Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 758.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Bilbao on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Bilbao?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 21m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Bilbao?

For as low as R12 484, Air France can have you in Bilbao from Cape Town in 15h 30m. There are 8859 km between Cape Town and Bilbao. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Bilbao round-trip?

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Bilbao, with prices starting at R9 813. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R11 539 and R12 004, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bilbao ranges from 62.0 - 141.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Bilbao?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Bilbao are Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Bilbao.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Bilbao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Fri 6/27:55CPT - BIO

1 stop15h 30mAir France

Tue 10/27:25BIO - CPT

1 stop21h 25mAir France

Deal found 14/10R12 484

Fri 6/214:00CPT - BIO

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Tue 10/26:50BIO - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Deal found 12/10R12 658

Fri 6/217:15CPT - BIO

1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/212:00BIO - CPT

1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10R16 326

Fri 6/214:25CPT - BIO

3 stops51h 05mKenya Airways

Tue 10/217:20BIO - CPT

3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10R32 861

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Bilbao

Round-trip from	R12 484
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R16 118

Air France
6/2-10/2
2 total stops
36h 55m total
Cape Town to Bilbao

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R81 474 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (R27 769 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

7:25-5:50

1 stop21h 25m

R12 484

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-16:30

2 stops27h 30m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

6:50-9:45

2 stops25h 55m

R12 658

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

12:00-11:50

1 stop22h 50m

R16 326

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:25-16:30

3 stops51h 05m

Bilbao

Tue 10/2

17:20-13:35

3 stops43h 15m

R32 861

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Bilbao by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Bilbao 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

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 649 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 009 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 487 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Bilbao?
For as low as R12 484, Air France can have you in Bilbao from Cape Town in 15h 30m. There are 8859 km between Cape Town and Bilbao. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Bilbao round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Bilbao, with prices starting at R9 813. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R11 539 and R12 004, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Bilbao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Bilbao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Bilbao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Bilbao

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR9 813	AverageR18 133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 539	AverageR14 744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 004	AverageR14 432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 287	AverageR16 628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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