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R11 791+ Cheap flights to Bilbao

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BIO
Sep 4 — Sep 111
1 adult

Flights to Bilbao in 2025

Find the latest flights to Bilbao in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 August 2025.

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R11 791

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 677
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Bilbao
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 313 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights to Bilbao
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Bilbao that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 August 2025.

Fri 6/219:05JNB - BIO
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/212:00BIO - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/8R11 791
Fri 6/211:40JNB - BIO
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Tue 10/217:40BIO - JNB
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 28/8R12 901
Thu 5/21:35JNB - BIO
2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 10/212:15BIO - JNB
2 stops45h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/8R19 263

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Price

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-11:00

1 stop16h 55m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R11 791

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-12:00

2 stops25h 20m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:40-9:30

1 stop14h 50m

R12 901

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

1:35-22:45

2 stops22h 10m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:15-10:55

2 stops45h 40m

R19 263

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Deals found on 28/8

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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 55 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.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R620
KLM
KLM
From R564
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R628
Air France
Air France
From R623

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bilbao?

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

Rainfall in Bilbao by month

Plan your trip to Bilbao by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Bilbao by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bilbao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bilbao. Reviews last updated 30 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France to Spain to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 382 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 613 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 472 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
3 953 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 375 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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, KLM 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 R909, while return flights cost around R2 654.

  • 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 55 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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