How long is the flight from South Africa to Bilbao?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 25m. 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, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa 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?

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R7 143+ Flights from South Africa to Bilbao

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Thu 5/319:10

JNB

BIO

1 stop16h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 9/312:00

BIO

JNB

1 stop21h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 14/2R12 373

Thu 28/516:35

CPT

BIO

1 stop18h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 1/612:10

BIO

CPT

1 stop23h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 13/2R12 708

Mon 2/315:15

CPT

BIO

2 stops32h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 6/36:50

BIO

CPT

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/2R12 915

Mon 30/316:35

CPT

BIO

2 stops23h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 6/412:10

BIO

CPT

1 stop23h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/2R12 931

Mon 2/315:20

CPT

BIO

2 stops28h 15m

British Airways

Fri 6/313:50

BIO

CPT

1 stop17h 15m

British Airways

Deal found 14/2R13 138

Wed 27/516:35

CPT

BIO

1 stop24h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 10/618:15

BIO

CPT

1 stop17h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 13/2R13 186

Mon 30/316:35

CPT

BIO

1 stop18h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 6/412:10

BIO

CPT

1 stop23h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 13/2R13 824

Mon 2/314:15

CPT

BIO

2 stops33h 50m

Lufthansa

Sat 7/312:50

BIO

CPT

1 stop21h 10m

Lufthansa

Deal found 17/2R14 589

Thu 5/313:45

JNB

BIO

2 stops34h 30m

Qatar Airways

Mon 9/322:05

BIO

JNB

2 stops28h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/2R15 450

Wed 4/31:35

JNB

BIO

2 stops22h 10m

Kenya Airways

Mon 9/312:15

BIO

JNB

3 stops21h 40m

Kenya Airways

Deal found 13/2R31 681

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Round-trip from	R12 373
One-way from	R7 143
Popular in	August
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Turkish Airlines
5/3-9/3
2 total stops
38h 40m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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27h 50m total
South Africa to Bilbao

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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

R12 373

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

R12 708

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

15:15-22:25

2 stops32h 10m

Bilbao

Fri 6/3

6:50-5:50

2 stops22h 00m

R12 915

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

16:35-15:55

2 stops23h 20m

Bilbao

Mon 6/4

12:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

R12 931

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

15:20-18:35

2 stops28h 15m

Bilbao

Fri 6/3

13:50-8:05

1 stop17h 15m

R13 138

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

16:35-17:20

1 stop24h 45m

Bilbao

Wed 10/6

18:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

R13 186

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:00-16:35

2 stops27h 35m

Bilbao

Wed 10/6

7:55-11:30

2 stops27h 35m

R13 712

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

16:35-11:10

1 stop18h 35m

Bilbao

Mon 6/4

12:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

R13 824

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:45-23:15

2 stops34h 30m

Bilbao

Mon 9/3

22:05-3:55

2 stops28h 50m

R15 450

JohannesburgBilbao

JNB - BIO

JNBBIO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

13:30-17:20

2 stops27h 50m

R7 143

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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

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 738 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Air France

7,4

Good

1 533 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 220 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 788 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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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 British Airways fly from South Africa to Bilbao in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 25m. 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.

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Air France	CheapestR9 362	AverageR12 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 754	AverageR11 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 968	AverageR11 106	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR10 651	AverageR14 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 102	AverageR15 536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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