle-East, as of April 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Bilbao
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Bilbao. They fly seasonal from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Bilbao
Flights from Belgium to Bilbao

Brussels is the only city in Belgium with direct flights to Bilbao. From Brussels, direct flights are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
Flights from France to Bilbao

There are 2 airports in France that have non-stop flights to Bilbao.
From Paris, you can fly non-stop with Air France (SkyTeam) or Vueling.
From Paris (Orly), the only airline with direct flights is Vueling. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2021.
Flights from Germany to Bilbao

If you are looking for a direct flight from Germany to Bilbao, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Berlin, direct flights are offered by Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Düsseldorf, the only airline with direct flights is Eurowings. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
From Frankfurt and Munich, you can fly with Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
From Stuttgart, direct flights are offered by Eurowings. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
Flights from Ireland to Bilbao

In Ireland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bilbao is Dublin. From Dublin, direct flights are offered by Aer Lingus. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
Flights from Italy to Bilbao

In Italy, there are 4 airports that have direct flights to Bilbao.
From Florence, direct flights are offered by Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Milan (Malpensa), you can fly non-stop with easyJet or Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Rome (Fiumicino), you can fly non-stop to Bilbao with Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Venice Marco Polo, the only airline with direct flights is Volotea. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
Flights from Netherlands to Bilbao

If you are looking for a direct flight from Netherlands to Bilbao, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Amsterdam, you can fly non-stop with KLM (SkyTeam) or Vueling.
From Rotterdam, the only airline with direct flights is Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Norway to Bilbao

There is 1 airport in Norway that has a direct connection to Bilbao, which is Oslo. From Oslo, direct flights are offered by Norwegian. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
Flights from Portugal to Bilbao

There are 4 airports in Portugal that have non-stop flights to Bilbao.
From Faro, direct flights are offered by Volotea. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Funchal (Madeira), the only airline with direct flights is Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
From Lisbon, you can fly non-stop with TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) or Vueling.
From Porto, you can fly non-stop with Volotea or Vueling. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from Switzerland to Bilbao

In Switzerland, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Bilbao.
From Geneva, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zürich, the only airline with direct flights is Swiss (Star Alliance).
Flights from Turkey to Bilbao

In Turkey, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bilbao is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from United Kingdom to Bilbao

There are 5 airports in United Kingdom that have non-stop flights to Bilbao.
From Bristol, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From London (Southend), the only airline with direct flights is Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From London Gatwick, direct flights are offered by British Airways (Oneworld), easyJet and Vueling.
From London Heathrow, the only airline with direct flights is British Airways (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in June 2021.
From Manchester, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Domestic flights to Bilbao
Flights from Spain to Bilbao

There are lots of domestic flights to Bilbao (BIO). 19 airports in Spain have direct flights to the airport.
From A Coruña, direct flights are offered by Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Alicante, you can fly non-stop with Volotea or Vueling.
From Barcelona, you can fly non-stop to Bilbao with Vueling.
From Castellón de la Plana, the only airline with direct flights is Volotea. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) and Granada, all direct flights to Bilbao are operated by Vueling.
From Ibiza, direct flights are offered by Air Europa (SkyTeam), Volotea and Vueling.
From Jerez de la Frontera, you can fly non-stop to Bilbao with Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Lanzarote (Arrecife), you can fly non-stop with Air Europa (SkyTeam) or Vueling.
From Madrid, you can fly non-stop with Air Europa (SkyTeam) or Iberia (Oneworld).
From Málaga, you can fly non-stop with Volotea or Vueling.
From Menorca (Mahon) and Palma de Mallorca, you can fly with Air Europa (SkyTeam), Volotea and Vueling.
From Santiago de Compostela, you can fly non-stop to Bilbao with Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in July.
From Seville, you can fly non-stop with Volotea or Vueling.
From Tenerife (Los Rodeos), you can fly non-stop with Air Europa (SkyTeam) or Vueling.
From Valencia, direct flights are offered by Iberia (Oneworld), Volotea and Vueling.
From Vigo, direct flights are offered by Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
Alternative airports near Bilbao
Flying to an alternative airport near Bilbao could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Bilbao (BIO) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Vitoria-Gasteiz (VIT) and Santander (SDR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Bilbao?
There are 3 airports in Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO), Vitoria Foronda International Airport (VIT) and Santander - Parayas Airport (SDR).
What is the best airport to fly into Bilbao?
The most convenient airport to fly into Bilbao is Bilbao Airport (BIO).
How many airlines fly to Bilbao?
There are 18 airlines flying to Bilbao from 47 airports around the world, as of April 2021.
Which airlines fly to Bilbao?
Vueling, Volotea and Air Europa operate most flights to Bilbao. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Bilbao?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Bilbao.
How many nonstop flights are there to Bilbao?
There are roughly 391 flights arriving at Bilbao every month (or 91 flights each week), from a total of 47 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Bilbao Airport?
The official name of Bilbao Airport is Bilbao Airport.
What is the airport code of Bilbao Airport?
The airport code of Bilbao Airport is BIO.
What are the most popular flights to Bilbao?
Madrid, Barcelona and Amsterdam are the 3 most popular routes to Bilbao. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Bilbao, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Bilbao?
Madrid to Bilbao | 1h 5m |
Barcelona to Bilbao | 1h 10m |
Amsterdam to Bilbao | 2h 10m |
Frankfurt to Bilbao | 2h 5m |
Lisbon to Bilbao | 1h 40m |