How long is the flight from South Africa to Bilbao?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Bilbao is about 8344 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 South Africa to Bilbao?

Turkish Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Bilbao.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to BIO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Bilbao as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao from South Africa?

Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao. It is only a 4,9 km journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Bilbao’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bilbao?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Mon 23/319:05

JNB

BIO

1 stop16h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 30/312:10

BIO

JNB

1 stop22h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 6/2R10 423

Thu 5/319:10

JNB

BIO

1 stop16h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 9/312:00

BIO

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 5/2R10 811

Mon 23/319:05

JNB

BIO

2 stops26h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 30/312:10

BIO

JNB

1 stop22h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/2R10 940

Thu 28/516:35

CPT

BIO

1 stop18h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 1/612:10

BIO

CPT

1 stop23h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 4/2R11 569

Thu 5/312:45

JNB

BIO

2 stops25h 05m

Qatar Airways

Mon 9/313:35

BIO

JNB

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 5/2R15 667

Thu 28/513:00

CPT

BIO

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Qatar Airways

Mon 1/67:40

BIO

CPT

2 stops27h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 5/2R16 474

Sat 21/318:55

CPT

BIO

2 stops38h 35m

Qatar Airways

Sat 28/317:35

BIO

CPT

2 stops46h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 4/2R20 105

Sat 21/315:30

CPT

BIO

3 stops29h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 28/316:50

BIO

CPT

3 stops20h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2R20 621

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Round-trip from	R10 423
One-way from	R7 293
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January

Turkish Airlines
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2 total stops
39h 15m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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22h 05m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-11:00

1 stop16h 55m

Bilbao

Mon 30/3

12:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R10 423

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-11:00

1 stop16h 50m

Bilbao

Mon 9/3

12:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R10 811

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-20:05

2 stops26h 00m

Bilbao

Mon 30/3

12:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R10 940

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

16:35-11:10

1 stop18h 35m

Bilbao

Mon 1/6

12:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

R11 569

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

12:45-12:50

2 stops25h 05m

Bilbao

Mon 9/3

13:35-15:35

2 stops25h 00m

R15 667

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-8:15

2 stops43h 15m

Bilbao

Mon 1/6

7:40-11:30

2 stops27h 50m

R16 474

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

18:55-8:30

2 stops38h 35m

Bilbao

Sat 28/3

17:35-17:15

2 stops46h 40m

R20 105

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

15:30-20:05

3 stops29h 35m

Bilbao

Sat 28/3

16:50-14:40

3 stops20h 50m

R20 621

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:05-16:10

1 stop22h 05m

R7 293

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:05-20:05

2 stops26h 00m

R25 461

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao (average of R8 778). Flying from South Africa to Bilbao in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bilbao

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa 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

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 730 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 531 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 209 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 769 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 450 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bilbao from South Africa?
Bilbao (BIO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao. It is only a 4,9 km journey from Bilbao (BIO) to Bilbao’s city centre.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Bilbao?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Bilbao is about 8344 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bilbao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Bilbao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Bilbao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bilbao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bilbao (average of R8 778). Flying from South Africa to Bilbao in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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KLM	CheapestR9 106	AverageR15 641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR9 474	AverageR12 532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 870	AverageR11 373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 087	AverageR11 239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 259	AverageR15 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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