What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao?

Travellers will need to book flights to Bilbao (BIO) if they wish to fly to Bilbao. The Bilbao airport is 4,9 km from the city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Bilbao if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bilbao on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Bilbao?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bilbao.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bilbao?

Bilbao is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bilbao. One-way flights to Bilbao typically cost R925, while return flights cost around R2 699.

How much is a return flight to Bilbao?

A return flight to Bilbao will typically cost around R209, however they can be found for as little as R151.

Where does the fastest flight to Bilbao depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Bilbao, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 minutes).

Does Bilbao have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Bilbao can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Bilbao?

Yes. Bilbao has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartamento Con Garaje En Barakaldo Kasa is the closest property to Bilbao (0,0 km away from Bilbao).

R7 907+ Flights to Bilbao, Spain

Flights to Bilbao in 2025

Return from	R13 751
One-way from	R7 907
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R13 106

KLM
27/7-18/8
2 total stops
31h 45m total
Johannesburg to Bilbao

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23/7
2 total stops
33h 15m total
Johannesburg to Bilbao

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 490 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 442 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Bilbao
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bilbao. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Sun 27/723:15JNB - BIO

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/6R13 751

Sun 27/718:50JNB - BIO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6R15 831

Sun 27/719:35JNB - BIO

2 stops22h 15mSWISS

Mon 18/814:10BIO - JNB

2 stops19h 10mSWISS

Deal found 14/6R16 459

Sat 26/71:25JNB - BIO

2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 18/812:00BIO - JNB

2 stops36h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/6R26 140

Best flights to Bilbao
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Sun 27/723:15JNB - BIO

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/6R13 751

Sun 27/718:50JNB - BIO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6R15 831

Sun 27/719:35JNB - BIO

2 stops22h 15mSWISS

Mon 18/814:10BIO - JNB

2 stops19h 10mSWISS

Deal found 14/6R16 459

Sat 26/71:25JNB - BIO

2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 18/812:00BIO - JNB

2 stops36h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/6R26 140

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Sat 26/71:25JNB - BIO

2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 18/812:00BIO - JNB

2 stops36h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/6R26 140

Sun 27/723:15JNB - BIO

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/6R13 751

Sun 27/718:50JNB - BIO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/86:50BIO - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6R15 831

Sun 27/719:35JNB - BIO

2 stops22h 15mSWISS

Mon 18/814:10BIO - JNB

2 stops19h 10mSWISS

Deal found 14/6R16 459

One-way flights to Bilbao
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Wed 23/713:55JNB - BIO

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6R7 907

Wed 23/717:55JNB - BIO

1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6R8 678

Tue 22/71:25JNB - BIO

2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R20 277

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JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

23:15-16:30

1 stop17h 15m

Bilbao

Mon 18/8

6:50-21:20

1 stop14h 30m

R13 751

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

18:50-11:20

1 stop16h 30m

Bilbao

Mon 18/8

6:50-21:20

1 stop14h 30m

R15 831

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

19:35-17:50

2 stops22h 15m

Bilbao

Mon 18/8

14:10-9:20

2 stops19h 10m

R16 459

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

1:25-22:45

2 stops21h 20m

Bilbao

Mon 18/8

12:00-0:25

2 stops36h 25m

R26 140

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

13:55-23:10

2 stops33h 15m

R7 907

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

17:55-17:25

1 stop23h 30m

R8 678

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

1:25-22:45

2 stops21h 20m

R20 277

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bilbao

How long is the flight to Bilbao?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bilbao takes 16 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Bilbao from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bilbao?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bilbao are Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Air France.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bilbao?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bilbao are Lufthansa, Air France and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Bilbao by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bilbao ranges from 62.0 - 141.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 141.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bilbao when rainfall is around 62.0 mm.

Temperature in Bilbao by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bilbao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 626 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 849 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

265 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

FAQs about flying to Bilbao

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao?
Travellers will need to book flights to Bilbao (BIO) if they wish to fly to Bilbao. The Bilbao airport is 4,9 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Bilbao if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bilbao on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Bilbao?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bilbao.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bilbao?
Bilbao is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bilbao. One-way flights to Bilbao typically cost R925, while return flights cost around R2 699.
How much is a return flight to Bilbao?
A return flight to Bilbao will typically cost around R209, however they can be found for as little as R151.
Where does the fastest flight to Bilbao depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Bilbao, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 minutes).
Does Bilbao have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Bilbao can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Bilbao?
Yes. Bilbao has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartamento Con Garaje En Barakaldo Kasa is the closest property to Bilbao (0,0 km away from Bilbao).

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What is the best airline to fly to Bilbao?

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How much is a return flight to Bilbao?

Where does the fastest flight to Bilbao depart from?

Does Bilbao have car hire?

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